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27-Feb-2009
Former North Harbour and Blues star Luke McAlister is returning to New Zealand - announcing he's signed with the NZRU until 2012.
27-Feb-2009
It's do-or-die for the Breakers at the North Shore Events Centre tonight when they host the Melbourne Tigers in game two of their Australian Basketball League playoff series.
27-Feb-2009
The Auckland softball team are going for their third consecutive National League title in Hutt Valley this weekend.
27-Feb-2009
Waitakere United get a rare chance to test themselves against an international football side tonight - when they take on Kuwait from 5.45 at Devonport's Allen Hill Stadium.
27-Feb-2009
Piha Beach will get a new cafe.
27-Feb-2009
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has welcomed the High Court decision to allow the opening of Wairau Road Pak ‘n Save supermarket.
27-Feb-2009
Aucklanders will have a chance to celebrate children with National Childrens Day this Sunday.
27-Feb-2009
Helensville police are concerned there could be a link between two seperate incidents in which young girls were approached by men in cars.
27-Feb-2009
Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand has the right attitude to get through the global recession.
27-Feb-2009
Police are searching for a young mother and baby after an abduction early this morning.
27-Feb-2009
Road works planned for Symonds Street this weekend have been postponed because of impending bad weather.
27-Feb-2009
Homeowners trying to sell their properties near Eden Park are struggling.
27-Feb-2009
Diagnostic Medlab's wrangle with Auckland's three district health boards may not be over.
27-Feb-2009
Counties Manukau District Health Board is working on a way to reduce patient waiting times.
27-Feb-2009
The depositions hearing for the man accused of killing Auckland hairdresser Marie Jamieson is underway.
27-Feb-2009
A family of immigrants living on the North Shore is being forced out of New Zealand.
27-Feb-2009
Police are still warning Auckland retailers to keep a sharp eye out for counterfeit money.
27-Feb-2009
A struggling proposal for a white water rafting and kayaking facility at Manukau's TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre has some influential new support.
27-Feb-2009
Waitakere City Council has joined forces with the Police to crack down on crime and make the West Auckland community safer.
27-Feb-2009
An Albany mother is relieved a court battle in the Netherlands over her son's death is over.
27-Feb-2009
The couple charged after the body of a woman was found in a South-East Auckland stream won't stand trial until next February.
27-Feb-2009
Manukau City ratepayers face a rates increase of four percent next year.
27-Feb-2009
A West Auckland man is the victim of an internet scam, costing him hundreds of dollars.
26-Feb-2009
Despite last night's heavy loss to the Tigers in Melbourne, the Breakers have sold out the North Shore Events Centre for tomorrow night's must-win game.
26-Feb-2009
Helensville Police are warning locals to be extra careful.
26-Feb-2009
Manukau City Council has decided not to create a local, community-owned bank with Kiwibank.
26-Feb-2009
Auckland's rental property market is set to make an about turn.
26-Feb-2009
Glenfield residents whose homes are threatened by a landslip are fighting to have the North Shore City Council buy their properties.
26-Feb-2009
Emergency services are investigating a fatal crash in South Auckland overnight.
26-Feb-2009
An Auckland woman is accused of beating her three-year-old son with a sandal and a vacuum cleaner pipe and is set to stand trial.
26-Feb-2009
Whangaparaoa residents had an unexpected treat yesterday.
26-Feb-2009
Weekend commuters can expect delays on the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
26-Feb-2009
West Auckland boaties are being called on to help keep the area's waterways free of pests.
26-Feb-2009
Assaulted South Auckland veteran Eric Brady is back home from hospital.
26-Feb-2009
Those using North Shore's Park and Ride facilities have no fear of being charged for the service.
26-Feb-2009
Police say the scene of an incident which saw a Mount Roskill toddler killed was horrendous.
26-Feb-2009
Former Zimbabwe international Paul Strang has been named as the new coach of the Auckland cricket team - replacing Mark O'Donnell, who's now an assistant coach of the Black Caps.
26-Feb-2009
Blues flanker Justin Collins will earn his 100th Super Rugby cap when he leads out the Blues for their clash against the Stormers on Sunday morning.
26-Feb-2009
Kingseat residents hope for intervention from Franklin District Council to save their water supply.
26-Feb-2009
A Mount Eden resident isn't happy with the shape of things on the roadside.
26-Feb-2009
An Auckland couple is among those whose passports have gone missing in transit.
26-Feb-2009
A new Government elective surgery super centre is on the cards for Auckland.
26-Feb-2009
Papakura Marae has got its seats back.
26-Feb-2009
A special celebration has been held in Mount Roskill this week.
26-Feb-2009
North Shore shoppers will shortly be able to stock up on groceries in Wairau Park.
26-Feb-2009
Starship Hospital wants your old cellphone.
26-Feb-2009
There are plenty of Bikewise people in South Auckland.
26-Feb-2009
East Auckland market researchers are on hunger strike today.
