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Watch: Terrifying moment as stranger tries to smash into Tesla as 4yo slept inside
Frightening incident occurred as dad and daughter drove through wealthy coastal suburb.

Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.

Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei whānau occupy whenua to protest proposed 175-year lease
Siblings Steve and Len Phillips have occupied a piece of real estate in Remuera.

Floods and cyclones top of mind at Ōrākei marae climate wānanga
Ngāti Whātua brings in rangatahi to discuss climate change.

Aucklander convicted of tax charges wins right to build beside heritage-protected boat sheds
Ōrākei Local Board was unsuccessful in getting the plan publicly notified.

Rubbish bin may make return after walkers dump dog poo in Auckland suburb
Hundreds of rubbish bins across city have been removed as a cost-cutting measure.

Dog poo dumped in exclusive Auckland suburb at site of removed council bin
Hundreds of rubbish bins are being removed as a cost-cutting measure.

New artworks on path between Kohimarama Rd and Orakei Basin
Mahi toi are a feature of the Glenn Innes to Tamaki Rd path, with additions just unveiled.

'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fire
Two dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.

Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang
He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.

Staunch Māori rivals look for way forward
The Kīngitanga and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have committed to a series of hui.

Watch: Video shows police taking person into custody after knife found
One witness said she saw at least six police cars and tasers drawn.

Ram raiders hit bar and cafe in Ōrākei, Ellerslie cafe burgled
Police are looking at whether the ramraid is linked to an Ellerslie burglary.

Ōrākei couple accuse property developer of 'bullying' after being banned from shops
'I think it is bullying and harassment. What else would you call it?'

Iwi's whare project invests in whānau
The third-wealthiest tribe, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, is investing in its people.

'Gucci and glamour': Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson on stepping up to leadership
"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."

Pacific community commemorates one year after Dawn Raids apology
An Ōrākei Marae ceremony marks a year since the Government's apology for the 1970s raids.

Suburban warfare: Rise of the ram raiders - struggling businesses targeted in brazen attacks
What are the police doing about ram raids and how can business owners protect themselves?

'I wish I hadn't said that': Anti-mandate woman's regret over beach stand-off
Protester denies being racist, telling the Herald, 'I have a dark dad.'