Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
This summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.
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All lanes now cleared on Harbour Bridge, but congestion remains
Lanes on the Auckland Harbour Bridge have all been reopened after earlier crashes.
Auckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bug
Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.
Home for Christmas: 'feisty fighter' joins family
Baby Isabelle is finally going home ... just in time for Christmas.
Four guards injured during attack by inmates at Paremoremo Prison
Paremoremo Prison contains the only specialist maximum-security prison unit in New Zealand
Midget-submarine warrior dies
William Smith served on the midget submarine that sank a Japanese cruiser.
Missing North Shore teen Mia Cooper located
Her family are still asking for people to report sightings to police.
Police follow up reported sightings of Mia Cooper
A team of police based in Orewa are investigating the youth's disappearance.
Learner driver who killed teen cyclist could face appeal
Rouxle Le Roux had drunk wine and smoked cannabis before she killed a 15-year-old.
Missing North Shore teenager Mia Cooper 'returning home'
Mia Cooper, 15, remains missing from the North Shore area this morning.
'We just need your help': Mum's plea over missing North Shore teen
Police are concerned for the missing teen's welfare.
'No remorse': 'Heartless' learner driver killed teen
Boy's mum: "My heart is absolutely broken, I don't think it will ever get better."
Police investigating threats at a North Shore business
Police have closed a North Shore road after threats made at a business.
Ray Ginnever: Penlink action needs to start now
COMMENT: Whangaparaoa's Penlink needs to start sooner than 2028.
Auckland Māori warden who tried to bring peace to Queen St riot has died
Woman who tried to bring peace to 1984 Queen St riot has died aged 74.
St Stephen's School old boys plan early unofficial reopening
Old boys plan to open a "transitional" school in 2020, five years before official plans.
Ladies a plate: Auckland school rejects 'sexist' disco claims
The event, on tonight, is 80s themed.
Pair accused of $8m scam face dozens of charges
The alleged scam included forged documents and emails from several firms.
Dog caught entering neighbours' homes, defecating on their pillows
Dog's owner says he's been too ashamed of Jack's actions to speak up about them.
Prominent entertainer guilty of violence charge
But the celebrity's name remains a secret - for now.
Male shark washed ashore two days after its female mate
2.5m-long shark found at Devonport two days after 3m shark washed up at Stanley Bay.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
Could transforming the central city be done better if officials shed all fear?
Bamber's mum holds back tears as driver finally recognised at home
The kid from Jerusalem up the Whanganui River who won Le Mans and conquered the world.
Organiser of 'out-of-control' teenage party to face fines, charges
Two hundred partygoers found intoxicated, nine arrested by police.
School prizegiving debate: Kiwis divided over rewarding kids
The principal's choice sparked a nationwide conversation around the staple of schooling.
Brian Rudman: Anti-progress stance on viewshafts misses point
COMMENT: PwC director out of sync with wider views on Auckland's volcanic cone viewshafts.
Scooters and ice creams as dads take on kids for teachers' strike
Most parents still back the teachers despite the Government's latest $700m offer.
Vehicle seen driving erratically minutes before fatal crash
No charges have been laid in relation to crash which killed a couple and a teen on Sunday.
Grieving for Grace: Mum's agony over triple-fatal crash
Auckland teenager Grace Hill, 16, had just moved to Hamilton to live with her boyfriend.
Dozens of dead birds found at Auckland bays
The Department of Conservation is investigating the deaths.
Pedestrian serious after Stanmore Bay collision
One person has been taken to hospital following the incident.
'That's one happy mum' - ducklings rescued from drain
"That's one happy mum," say police about mother duck's loud quacking following rescue.