26-Feb-2009
It's cost nearly half a million dollars for the Waitemata District Health Board to pay out staff terminations in a year.
26-Feb-2009
An Auckland teenager is set to open for one of the world's biggest acts this weekend.
26-Feb-2009
Auckland Regional Council's resource consent approval for removing mangroves in a Papakura inlet has been appealed.
26-Feb-2009
Fifteen people have been arrested following a month-long investigation into an out of control party in Auckland.
26-Feb-2009
A new bridge on the North Shore is set to improve beach access for walkers.
26-Feb-2009
A 27-year-old man has appeared in the Auckland District Court charged with the hit and run of a Korean man.
25-Feb-2009
Auckland cricketer Martin Guptill has played a key role in the Black Caps victory over the touring Indians in the opening Twenty20 international in Christchurch.
25-Feb-2009
The Breakers have suffered a heavy loss to the Melbourne Tigers in the opening game of their Australian Basketball League semi-final series - going down 117-99.
25-Feb-2009
All the Warriors' stars will get a run in this weekend's final NRL pre-season match against the Gold Coast Titans.
25-Feb-2009
Auckland's two teams in the New Zealand Football Championship are in very different predicaments heading into the final weekend of the regular season.
25-Feb-2009
The Black Sticks men are in Auckland this weekend for game three of four of their international hockey series against India.
25-Feb-2009
A West Auckland woman is devastated by a very personal theft.
25-Feb-2009
Auckland City's Mayor is making sure everyone shares the burden of rates increases.
25-Feb-2009
North Shore commuters are leading the way in reducing Auckland's transport congestion.
25-Feb-2009
A jobs summit being held in South Auckland this Friday has some community groups upset.
25-Feb-2009
Waitakere ratepayers are being warned to expect a three-percent rates increase in the next year
25-Feb-2009
An Auckland woman has become a lady of the sea thanks to Wellington's Weta Workshop.
25-Feb-2009
Roadworks are continuing in the North Shore's Wairau Valley, with work on an upgrade of the Wairau and Taharoto Roads corridor starting on Monday.
25-Feb-2009
Two former South Auckland police officers have had their jail sentences for covering up an assault quashed.
25-Feb-2009
Night-time Symonds Street traffic is being disrupted this week.
25-Feb-2009
Details have yet to be released in relation to the drowning of a man in East Auckland yesterday.
25-Feb-2009
North Shore residents are set to face an increase in power prices.
25-Feb-2009
Manukau City Council is set to buy back an old library in Howick.
25-Feb-2009
The convicted rapist known as The Parnell Panther has been found guilty of intimidation.
25-Feb-2009
A 26-year-old has been convicted of the murder of a 17-year-old in South Auckland.
25-Feb-2009
A South Auckland man is fighting a continuing battle with Housing New Zealand.
25-Feb-2009
Police are appealing to the public for information on an armed bank robber.
25-Feb-2009
Manukau City Council is beginning work on improving a Beachlands reserve on Monday.
25-Feb-2009
Waitakere City ratepayers will help to pay for the Eden Park upgrade if the council's draft annual plan is accepted.
25-Feb-2009
A number of celebrities supported the North Shore's Go by Bike Day last week.
25-Feb-2009
A website designed to make it easy for people to connect with environmental events has been swarmed with visitors.
25-Feb-2009
The public is being given the opportunity to voice their concerns about off-roading.
25-Feb-2009
Young Aucklanders are finding strength through the JumpStart programme.
25-Feb-2009
North Shore city councillor Jan O'Connor says on ramp traffic signals are a waste of time and money.
25-Feb-2009
Auckland Regional Council and Botanic Garden staff are preparing to plant the first lot of heirloom seedlings for the year.
24-Feb-2009
Paul Strang and Matt Horne are the favourites to replace Mark O'Donnell as Auckland coach for the rest of the domestic cricket season.
24-Feb-2009
Australian bookmakers have the Warriors ranked as third favourites to win this year's NRL premiership.
24-Feb-2009
The Warriors are considering signing Kiwis star Greg Eastwood as a replacement for Epalahame Lauaki.
24-Feb-2009
Auckland has missed out on what's being billed as "New Zealand's Fight of the Century".
24-Feb-2009
Sensation Yachts will sail another day.
24-Feb-2009
The Auckland Regional Council is looking for volunteers to help clean up French Bay and Sergeant and Clarks Beaches.
24-Feb-2009
A group of Ellerslie residents are concerned they could lose their green, open spaces.
24-Feb-2009
Police are warning the public to check their $50 notes as counterfeit bills circulate the city.
24-Feb-2009
An Auckland primary school teacher has been charged with sexually abusing a student at the school he taught at.
24-Feb-2009
The attemped abduction of an 11-year-old girl in Beach Haven never happened.
24-Feb-2009
A Manukau City Councillor isn’t happy with the way the council spends money.
24-Feb-2009
An elderly man missing from a Papakura rest home for five days has been found drowned.
24-Feb-2009
South Auckland kitchens are the focus of Fire Service efforts to increase fire safety awareness.
