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![Women carjacked at gunpoint in McDonalds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Women carjacked at gunpoint in McDonalds
Two women were car-jacked at gunpoint while sitting in a McDonalds carpark in the early hours of this morning.
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PM 'has confidence' in Tolley despite portfolio downsizing
Stripping minister Anne Tolley of part of her education portfolio was not a reflection on her capability, Prime Minister John Key said today.
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Labour caucus confirms Goff and King's leadership
Labour's caucus has confirmed Phil Goff and Annette King's leadership of the party.
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Small businesses call for more frontline police
South Auckland small business owners are feeling safer after a series of violent attacks in 2008, but say more police and security are needed.
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Integrated ticket deal expected to boost popularity of airport bus
Long-distance coach passengers are being hooked into a single ticket with an Auckland Airport bus service to boost its popularity after a sluggish takeoff.
![<I>Bracu Restaurant</I>, Bombay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
<I>Bracu Restaurant</I>, Bombay
The food matches the marvellous setting at Bracu, says Peter Calder.
![Mum's drug deals pull in buyers from all over](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mum's drug deals pull in buyers from all over
Students, office workers and retired people flocked to a South Auckland house to buy cannabis from a mother of five children under seven.
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Going local
Fresh produce, great atmosphere and convivial vendors - Clevedon Farmers' Market delivers it all in spades.
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Turban dispute goes to mediators
A Sikh community leader refused entry into a cosmopolitan club because of his turban will take his fight to the Human Rights Commission.
![Auckland: Park life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland: Park life
Kerri Jackson takes a walk through Auckland's expansive botanic gardens and discovers more than flora and fauna.
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Cop shooting accused keeps identity secret
The identity of the man accused of shooting a police officer in Papatoetoe will remain a secret until at least tomorrow.
![Man drowns in harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man drowns in harbour
One fisherman drowned and three others spent hours clinging to their boat after it capsized in the mouth of the Manukau Harbour.
![Tormented driver's journey of death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tormented driver's journey of death
In part five of his series on 2009's big trials, Andrew Koubaridis revisits the night Tony Worrell drove into Katie Powles.
![Dog-attack victim blames owner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Dog-attack victim blames owner
Her eye had to be stitched open, her cheekbone was broken, several of her teeth were crushed and she has no feeling on the left side of her face.
![Broadcaster eyes rest home buyout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Broadcaster eyes rest home buyout
Willie Jackson's urban authority wants to negotiate to buy a troubled rest home tagged for closure at the end of the month.
![Broadcaster fights for home](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Broadcaster fights for home
Broadcaster Willie Jackson is making a last-ditch attempt to save a Mangere rest home slated for closure by the Counties Manukau DHB.
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Sad song
Ronan Keating is heading our way next month but for now he's still dealing with the shock death of his Boyzone pal.
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Police release film of masked armed raiders
Police have released security footage of three masked men who robbed a South Auckland tavern at gunpoint on Tuesday.
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Pub manager worried for customers' safety
The manager of a South Auckland tavern that was robbed of up to $20,000 yesterday says he is pleased his customers escaped unhurt.