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Club rugby wrap
Recap of all the club action action throughout Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour.
David Dallas: Straight outta Papatoetoe
On the eve of his latest album release, Kiwi rapper David Dallas is making serious waves in the US hip-hop scene, writes Jacqueline Smith
Rich pricks? No, that's not us, says Act's Boscawen
Act's new parliamentary leader says an image revamp is more than a decade overdue.
High winds tear roof from Auckland warehouse
A person has escaped injury after being trapped under rubble when high winds ripped off a large section of roof in a South Auckland industrial area.
Get your skates on
With more than a few nerves at play, Diana Clement laces up for roller derby training.
Jury out in police shooting trial
A jury has retired to consider its verdict in the trial of a man accused of shooting an Auckland police officer.
Cop shooting accused 'lied to police', jury told
A man accused of shooting an Auckland police officer admitted he lied to police, a jury was told today.
Man who shot cop took bravado from guns, court told
A man accused of shooting an Auckland police officer was emboldened by the guns he carried and fuelled by drugs, a jury was told today.
Accused cop shooter "weaving lies" into story -Crown
A man who denies shooting a police officer was accused of "weaving lies" into his story in the High court at Auckland today.
Accused shooter 'pushed to ground by real gunman'
A man who has denied shooting a police officer told the High Court at Auckland today he was pushed to the ground by the gunman before the shots were fired.
Shooting accused admits lying to protect friend
A man who has denied shooting a police officer today admitted in the High Court at Auckland he lied in an interview to protect the gunman.
Witnesses lied in cop shooting case - defence
Witnesses who gave evidence against a man accused of shooting a police officer lied to cover up for what really happened, the High Court in Auckland was told today.
Police shooter also opened fire on drug associate
A witness testifying in the trial of a man accused of trying to kill a police officer said the defendant also opened fire on him while the officer screamed in agony nearby.
Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways
For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.
Police officer only saw one shooter
A police constable shot four times while investigating a suspected car break-in in south Auckland in December 2009 says he has no doubt about the identity of the gunman.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Don't turn the clock back on prostitution
Council wants to keep sex workers out of sight during this year's Rugby World Cup.
Firefighters risk lives to rescue family
Terry Jenner feared the worst upon hearing of a suspicious fire in Papakura yesterday.
Under the volcanoes
Auckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.
Fire Service: Four deaths in five days 'preventable'
The deaths of four people in house fires across the country in the past five days could have been prevented, the Fire Service says.