24-Feb-2009
The 18-year-old charged with the violent assault of an elderly South Auckland man has been granted name suppression.
24-Feb-2009
Titirangi village’s iconic roundabout is getting a makeover.
24-Feb-2009
West Auckland Police have recovered items from a stolen car and are now looking for the owners.
24-Feb-2009
The Auckland Regional Public Health Service is reminding the public that gathering and eating shellfish is a risky activity.
24-Feb-2009
A council desicion not to renew YMCA contracts could see staff at four Auckland City recreational and aquatic centres lose their jobs.
24-Feb-2009
Auckland police dog Aster has spent his last day on the job doing what he loves, catching criminals.
24-Feb-2009
The future of Mt Smart Stadium is being investigated as a business unit after the David Beckham fiasco in which the council-owned stadium lost $1.7 million.
24-Feb-2009
Family Advocacy Group Family First are reminding parents that they are entitled to claim back a third of their childrens school fees.
24-Feb-2009
A big number of Devonport residents are expected at tomorrow night's debate over the threatened closure of the area's refuse transfer station.
23-Feb-2009
The Blues have finally received some good news on the injury front - with All Blacks Isaia Toeava and Tony Woodcock put on the fit list ahead of Sunday morning's Super 14 clash with the Stormers in Cape Town.
23-Feb-2009
The Warriors are proving to be a huge drawcard, even though the kick-off of the NRL season is still more than two weeks away.
23-Feb-2009
The Auckland cricket team's on the lookout for a new coach - with Mark O'Donnell called up to join the Black Caps support team as an assistant coach for the upcoming series against India.
23-Feb-2009
Breakers fans will have to hone their Maori language skills in the next two days - with live coverage of Wednesday night's playoff game to be broadcast exclusively in Te Reo.
23-Feb-2009
The Kuwait national football team are in Auckland this week - preparing for some vital World Cup qualifying matches.
23-Feb-2009
Blues winger Rene Ranger has been suspended for one match following a judicial hearing in Pretoria.
23-Feb-2009
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey says creating a Super-city could cost more than $500 million.
23-Feb-2009
Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws has told the Minister of Social Development, Paula Bennett to give up the thug or give up her job.
23-Feb-2009
The parents of a girl who died while in Child, Youth and Family care are planning to sue the organisation for negligence.
23-Feb-2009
More than 8000 people risked the changing weather to enjoy the annual Kia Motors Devonport Food, Wine & Music Festival over the weekend.
23-Feb-2009
A collision between a bus and several cars brought Auckland's motorway system to a standstill this morning.
23-Feb-2009
Auckland is currently hosting a very special royal visitor.
23-Feb-2009
A top Auckland detective doesn’t want police taking parts in potentially illegal Immigration raids on brothels.
23-Feb-2009
Police have arrested a man in connection with a car theft and kidnapping in South Auckland.
23-Feb-2009
Police aren’t taking any action against a couple questioned for shoplifting who abandoned their daughter at a shopping mall at the weekend.
23-Feb-2009
An 18-year-old Manukau man is appearing in court today, the same day his alleged assault victim returns home from hospital.
23-Feb-2009
Police are relieved no-one has been injured by a dangerous driver.
23-Feb-2009
The daughters of a woman who died as the result of crash at a West Auckland blackspot are calling for authorities to lower the speed limit in the area.
23-Feb-2009
Auckland will get a new elective surgery centre within the next three years.
23-Feb-2009
Rodney District Council is supporting The New Zealand Nature Farming Society to help businesses in Rodney become more sustainable.
23-Feb-2009
North Shore cyclists could ride the bus with their bikes if a proposal to install bicycle racks on buses goes ahead.
23-Feb-2009
The most comprehensive study into the lives of New Zealand children has begun in Auckland.
23-Feb-2009
Five candidates have been nominated for the Eden Albert Community Board by-election.
23-Feb-2009
Auckland's electric train system will go ahead despite a regional funding crisis.
23-Feb-2009
Lifeguards at Muriwai Beach are beginning to wind down and are warning swimmers that this will mean reduced patrol hours.
22-Feb-2009
Auckland sides remain in first and second place in the New Zealand Football Championship following the latest round over the weekend.
22-Feb-2009
The Northern Mystics netballers are poised for a big year if their form over the weekend is anything to go by - going undefeated at a pre-season tournament in Queenstown.
22-Feb-2009
The Warriors have picked up their second straight win of the NRL pre-season at North Harbour Stadium - beating the North Queensland Cowboys 32-28.
22-Feb-2009
Auckland teams had to watch on as Wellington's Miramar defeated Christchurch United in the final of the Dean Schick Memorial softball tournament in Albany.
22-Feb-2009
A heavy loss to Otago on Eden Park's outer oval has cost the Auckland cricketers a spot in the national twenty20 final.
22-Feb-2009
The Blues' injury list just keeps growing longer - following this morning's huge Super 14 loss to the Bulls in Pretoria.
