01 Dec 2009 8:53 a.m.

Cattle trough contaminates water supply of Redhills Road family

A West Auckland family have moved out of their rented property on Redhills Road in Massey because their water supply is being contaminated by a cattle trough in a nearby paddock.

Tenant Bart Lear made complaints to his landlord, the Hugh Green Group, who dismissed him and the Waitakere City Council.

The council ordered the landlord to disconnect the trough from the supply line but because the pipe was still infected, the problem did not clear.

09 Feb 2010 10:10 a.m.

Rodney Mayor Backing Northern Action Group

Rodney Mayor Penny Webster has put her weight behind the Northern Action Group as they prepare to take their anti supercity petition to Parliament tomorrow.

09 Feb 2010 10:05 a.m.

Call for Review of Knife Laws

A number of stabbings in South Auckland have prompted an Auckland High Court Judge to call for a review of laws surrounding knife possession.

09 Feb 2010 9:44 a.m.

Auckland City Council Announces Expanded Pasifika Festival

The Auckland City Council has announced an expanded Pasifika Festival, with new events and locations.

09 Feb 2010 9:42 a.m.

Alleged Gunman Wanted to Prove Gun was Real

The High Court jury has heard that accused gunman Anitilea Chan Kee shot South Auckland liquor store owner Navtej Singh to prove the gun he was holding wasn't fake.

09 Feb 2010 9:40 a.m.

Auckland Man Wins Million Dollar House

An Auckland man has picked up a million dollar Waikato home for $25.

09 Feb 2010 9:39 a.m.

Significant Drop in South Auckland Tagging

A push to get rid of graffiti in South Auckland has paid off - with a significant drop in tagging in Manukau City.

09 Feb 2010 9:37 a.m.

Orewa College Facing Charges

Orewa College will face charges over the explosion of a boiler which claimed the life of the school caretaker.

08 Feb 2010 9:41 a.m.

Hundreds Turn Out for Galaxy of Cars

Hundreds of car enthusiasts turned out at MOTAT over the weekend for this year's Galaxy of Cars event.

08 Feb 2010 9:31 a.m.

Primary Health Services Set to Undergo Shake-Up

Auckland's Primary Health services are set to undergo a similar shake-up to the city's council services, with some hospital services to be administered from new super-clinics.

08 Feb 2010 9:16 a.m.

Study Shows On-Ramp Traffic Lights Working

A NZTA study has found that traffic lights installed at motorway on-ramps have significantly helped in reducing traffic congestion during peak hour.

08 Feb 2010 9:13 a.m.

South Auckland Man Stabs Stepson

A South Auckland man will appear in court this afternoon after allegedly stabbing his 25-year-old stepson in the neck.

08 Feb 2010 9:12 a.m.

Revamped Queens Wharf Proposal Gets Thumbs Up

A revamped proposal to spruce up Queens Wharf has received approval from three Auckland mayors.

05 Feb 2010 9:57 a.m.

Free Admission to Auckland Museum Continues

The board of the Auckland Museum have decided to extend the "I am free" campaign for a further three months due to its popularity.

05 Feb 2010 9:44 a.m.

Police Hoping Bloodied Bag is Key to Solving Murder

Five days taxi driver Hiren Mohini was found slumped over the wheel of his cab in Mt Eden, police are still hunting for his killer.