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My Auckland: Greenhithe
Natalie Blucher tells Elisabeth Easther why she loves Greenhithe's friendly and strong community
Drug syndicate busted (+ video)
A drug bust which prevented $7 million of methamphetamine from reaching New Zealand has led police to a large cannabis growing operation on Auckland's North Shore.
Brunch: Toru, Ponsonby
We came here because we're enjoying the vibe and Melburnian intent of this new Ponsonby development and have been slowly ticking off its eateries.
Campground stays put for now
An outpouring of support for the 80-year-old business to stay on the waterfront included 4500 followers on a Facebook page and a petition with 2037 signatures.
Tree protection inquiry labelled farce
A public inquiry into boosting the number of protected trees on the North Shore has been called a farce by residents whose nominated trees were rejected..
Man in induced coma after stabbing in Birkenhead
A young man is in an induced coma in Auckland hospital following a stabbing at a North Shore address last night.
Harbour swim tests hard work
Thousands of athletes have been training for the State Harbour Crossing in Auckland and tomorrow it's time to put that hard work to the test.
My Auckland: Takapuna
Pete Taylor tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Takapuna and why, despite the occasional yearning for a block of land, he reckons Takapuna is an ideal place to live.
College Sport: Westlake mates set to part ways
Good mate and fellow junior world championship gold medallist Michael Brake dips out and will not be back for the next school year.
Weekend leisure: Striking the right chord
Danielle Wright cheers up her weekend with a visit to the Devonport Bunker for a folk club ukulele jam.
Review: The Mediterranean, Birkenhead
The warmth of the welcome is sadly not echoed by the food presentation — or the dining room.
Leaky home battle to continue
The owners of several apartments in a luxury hotel complex on Auckland's North Shore are allowed to continue their battle to sue the old North Shore City Council.
Highs and lows of a super city
Relationship with Auckland council on right path as mayor deals with old political divide