20-Feb-2009
A man seen drinking at an inner-city bar has become the focus of the police inquiry into a hit-and-run early on Tuesday morning.
20-Feb-2009
South Auckland police have released security camera photos of a man they want to speak to over the beating of 85-year-old war veteran Eric Brady.
20-Feb-2009
World number two triathlete Bevan Docherty is a late and reluctant withdrawal from tomorrow's Contact Tri Series race in Takapuna.
20-Feb-2009
The Warriors will complete their preparations for Sunday’s NRL trial against the North Queensland Cowboys with an open training session at North Harbour Stadium tomorrow morning.
20-Feb-2009
Pain relief at Waitakere Hospital has gone back in time.
20-Feb-2009
A new mother and father have abandoned their newborn baby at Middlemore Hospital.
20-Feb-2009
One of two attempted abductions under investigation by Auckland police took place in South Auckland.
20-Feb-2009
The Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic Series continues this weekend with Nathan Haines and Hollie Smith.
20-Feb-2009
Milford man Alfred Hassencamp says inter-generational living is ideal for Auckland.
20-Feb-2009
ARC chief executive Peter Winder is determined the loss from the failed David beckham visit will not have any effect on rates or ratepayers.
20-Feb-2009
Police have now released CCTV footage of the brutal beating of an elderly man in South Auckland.
20-Feb-2009
Manukau City is preparing to celebrate Children’s Week in the first week of March.
20-Feb-2009
Police hope photos of a badly injured elderly man will help to apprehend his assailant.
20-Feb-2009
Police have recovered a car stolen in South Auckland yesterday and the toddler taken with it.
20-Feb-2009
A South Auckland artist is among the key speakers at an international arts forum this month.
20-Feb-2009
More than 200 Ports of Auckland staff have been issued performance bonuses amid a tough financial climate.
20-Feb-2009
A report by Australian business research group BIS Shrapnel has revealed good news for home owners.
20-Feb-2009
North Shore businesses are being asked to forget the doom and gloom and celebrate their achievements by entering the Westpac Enterprise North Shore Business Excellence Awards.
20-Feb-2009
North Shore ratepayers can now have their say on the draft cycling and walking strategies.
20-Feb-2009
The Kumeu Playcentre has had a facelift and children and parents from the centre love the new look.
20-Feb-2009
West Auckland Green Party representative Kath Dewar says proposed changes to the resource management act will hit community groups hard.
20-Feb-2009
The Helensville A and P show is on this weekend and promising a great day of family entertainment.
20-Feb-2009
North Harbour Softball are hosting some of the best teams from around the country at Albany's Rosedale Park this weekend in the Dean Schick Memorial series.
20-Feb-2009
The Breakers created history at the North Shore Events Centre last night - booking a spot in the Australian Basketball League semifinals with 131-101 victory over the Adelaide 36ers.
19-Feb-2009
Newcomers Lewis Brown and Ukuma Ta’ai are set to play for the Warriors for the first time in Sunday’s NRL trial against the North Queensland Cowboys at North Harbour Stadium.
19-Feb-2009
An 85 year-old man was viciously beaten outside the Papatoetoe RSA last night in an attempted carjacking.
19-Feb-2009
The Auckland Regional Council lost $1.79 million bringing David Beckham and his LA Galaxy team out to play the Oceania Allstars in December.
19-Feb-2009
The Mt Albert Ramblers will take on United in the final of the Auckland Fastpitch Softball Competition.
19-Feb-2009
Auckland International Airport is one of a few companies reporting a rises in earnings amid tough financial times.
19-Feb-2009
An Auckland doctor has pleaded guilty to three child-sex charges.
19-Feb-2009
The owners of three Glenfield units threatened by a landslip last year will enter into mediation with the North Shore City Council.
19-Feb-2009
North Shore City Councillors have voted against pay rises for it's staff.
19-Feb-2009
A one-off council grant has enabled the Ranui Community House to run an after-school programme.
19-Feb-2009
The annual Summer Slamz event takes place at Henderson’s Te Pai Park this weekend and organisers are promising an event not to be missed.
19-Feb-2009
Talented flanker Josh Blackie gets his first start for the Blues in Sunday morning's Super 14 battle with the Bulls in Pretoria.
19-Feb-2009
Manukau Water is investigating claims of sewage flowing through open stormwater drains.
19-Feb-2009
The Fire Service is using a house fire in East Auckland as an opportunity for community fire education.
19-Feb-2009
The Motorway Serious Crash Unit is investigating a truck crash which left the Southern Motorway at a standstill yesterday.
19-Feb-2009
Manukau City Council is set to investigate community suggestions for upgrading a busy stretch of road.
19-Feb-2009
The Auckland City Pacific Island Board is asking the pacific community and local business to help save the iconic Pacifika Festival.
19-Feb-2009
One of New Zealand's youngest killers is back behind bars.
19-Feb-2009
Three fuel companies have appeared in the Auckland District Court charged with unauthourised discharge of a contaminant.
