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Man charged with violent kidnapping in Westmere, police investigating similar raft of crimes
The man will appear in the Auckland District Court today.

Neighbours claim it will be 'feather soup' if Mowbray helipad gets consent
Mowbray's request for a helipad upset locals who say it will impact the bird population.

$150m+ investment: Where are eight new Foodstuffs North Island replacement supermarkets going?
Economic downturn didn't dent our food market: biggest owner expanding, replacing stores.

Why consultants for Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray say pair should be allowed home helipad
The couple have been planning to build a helicopter pad on their place since late 2021.

Westmere cul-de-sac where pair found critically injured in car a known party spot
Police investigating after incident in Auckland suburb.

Screaming heard as two critically injured people found in Westmere cul-de-sac
Neighbours heard man screaming from inside a car and going "ballistic".

Gas leak on Meola Rd, residents told to close windows 'immediately'
'Please refrain from using any naked flames until further notice.'

AT puts security guards on closed Meola Rd to protect workers
The closure was recently extended for three more months until the end of April.

AT building 28 pedestrian crossings on a single project
Mayor Wayne Brown says AT has "lost the plot" on crossing costs.

'Completely shut off': Popular Auckland road to be closed for the summer
Meola Road will be closed from mid-December until early February.

Why Chinese pod home doors open into fresh air high up at Point Chevalier project
The way things look with many of the doors now, if you stepped out you'd be in peril.

Rich-listers back down on extra chopper flights from Herne Bay home
Auckland Council's rules on helicopters are a mess, says Don Mathieson.

The lonely $10m cycleway: Bike advocates, businesses alike blast Auckland Transport
A Herald survey found only four to eight cyclists use the cycleway in morning peak hour.

Wealthy couple seeks permission to double number of chopper flights
Ex-All Black Ali Williams and billionaire partner want a helicopter pad in Westmere.

South Auckland leaders fuming over $35m cycleway for the rich
The $35m cycleway is built to a gold standard, while South Auckland just gets green paint.

$4 million stolen-safe heist: Wealthy businessman dangles $500,000 reward
Businessman offers $500k reward to get his possessions back.

'Pretty crazy story': Missing Auckland cat returns after more than three years
Days turned into years and Isabel Connor never thought she'd see Leo again.

Crypto heist: Raiders steal safe containing $4m in cryptocurrency from Auckland home
A businessman whose home was burgled during renovation believes it was an "inside job".

Man accused of champagne flute assault at Auckland mansion loses name suppression
He has pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Gang member's funeral closes main road: Police investigating driving behaviour
Anyone seen putting others in danger will be held accountable, police say.

Watch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streets
Funeral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.