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Primary school targeted in native tree poisoning attack, principal hits out at police
Principal Deborah Barclay says police and the council seem ambivalent to the offending.

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

Man hospitalised after car reportedly stolen on North Shore
The man said three people approached him, assaulted him, and took his car.

‘I’ll f***ing shoot you’: Dad and son stabbed in brutal ‘gang-ordered’ home heist
The pair were attacked on the front lawn of their home on Auckland's North Shore.

‘We burst into tears’: Family find time capsule on anniversary of dad’s death
Builders made the discovery while carrying out renovations.

Auckland teen missing from North Shore home located safe
The teen left home early today wearing his school uniform.

Gold bars still missing after $600k swindle as 501 deportee jailed
A judge said the high-profile 501 "hit the ground running" upon arrival in New Zealand.

Watch: NZ’s ‘coolest principal’ retires, famous Kiwis lead tributes
Well-known Kiwis have come together to thank Bruce Cunningham for 45 years of teaching.

Man who died in Ōrere Pt police stand-off ‘person of interest’ in armed robbery at Akl bar
Two gunmen held up The Rudder on Hauraki before fleeing on electric scooters.

Auckland Transport plans to remove all parking on one of the city’s busiest roads
A clearway will be extended along Onewa Rd, traffic lights will be synchronised.

Auckland 14-year-old found after going missing for three days
She was last seen between 8.30am and 9am on Thursday, March 6.

Christmas rampage: Teen stabbed liquor store employee with broken bottle, then attacked guards
The neurodiverse teen twice ditched his electronic ankle monitor during the spree.

Auckland gets ‘remarkable’ $10m gift from family of influential nurseryman
The 5.6ha of land has a forest of kauri trees bred from Tāne Mahuta, NZ's largest tree.

Computers get a second life as possible e-waste mountain looms
Some old laptops could end up in schools. Others are picked apart for precious components.

Arvida spending $50m on Albany retirement village
Repairs to the main block and apartments at Arvida Mayfair, Oteha Valley Rd on the North Shore. Video / Alex Burton

Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ Herald

‘Not something I’m proud of’: Savea’s frustration at Moana’s slow start
Despite scoring the most points so far, Moana are still winless after three games.

Highlanders hold off fierce Moana Pasifika fightback
The Highlanders did just enough to spoil Moana Pasifika's first game at their new home.

Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.

Watch: Man attacks staff at Takapuna restaurants, spraying coffee in face and throwing glass
Video shows a glass hurled at a chef’s face in El Humero.