19-Feb-2009
A campaign collecting unwanted glasses for people in developing countries has recieved positive feedback.
19-Feb-2009
The North Shore City and Rodney District Councils will take part in a sod-turning ceremony for a new animal shelter to be built at Silverdale.
19-Feb-2009
Property owners and developers will now have greater certainty about what types of land use is allowed in Rodney.
19-Feb-2009
The North Shore City council is calling on youth to be a part of the city's development by joining the Youth Council.
19-Feb-2009
Western Springs has a new promotions boss.
18-Feb-2009
The North Queensland Cowboys arrived in Auckland this afternoon with a strong 25-man squad, headlined by captain Johnathan Thurston, for Sunday's NRL trial against the Warriors at North Harbour Stadium.
18-Feb-2009
The Auckland cricketers have beaten the Wellington Firebirds for the second time in four days to remain at the top if the table in the national Twenty20 competition.
18-Feb-2009
The introduction of JetStar into the New Zealand's domestic passenger market will see 170 new jobs created in Auckland.
18-Feb-2009
The 24-year-old Korean man who was innocently caught up in a Police pursuit yesterday was due to return home to Korea today.
18-Feb-2009
This year's Mayoral Cup Charity Golf Tournament raised $19,000 for the Mayoral Youth Trust Fund.
18-Feb-2009
Councillors and members of the Rodney Economic Trust will meet with Wellsford biggest employer Izard Irwin to discuss the company's proposed job cuts.
18-Feb-2009
StarJam will be the recipient of the proceeds from this year's Grocery Charity Ball.
18-Feb-2009
Thirty million dollars worth of Chinese movie projects could be filmed in Auckland.
18-Feb-2009
North Shore is bucking the trend when it comes slumping house prices with Quotable Value’s reporting a jump in market values particularly in Albany.
18-Feb-2009
The $19 million property that has stalled Takapuna's proposed redevelopment is now for sale.
18-Feb-2009
The Waitemata District Health Board had a 180% rise in redundancy and termination payouts last year.
18-Feb-2009
Waitakere City Council is investigating the possibility of building three carparking buildings in New Lynn to increase parking space in the town centre.
18-Feb-2009
Residents in the Massey ward will recieve voting papers for the Community Board by-election this week.
18-Feb-2009
Waitakere City Council is reminding residents in Kelston, New Lynn, Titirangi Glen Eden East and Green Bay that inorganic rubbish will be collected from their properties in March.
18-Feb-2009
Work on readying the city for the 2011 Rugby World Cup has already begun with Auckland City Council's Transport Commitee approving a major upgrade to Sandringham Road.
18-Feb-2009
The Auckland Council is looking at ways to further reduce forecasted rates increases.
18-Feb-2009
The Regional Monopoly Championships were held over the weekend and Auckland man Geoff Christopher also known as the Nimble Thimble was crowned the winner.
17-Feb-2009
The Warriors have named a formidable squad for Sunday's NRL trial match against the Cowboys at North Harbour Stadium.
17-Feb-2009
The Auckland cricketers have a chance to extend their lead in the domestic Twenty20 competition when they take on Wellington in the capital tomorrow afternoon.
17-Feb-2009
New dads Jerome Kaino and Taniela Moa will join the Blues in South Africa later this week, but aren't expected to play in Sunday morning's clash with the Bulls in Pretoria.
17-Feb-2009
The Breakers will go into their home playoff against Adelaide on Thursday with a fully fit roster to choose from for the first time this year.
17-Feb-2009
Olympic shot put champion Valerie Vili will face off with arch rival, Belarusian Nadzeya Ostapchuk, at the Black Singlet Series in West Auckland this Friday.
17-Feb-2009
A low budget New Zealand film about a West Auckland P addict will not make it to the big screen despite being an award winning picture.
17-Feb-2009
Rates will rise by 2.93% or $1.20 per week for the average residential property if the Waitakere City Council's draft annual plan is adopted.
17-Feb-2009
Donna Awatere Huata is returning to the education sector, running the Albany-based correspondence school The Learning Post.
17-Feb-2009
A 75-year-old South African woman is pleading with Immigration Minister Jonathon Coleman to let her stay in New Zealand with her sick son.
17-Feb-2009
Auckland's proposal to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games may not even get off the ground with the Governemnt announcing it is withdrawing the $500,000 it had made available for a feasibility study.
17-Feb-2009
A 24-year-old man is in a critical condition after being caught in a Police pursuit in the central city early this morning.
17-Feb-2009
Manukau City Council is calling for nominations in an election for new members on the Pacific Islands Advisory Committee.
17-Feb-2009
Manurewa’s Southmall is on the way out.
17-Feb-2009
It was a short run for the Papakura Troopers in the newly revived television series of Top Town.
17-Feb-2009
The colleagues of a man killed in a construction site accident yesterday could only watch as the incident took place.
17-Feb-2009
Applications for funding for community based arts projects in West Auckland are now open.
