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Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.

Auckland unit owner fined $7k for 'unsightly' bird feeding
Neighbour gave evidence of droppings and effect of those on his use, enjoyment of place.

Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.

Victim's $60k nest egg locked in money-laundering battle
Min Hu is one of 14 legitimate and innocent investors who are owed nearly $1.5m.

'Serial and prolific:' Woman who stole $25k worth of goods has 150 dishonesty convictions
Now she's appealed her two years, six months jail term saying it's manifestly excessive.

NZ’s high school robot stars struggle to make world champs after funding denied
The previous backers have pulled out.

Search for ‘dangerous’ man who once escaped prison still ongoing
The 49-year-old has a violent past and is described as 'extremely dangerous'.

Police warn public to be on lookout for Head Hunters associate
Wanted man alleged to be stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from retailers.

Suburbs outside of central Auckland are hit hard by crime, why does CBD get the funding?
South Auckland councillors call for Simeon Brown to remember there's a city outside CBD.

Central Auckland power cut hits businesses, homes; biotech company hit mid-experiment
Power has since been restored to affected areas, a Vector spokesperson said.

Helium balloon causes power outage in Central Auckland, residents report ‘loud bang’
The first electricity outage was reported shortly before 3pm.

Person seriously injured after fight near central Auckland train station
Police say the offender fled the scene after the incident and is on the run.

'Coffers lighter than usual': Newmarket Business Association boss Mark Knoff-Thomas
Newmarket Business Association CEO Mark Knoff-Thomas takes part in our Summer Questions.

Is Double Grammar Zone losing its premium price tag?
New data suggests Double Grammar Zone homes may not be as highly prized as they once were.

Security guard stabbed in the neck won’t be back at work until next year
Police charged 24-year-old over aggravated wounding in Newmarket.

Moana 2: Disney princess now an island chief, Tautai Moana
Set three years after the first film, Moana is now a leader and master navigator.

Praise for stabbed security guard as police minister visits hospital
“We shudder to think what could’ve happened if knife-wielding offender wasn’t stopped."

Man appears in court after security guard stabbed in neck outside city mall
The security guard was critically injured and remains in hospital after surgery overnight.

'Awful situation': Security guard stabbed in neck outside Newmarket mall undergoes surgery
The Newmarket Business Association says there is no further threat to the area.

‘Very antsy guy in a balaclava’ seen in Auckland mall before security guard stabbing
Police have erected a cordon outside an upmarket fashion store.

Driver at large after crashing into Hikoco Beauty Store in Newmarket
A police spokesperson said inquiries to find the driver 'remain ongoing'.