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Two separate vandalism attacks could be linked
Police are investigating whether two separate acts of vandalism in Auckland are linked.
Five graves damaged after car crashes into cemetery
Manukau ward councillor Alf Filipaina says the graves were not targeted.
Shock attack: Masked vandals wearing GoPros tag train
Security officers prevent train passengers from confronting taggers.
Davidson's landslide Greens win
Marama Davidson wins over three-quarters of vote to be new Greens co-leader.
Dead cat among piles of rubbish dumped in south Auckland
Rodney Dunn has been taking photos of rubbish he's come across since November.
'The place is run by gangs': Fraudster on life behind bars
Inmate Alex Swney opens up on "miserable" prison experience.
Auckland Boy, 8, gets $23,000 tax bill
Father of 8-year-old schoolboy gobsmacked after a huge tax bill is sent to his son by IRD.
Fire crews battle South Auckland workshop blaze
The cause of the inferno is not being treated as suspicious.
Critics on review team point to big shake-up for schools
Taskforce members propose reshaping education agencies to strengthen links among schools.
Kiwis encouraged to note their death wishes
One man with severe breathing issues wants to smell like Old Spice until he dies.
Motorcycle and truck crash in Manurewa
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on Weymouth Road.
Driver seriously hurt as truck rolls in Manurewa
Police attended the incident on Alfriston Rd, in Manurewa, around 4.20pm.
Good Friday service planned in Mangere ahead of Parker v Joshua fight
Auckland's Samoan community will honour one of its sons: Joseph Parker.
Pupil befriends firemen in bid for freedom
One youngster trapped at school has firefighters to thank for his getaway.
Toxic mould, fungus and bacteria growing in leaky hospital
Health Minister David Clark says that patient safety is not at risk.
Jonah Lomu Dr to become one popular street
A new road due to open will bear one of South Auckland's most well-known sons: Jonah Lomu.
Crash takes out power pole in South Auckland
Vector estimates power will be out until 3.20am tomorrow.
Alleged 'teen crimewave' Zion Tuoro arrested after police chase
A teenager wanted for an alleged crime wave across Auckland has been arrested this morning
Blood for man's best friends saves doggy lives
Just like humans, dogs donate blood to help save others that are sick or injured.
Motorway traffic easing after rush-hour madness
Congestion is clearing after a series of crashes during rush-hour.
Veteran dies after being hit by car while crossing road in wheelchair
Two cars had stopped to let Bill Wiki cross the road but a third car hit him.
Traffic delays expected after serious crash between car and parked truck
The sole male occupant had to be "extricated" using rescue equipment.
Seeing double: School boasts eight sets of twins
Manurewa's South Auckland Middle School has a whopping eight sets of twins.
Polyfest phenomenon keeps on growing
This year's ASB Polyfest will be the biggest yet, with more than 10,000 students on stage.
Public meeting called over child sex offenders
Up to 16 high-risk sex offenders are living in the South Auckland suburb.
Wheelchair user injured in collision with car
The wheelchair user suffered moderate injuries in the crash.
New mum breaks leg after having baby
Shina Ali says a nurse forced her to walk, despite being repeatedly told her leg was numb.
Is this the best office in New Zealand?
Rainbow's End boss Karen Crabb holds meetings on log flume.
Suspected gunman in custody, school lockdown over
Police say shooter and victim known to each other.
Eleven child sex offenders living near Auckland schools
Schools in Otahuhu have been kept in the dark about sex offenders living the area.
Auckland scrap-metal fire extinguished
Fire crews will monitor the site for the next couple of hours.