17-Feb-2009
West Aucklanders will have the chance to celebrate BikeWise month by attending the “all the fun you can have on two wheels” event in Henderson on February 21st.
17-Feb-2009
A Sensible Host initiative will see a clampdown on excessive partying and drinking on Waiheke Island.
17-Feb-2009
A man who escaped from the High Court last week went straight to the casino and pumped more than $5000 into gaming machines.
17-Feb-2009
The North Shore City Council's Infrastructure & Environment committee has approved stormwater officers’ recommendations to investigate the costs and work involved with desilting the two lakes within the Onepoto Domain in Northcote.
17-Feb-2009
The redevelopment that Takapuna Beach has been hanging it's hat on for years has been halted.
17-Feb-2009
Auckland's Harbourmaster says he was pleased with the overall behaviour of recreational boaties watching the Louis Viutton Pacific Series.
17-Feb-2009
The Waitakere Community Law Service has launched a New Zealand first community mediation service.
16-Feb-2009
The Mt Albert Ramblers are going for an unprecedented third straight Auckland Fastpitch Softball title when the playoffs begin on the North Shore on Wednesday night.
16-Feb-2009
The Warriors have signed former Newcastle Knights prop Jesse Royal for the upcoming NRL season.
16-Feb-2009
A torn hamstring set to rule out Blues second-five Benson Stanley for at least two weeks.
16-Feb-2009
The Rodney District Council held a special beach information day at Muriwai Beach yesterday outlining and explaining speed restriction changes on and around the beach.
16-Feb-2009
West Harbour residents are concerned about a large rat infestation at the Esplande Reserve.
16-Feb-2009
North Shore residents say "cheap and nasty" tar seal jobs on a number of local roads and streets need to be fixed.
16-Feb-2009
The top secret location of a popular reality television programme has been revealed.
16-Feb-2009
Children at sixteen local schools will have a safer trip with the introduction of more 40km/h speed zones.
16-Feb-2009
Aucklanders now have the chance to comment on plans for the new-look Eden Park.
16-Feb-2009
The undergrounding work to the rail lines that run through the heart of New Lynn are hurting business.
16-Feb-2009
The North Shore City Council is urging the 4000-odd households that have on-site stormwater systems to check them before the first heavy autumn rain arrives.
16-Feb-2009
With tough financial conditions seeing most families tightening the purse string events like this month's Swap-a-Cloth offer relief and excitement.
16-Feb-2009
Three seperate accidents in one week on Candia Road in Henderson has prompted a warning from the Waitakere City Council.
16-Feb-2009
Rodney wants to take the coveted title of New Zealand’s Most Cycle Mad City.
16-Feb-2009
Voting in the Eden-Albert Community Board byelection closes this Wednesday and residents are being urged to have their say.
16-Feb-2009
Concern is growing for a 9 year-old boy who has been missing since Friday afternoon. Semi Motufitutama, was last seen at about 4:00pm on Browns Rd in Manurewa.
16-Feb-2009
North Shore Police are concerned about an armed robber that appears to be on a crime spree.
16-Feb-2009
Dangerous escaped prisoner Storm Hughes is now back in custody.
16-Feb-2009
South Auckland Police are disappointed that the drink driving message is still not getting through.
16-Feb-2009
West Auckland residents are being asked to comment on the best way to deal with Waitakere's gambling venue's and machines as the council prepares to review it's gambling venue policy.
15-Feb-2009
The Auckland cricketers waited until the second to last ball to wrap up a nail-biting three wicket victory over Wellington in their domestic Twenty20 showdown.
15-Feb-2009
Waitakere United has won back to back NZFC Minor Premierships with a 1-0 victory over Hawkes Bay at Park Island in Napier yesterday.
15-Feb-2009
Warriors star Simon Mannering has signed a new three-year contract to stay in Auckland until the end of the 2012 NRL season.
15-Feb-2009
Auckland City FC dispatched Port Vila Sharks 8-1 at Kiwitea Street on Saturday to move to the top of Group A in the 2009 Oceania Champions League.
15-Feb-2009
The Breakers have built up some more momentum heading into the Australian Basketball League playoffs with a 107-97 victory over the Sydney Spirit on Saturday night.
14-Feb-2009
The NZ Herald is reporting that Carlos Spencer is considering a return to Auckland to finish his rugby career.
14-Feb-2009
The Blues are off to a great start in the Super 14, but last night's 25-19 victory over the Brumbies has come at a cost.
14-Feb-2009
Auckland have moved level with Otago at the top of the standings in the domestic Twenty20 competition after beating the Volts by three runs in Dunedin last night.
13-Feb-2009
The Auckland businessman who stabbed a teenage tagger to death has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison.
13-Feb-2009
South Auckland Police have received a number of calls regarding sightings of escaped prisoner Storm Hughes.
13-Feb-2009
West Auckland Principal Rural Fire Officer Peter Barber says a scrub fire in the Waitakere Ranges should serve as a warning for people to take more care.
