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Public invited to see first Maungārongo apartments
A third of the 65 units have sold in this tough market. Invitations may mean more sales.

Ex-Catholic teacher’s 40th sex abuse conviction emerges as another victim steps forward
The former Marist Brother has already been sentenced three times for preying on children.

Auckland Rainbow Parade: Destiny Church members disrupt march, perform haka
The group went through barricades despite a large police presence.

Destiny Church block Auckland's Rainbow Parade
A group wearing Man Up T-shirts block Ponsonby Rd, holding up the parade as they performed a haka. Video / Supplied

Auckland schoolboy Frazer found: Dad thanks supporters
Frazer Palamo has been found after going missing on Friday afternoon.

Bright ideas for the weekend, from the Lantern Festival to Manu World Champs and the Big Gay Out
No weekend plans? Here are eight things to do in Auckland and a few things for the future.

‘Still no sign’: Family searched all night for boy missing from school since Friday morning
'We pray you come home to your family safely.'

Scams inspire Valentine’s Day stinky florist pop-up shop
The average romance scam victim is losing about $13,500, bank says.

Friends mourn sudden death of music industry figure, women’s advocate
Tributes flow for passionate champion of same-sex marriages and women's rights

Auckland man faces charges after alleged incidents in upmarket suburbs
Police say the man allegedly punched two people at separate points on Ponsonby Rd.

Flagship rising: Rodd & Gunn opening Lodge bar, restaurant in Pompallier on Ponsonby
Bar and dining concept at Commercial Bay and Queenstown will be extended to Ponsonby.

Legendary Auckland restaurant SPQR's replacement name revealed
It promises to be 'a feast for the senses, with a high-end drink and food offering'.

Franklin Road lights up for Christmas
Homes along Franklin Road in Auckland have once again adorned their properties with Christmas lights, running between the 7th and 24th of December. Video / NZ Herald

Opinion: Rebuilding the buzz of Auckland's hospitality sector
OPINION: Aucklanders have shown they’re willing to come out and connect with each other.

Josephine Bartley: Auckland's new alcohol policy explained – changes to when, where you can buy
OPINION: Alcohol-related crime and disorder is at its worst between 9pm and 1am.

'I have a mortgage': Ponsonby CEO charged over supercar 'road rage' case says he's not that wealthy
'Media has depicted me as a horrible person, someone that could beat up an elderly man.'

'Prurient interest': Name of Ponsonby CEO accused of $430K supercar 'road rage' attack suppressed
The wealthy company director will be allowed to keep his name secret – for now.

Changes in order for Auckland’s famous Franklin Road Christmas lights
The lights will start later in December, turn off earlier at night and have security.

Kāinga Ora calls in builders, clears Ponsonby tenants from five-year-old units
New paint, balustrades, privacy screens, walkway: New-ish Ponsonby state units upgraded.

Ponsonby Kāinga Ora complex fenced off for upgrade
A Kāinga Ora 15-unit, one-bedroom apartment complex in Ponsonby, originally constructed in 2019, has been vacated for improvements.

Suspended Ponsonby dentist faces 19 health practitioner charges, appears in court
Dr Jacob Goldenberg of Total Health Dentistry had been suspended since March last year.