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Spectacular waterspout dances on water at sunrise in Auckland's Ōrewa
Beachgoers all stopped in awe of the sunrise waterspout.

Police appeal for help to find missing 24yo
Devon Jackson-Budgen was reported missing by family on November 21.

Seven fire crews battling large scrub fire north of Auckland
Seven fire crews and three water tankers are dealing with the fire.

'Magnificent creature': Dead whale washes up on Auckland beach
An estimated 30-40 people from surrounding houses and suburbs have come down to see it.

Police patrol Auckland school every day amid rise in violence
Officers patrol Whangaparāoa College grounds up to three times a day.

Tensions high as woman in court in relation to death of Hibiscus Coast man Joe Hart
Five months on from Hart's death, a woman has appeared in court to deny reckless driving.

Police charge woman five months after man's death in car park
The woman, in her 40s, was arrested on Thursday.

Auckland police officer charged with on-duty assault of two others following fleeing driver incident
The 31-year-old has been placed on restricted duties.

'Wild West': Big housing project a return to bad city planning, councillor says
The councillor believes the application should be publicly notified to give people a say.

Whangaparāoa resident wakes to debris-covered beach and street
John Longson said he spent last night 'petrified' by the storm.

'Not in my back yard': Auckland residents fight housing intensification plans
Neighbours want to stop 467 new houses in Orewa and 81 in Beach Haven.

Police name man who died north of Auckland in mysterious morning incident
Ōrewa community 'devastated' by Joseph Hart's tragic death - friend.

Watch: Auckland's amazing blue-glow waves; what causes this spectacular sight
A lucky Auckland family takes dip in bioluminescent waves.

Emergency services responding to scrub fire in Orewa
Six fire trucks are currently attending the incident.

Lotto player claims $23m winning ticket
After the big $23m win on Wednesday, another $4.25m was won last night.

Lotto shop owner 'over the moon' after selling $23m golden ticket
Lotto winner has yet to claim their prize.

Orewa College assaults: 'Our kids are seeing this all the time'
Parents are concerned for students' safety after two brutal assaults surfaced online.

Waiter sacked after five shifts awarded almost $20,000
Waiter pressured into working as a cook 'under the threat of a written warning'.

Simon Wilson: Not the best but good enough, so let's get light rail done
OPINION: Now we have a light rail plan, let's have no more delays.

Bumper-to-bumper: Motorists told to allow extra time in heavy holiday traffic
AA says 100 lives could be saved each year if road improvements were made.

Firefighters battle 'well involved' Orewa house fire
On arrival, a Fire and Emergency spokesperson said the house fire was 'well-involved'.