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Tenants to pay $10k for damage caused by poodles
A pair of urinating poodles have made it all the way to the High Court.

Climate change's hot summers could unleash more rat infestations
Rats get frisky in the hot weather and this can lead to population explosions.

Home's broadband internet so slow it's been unusable
Chorus promises cable repair after broadband "unusable" for three weeks.

Backyard rat trapping brings back birds
Group aims to have rat traps in a quarter of backyards.

Body found in crashed car in Titirangi
Body found in a vehicle on Scenic Drive, Titirangi.

Lack of protection for ancient kauri 'ridiculous'
It would take 32 new kauri 100 years to make up for the amount of C02 it stored if felled.

It's not just Titirangi: Rat infestation doubles across NZ
Expert reveals there is a huge explosion in rat numbers in both forests and urban areas.

Titirangi residents share hilarious memes about 'cat-sized' rats
"Should we change it to TitiRATi now?"

Titirangi kauri Awhiawhi back on the chopping block
Supporters are calling for Auckland Council to "step up" and save the ancient tree.

Stranger danger: Police investigate approaches to school children
Two students were approached by strangers while walking home from school in Auckland.

Two-car crash in Titirangi, West Auckland
Police were called at 7.10am to a collision on Titirangi Rd and Godley Rd.

Watch: Dramatic life-saving rescue of Auckland kayaker
Video footage from police helicopter shows the man lying motionless in the water.

'Tell my wife I love her': Stranded kayaker rescued from water
The man was located motionless in the water by Eagle helicopter crew on Tuesday.

Rescuers scramble to pick up motionless kayaker from Manukau Harbour
The man was suffering from hypothermia after being found motionless in the water.

Man in serious condition after kayak flips
Kayaker retrieved from the water near Titirangi at about 1pm today.

Kauri given temporary protection, group pleads for permanency
Save Our Kauri Trust want Auckland Council to reinstate protections for the ancient kauri.

Auckland's cleanest beaches to soak up the sun - without risking a tummy bug
Popular beaches with good water quality include Piha, Cheltenham, Omaha and Onetangi.

Commissioner steps in at Henderson Valley School
Board asked to be dissolved because of a "breakdown in relationships between trustees".

When happy and peace make 'happeace'
Developer blends blissed-out words to propose name for "Happeace" lane in Titirangi.

SPCA investigating suspected poisoning of Titirangi chickens
It's unclear what poison may have been used - some Titirangi locals allege it was 1080

'Traumatising to watch': Famed Titirangi chickens 'poisoned'
"It was like they were really drunk... they could barely walk or stand" - Witness

Beanie-making social enterprise takes off
About 150 people are queuing to join a "sell one, give one" beanie-knitting enterprise.

Fire crews bring New Lynn house fire under control
Fire crews are at a house blaze in New Lynn, West Auckland, this afternoon.

Kiwi burger chain names bunless burger after loyal customer
Simon Holbrook eats just patties and cheese - and says he has lost 17kg in 10 months.

Fuel frenzy: Supermarkets offer the chance to save on petrol ahead of tax
Motorists in Auckland are rushing to fill up ahead of the fuel tax starting tomorrow.

Mum slams drivers after breaking her neck when knocked off her bike
"Overnight I've morphed into an old person with dementia. That's how it feels."

Age no barrier for 91-year-old Tiritiri Matangi volunteer
Meet the 91-year-old who remains an active volunteer on Tiritiri Matangi after 25 years.

Auckland couple without power for 13 days - and counting
The Titirangi couple have been told it will be fixed ... by tomorrow night.