13-Feb-2009
Police are searching for two offenders still at large after a burglary at a New Lynn property.
13-Feb-2009
National power grid operator Transpower has apologised to the Auckland City Council over last week's power cuts.
13-Feb-2009
There will be no pay rises for employees and councillors at the Auckland City Council this year.
13-Feb-2009
The more than 300 people involved in the game of tag or bull rush at the LG Sports Experience day at North Harbour Stadium in January have made a new Guinness world record.
13-Feb-2009
The North Shore City Council's Civic Award nomination criteria is set to be increased.
13-Feb-2009
Escaped prisoner Arai Hema has been apprehended after three weeks on the run.
13-Feb-2009
After seven years and numerous court hearings, the Enviroment Court has decided that the subdivision at the Swanson foothills will not go ahead.
13-Feb-2009
North Shore residents will have the chance to officially celebrate Chelsea Estate Park becoming public next month.
13-Feb-2009
Dick Smith Electronics has just signed up to become the first tenant in the city's biggest building renovation.
13-Feb-2009
The Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland Band performs in Henderson this month and the good news for fans of the band is that the concert is free.
13-Feb-2009
South Auckland will recieve a share of $1.2 million worth of digital literacy and skills training.
13-Feb-2009
More than 12 cruise ships are expected to have dropped anchor in Auckland's Port before Sunday.
13-Feb-2009
The North Shore City Council is encouraging residents to have their say.
13-Feb-2009
The future of Housing New Zealand's 450-house development in Papakura is in jeopardy as the economic downturn takes it toll on the private sector.
13-Feb-2009
Iranian Chistian Bahareh Moradi's long battle for freedom may soon be over.
13-Feb-2009
Corrections Minister Judith Collins is demanding answers as to why two prisoners have escaped from prison working parties within three weeks.
13-Feb-2009
Health bosses have resumed their bid for the right to knock down a historic hospital building.
13-Feb-2009
The Warriors have opened the NRL pre-season with a 24-12 victory over last year's beaten finalists the Melbourne Storm.
13-Feb-2009
The Breakers have locked up third place on the Australian Basketball League table with a 103-69 victory over the Cairns Taipans.
12-Feb-2009
Rainbow's End has adopted a smoke free policy throughout areas of the theme park aimed specifically at families and children.
12-Feb-2009
America's Cup holders Alinghi have set up a showdown with Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.
12-Feb-2009
The importance of security cameras has been highlighted at the Birkenhead liquor store.
12-Feb-2009
Former All Black Doug Rollerson is disappointed with the outcome of his trial for multimillion-dollar pokie machine fraud.
12-Feb-2009
Giant mall owner Westfield says it is not decorating the walls of shops to conceal the fact they are empty, they are covering contractors hard at work with new tenancy fitouts.
12-Feb-2009
The world's biggest Pacific festival is under threat.
12-Feb-2009
The Glen Eden man who assaulted two Auckland Ministry of Fisheries staff has been sentenced in the Auckland District Court.
12-Feb-2009
Warriors players from both senior and junior teams will wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence at tonight's pre-season match in Hamilton in memory of missing forward Sonny Fai
12-Feb-2009
Residents interested in seeing the developments at Auckland's new hive of activity, Barry Curtis Park, are invited to tour the site next week.
12-Feb-2009
Customers will be unable to purchase liquor from Foodtown in downtown Auckland on the 28th of February.
12-Feb-2009
A Prohibited Fire season for the Rodney District has been extended.
12-Feb-2009
The delayed building of the Birkenhead library has had a rippling effect into the community.
12-Feb-2009
New fencing, lighting and signage will be installed at the Te Atatu Anti-Aircraft Battery display on Harbourview/Orangihina Park.
12-Feb-2009
The Henderson Heritage Trust is battling to clean up the Historic Henderson train station as it falls into a further state of disrepair.
12-Feb-2009
US Open-winning golfer Michael Campbell will visit two local schools today to launch his Foundation's new programmes.
12-Feb-2009
The Takapuna Beach Business Association is giving local businesses a hand during tough financial times.
12-Feb-2009
Waitakere City Councillor Derek Battersby says the council should be seen to be supporting local businesses during tough financial times not burdening them with extra fees.
11-Feb-2009
Kiwi World Cup winners and new signings will be in action for the Warriors in Hamilton tomorrow night.
11-Feb-2009
Alinghi have the early edge in the Challenger Final series on the Waitemata Harbour - after beating Oracle by just one second in this evening's opening race.
11-Feb-2009
All premium seating at Eden Park is sold out for the Black Caps' One-Day International against India on Saturday, March 14.
11-Feb-2009
BMW Oracle is through to the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series Challenger Final - after defeating Damiani Italia by 35 seconds on the Waitemata Harbour this afternoon.
11-Feb-2009
The Blues have named their team for Friday night's Super 14 opener against the Western Force in Perth.
11-Feb-2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce says replacement work on Kopu Bridge could be underway as early as next year.
