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The Block NZ: Is this a future set?
New development in west Auckland rumoured to be where The Block's new season being filmed.

Court for men charged with assault, theft
Two men assaulted a security guard and stole a cash box, police say.

School grappling historic misconduct issues making big changes
Matipo Primary School has spent months restructuring its school systems and culture.

Synthetic cannabis bust in West Auckland
Woman, 48, scheduled to appear in the Waitakere District Court following raid.

'Serious misconduct': Police called in at Auckland school
Board of Trustees acknowledged what it called "a series of historical concerns".

Mum furious at organisers after son, 5, left behind at pool
Stephanie Pita's five-year-old son was left behind by holiday programme organisers.

Man wields tyre iron at driver, police seek witness
Police are seeking a driver who may have witnessed a road rage incident in Te Atatu.

Train victim's mum: We want to stop deaths
Keenan Matthes' whanau say they never want another family to experience what they have.

'Sexual behaviour' claims: School calls in Ministry
Ministry of Education invited to help Whenuapai School with a range of issues.

Drivers face 'triple whammy' to pay for new road: Nats
Tolls another blow for some motorists, National says

Johnny Danger's road death: 'One of the most loving and kind people'
Family stood by and hugged as police lifted a body from a gully off Dairy Flat Rd.

Auckland drivers' desperate measures to beat traffic
Lack of public transport options leaves little choice but cars, local politician says.

Crash blocking Te Atatu motorway off-ramp
Four cars have crashed, blocking the Te Atatu motorway off ramp

11 days without power: 'I'm feeling grubby and caveman-like'
Auckland man very sick of cold showers after going without power since last week's storm.

Robbed driver forges on as passengers fret at delay
A West Auckland bus driver's cash box was robbed on his route this morning.

Call to Utilities Disputes fast-tracks lengthy power outage
Desperate, the Epsom woman called Utility Disputes who fast-tracked her repairs.

$300m Auckland housing project proceeding
A $300m project to boost housing in northwest Auckland could boost public transport too.

RSA veteran, 81, robbed of $300 poppy money by thief - and gives chase
Polglase has slammed the theft as a "despicable act".

Trade union: False complaints delay power fix
"Every time that happens, they can't respond to someone else who needs their help."

Rain, rain go away: More wet weather coming
More rain on the way during the next few days, but less severe than earlier this week.

Stormy weather returns for school holidays
Auckland residents are frustrated with how long it's taking Vector to reconnect power.

Another big power cut in Auckland after substation fails
Henderson and Swanson residents have been affected by a new power outage tonight.

Piha may be without power till next week
After three days without power Piha has been told to hang in there until next week.

Storm uproots large tree at Waikumete Cemetery
The most shocking image shows a large tree lying on its side among plaques.

Piha likely to face three days without power
It was "carnage" in the small west coast community after Tuesday's storm.

Bridges talks to pupils about murderer
Simon Bridges tells students they need to know about him if he is asking for their vote.

Bridges talks to pupils about law and order
Simon Bridges set to give first big "values" speech since becoming National leader.

Gender reveal party supplies a booming business in NZ
Demand for gender reveal supplies is taking of as Kiwis start to mimic global trend

Agent feels heat over purchase of clients' home
A disgraced agent is under investigation again after buying his clients' home.