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Brian Rudman: Zapping youngsters a step too far
"Why should under-25s, with nothing but a desire for a romantic stroll in the park, be driven out for nothing more than the crime of having acute hearing?" asks Brian Rudman.
My Auckland: Glen Eden
Film-maker Davian Lorson tells Elisabeth Easther what he loves about living in Glen Eden. The community, the greenery and the great atmosphere all get his stamp of approval.
Armed robbers foiled by locked van door
Two armed robbers were left empty-handed when the security guard they attempted to rob locked himself in his van in West Auckland yesterday.
'Shoebox' apartment rise tipped
The days of tiny "shoebox" apartments in Auckland could come back if a new rule in the unitary plan is passed.
My Auckland: Western Springs
Hannah Jennings-Voykovich tells Elisabeth Easther how the roller skating community around Western Springs really spins her wheels
Kiwi trust says it's a world-beater
New Zealand's biggest listed diversified real estate business told the Asian investment community this week it was one of the world's top performers in its sector.
Piha: Falling for the past
Danielle Wright traces a well-worn path to the Kitekite Falls, with a history lesson along the way.
Storm cordon lifted
The police cordon has been lifting allowing residents back into the worst-damaged neighbourhoods in Hobsonville after yesterday's deadly storms.
Storm victims unprepared
Some West Aucklanders affected by yesterday's tornado feel they were not prepared enough to deal with the emergency.
Latest: Tornado aftermath
The recovery is underway after a series of deadly tornadoes ripped through Hobsonville, leaving a trail of destruction. Check here for the latest info.
Search on for scores of missing pets
A pet rescue operation was under way last night to find animals left behind when people fled the tornado.
Vicious twister turns calm to shrieking mayhem
The sky was grey and damp in the morning, and that was supposed to be about the worst of it.
Nowhere to hide from deadly storm
They had no warning it was coming. But when they saw the tornado, the workmen ran for their lives.
Three dead, hundreds evacuated
Fierce weather has seen three people killed and hundreds evacuated today, with tornadoes in Auckland and Rotorua.
Latest updates: Auckland tornado
The latest news on the damage and injuries following a tornado in west Auckland this afternoon.
Three dead after Auckland storm
Three people have been killed after severe weather - including a series of tornadoes - hit Auckland this afternoon.