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'Pure aggression': Staff defend themselves with chairs as armed offenders raid Auckland eatery
The restaurant's co-owner said offenders were wielding sharp objects as well as hammers.

Armed robbers target Takapuna restaurant, offenders on the run
The manager ran to a neighbouring business in tears after the incident.

Armed robbery at Takapuna restaurant
Tokyo Bay, a Japanese restaurant in Takapuna, was cordoned off following a late-night armed robbery. Video / Hayden Woodward

Ikea store and warehouse top list of Auckland's biggest property developments
Industrial projects dominate new supply, the study found, comprising 65% of new stock.

Businessman who drove off with 70yo woman hanging off his ute jailed for manslaughter
Miaoyuan Liang died after falling from the side of Anthony Williamson's vehicle.

Property Insider: SkyCity's forest panels illuminated; Mormon temple opening; Metlifecare in Remuera
A tower of this size would be a big ask.

Car flips, snaps power pole on North Shore
Four people were injured in the crash that knocked out power to surrounding houses. Video / Hayden Woodward

Appointed last year, now gone: Farro Fresh CEO Craig Williams
The retail business now has co-CEOs to continue its growth and expansion plans.

Watchdog clears bank after branch manager helps customer send $250k to scammers
If the victim had lost the money in Britain, he would likely have received a full refund.

Westlake Boys' students injured in attack after game with rival school
One of the alleged offenders was expelled from Rosmini College last year.

Car on fire outside Takapuna Grammar School
Fenz confirmed they were called to a burning vehicle outside Takapuna Grammar School at 1.58pm. Video / Supplied, Jared Carseldine

Behind the scenes with Dame Lisa Carrington and the women’s K4 crew going for gold
”We don’t have the amount of athletes,” Walker tells the Herald. “So we need to find edges everywhere. That’s our way.”

Ryman reviewing new residents' fixed weekly fees: 'Quite a financial drag'
'The fixed fee has hurt us. No one expected rates to go up 15% per annum."

Five youths crash into police car, injuring two officers in Auckland pursuit
The pursuit ended in a crash in Wairau Valley.

Wine and zine your way around Auckland this weekend
This weekend's offerings include theatre and festivals, wine, food and zines.

'A privilege to come to New Zealand' - Phil Spencer on popular TVNZ 1 series
The series finishes next Sunday at Te Arai, Cheltenham and Aotea Great Barrier Island.

Crossing the bridge: One NZ leaving North Shore for new $550m site
Big move is expected to occur next November when 1200 staff are due to shift.

Woolworths heist: Staff cowered in back room before wild getaway, tree crash
Serial burglar Logan Anaru had replaced his meds with meth, a judge was told.

Person critically injured after 'incident' on Auckland's North Shore
Emergency services went to a recreational facility on Shea Terrace.

Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.

Letters: Rugby league 'poaching' concerns a bit rich
OPINION: A former Kiwis player says rugby union had the upper hand for decades.