11-Feb-2009
A report to the Auckland City Council has warned that there will be disastrous consequences for the city if there is another substation fault.
11-Feb-2009
International students will have the chance to hone their road safety skills at a special event at Windsor Park on the North Shore next week.
11-Feb-2009
Thousands of movie goers filled Takapuna Beach Reserve over the long weekend to watch the opening movies in the popular Movies by Moonlight open air cinema series.
11-Feb-2009
A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash in West Auckland early this morning.
11-Feb-2009
Four people are in hospital after a car rolled on the Southern motorway yesterday.
11-Feb-2009
Former Police Officers could be back on the beat as the Government works to fufill it's promise of 300 extra frontline staff for South Auckland.
11-Feb-2009
Auckland City Councillor Aaron Bhatnagar has join the band of supporters of the changes to the Resource Management Act.
11-Feb-2009
The Rodney City Council are baffled as to why someone would steal a traffic counter.
11-Feb-2009
Emergency Services will join forces this weekend for the Volunteer and Emergency Services Open Day.
11-Feb-2009
The High Court has decided the high-rise residential development on The Hammerhead will not go ahead.
11-Feb-2009
Waitakere City councillors have deferred a decision on whether to accept a pay rise until next month.
11-Feb-2009
Mayor Bob Harvey says he has taken a machete to council spending and any community groups looking for funding in this year’s budget had better look elsewhere.
11-Feb-2009
Regulars at The Peninsula Hotel will have to find somewhere else to drink with the landmark Avondale pub set to close next month.
11-Feb-2009
Mt Smart Stadium could be smokefree for good with users giving positive feedback to the two-year-trial of smokefree seating areas.
11-Feb-2009
Auckland city retailers and tourist operators are said to be reaping the financial rewards from an increase in older shoppers and visitors.
10-Feb-2009
Blues coach Pat Lam will name his first Blues side tomorrow for Friday night's Super 14 opener against the Western Force in Perth.
10-Feb-2009
Britain's Team Origin and Luna Rossa are through to the quarter-finals of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series.
10-Feb-2009
The family of a young woman who was killed after being hit by a bus in the central city on Friday night have met with representatives from NZ Bus.
10-Feb-2009
The family of a man who collapsed in a central city street and later died are urging the public to come forward with any information that may help the investigation.
10-Feb-2009
The Shave an Artist Charity Auction and Life Exhibition has raised more than $20,000 for the Leukaemia and Blood Foundation of NZ.
10-Feb-2009
New Zealand Transport Agency regional director Wayne MacDonald has hailed the Northern Gateway toll road a success but says the agency will work harder to help motorists who are having difficulty using it.
10-Feb-2009
The Detective in charge of the case of the unidentified bones found in the Waitakere Ranges a year ago says he is running out of options.
10-Feb-2009
Police are looking for an 84-year-old man who has been missing since 10pm on Sunday night.
10-Feb-2009
The man who brutally beat a 17-year-old boy in South Auckland in 2006 is back on trial this week.
10-Feb-2009
A South Auckland Housing New Zeland tenant is asking for a new home following the discovery of a massive cockroach infestation.
10-Feb-2009
Sensation yachts is back in deep water with a application for liquidation being filed at the High Court.
10-Feb-2009
The Rodney District Council is calling on the community to reduce its reliance on commercial recycling services.
10-Feb-2009
The Pump House Theatre will mark it's new direction in mixed programming by staging the highly celebrated production Strange Resting Places in March.
10-Feb-2009
Eight-year-old golf star Jack Green has been confirmed he will be teeing off with Mayor, Andrew Williams, at this year’s Mayoral Cup Charity Golf Tournament.
10-Feb-2009
Aucklanders are being warned to prepare for more soggy sheets and sleepless nights as forecasters predict more stuffy weather this week.
10-Feb-2009
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey is welcoming the announcement of changes to the Resource Management Act.
10-Feb-2009
Newmarket Business Association head Cameron Brewer is disgusted that Wellington's TePapa Museum is promoting a graffiti workshop.
10-Feb-2009
Legendary singer-songwriter and former Mutton Birds front man Don McGlashan will take to the stage this Saturday as part of the Wild Bean Cafe ZooMusic series.
10-Feb-2009
New Lynn RSA President Ross Hancock is calling on the thousands of war veterans to come and get what they are owed.
09-Feb-2009
Warriors legend Stacey Jones is set to play his first game for the club in 1265 days - when he lines up in Thursday night's preseason clash with the Melbourne Storm in Hamilton.
09-Feb-2009
Breakers guard Kirk Penney has declared himself fit to play in Thursday night's Australian Basketball League clash with the Cairns Taipans at the North Shore Events Centre.
09-Feb-2009
The knockout stages of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series get underway out on the Waitemata Harbour tomorrow.
09-Feb-2009
Auckland Motorways are advising motorists that Lonely Track Road on SH1 northbound will be affected by roadworks during the next three nights.
09-Feb-2009
Police are asking the public for help as the investigate the death of 24-year-old Edward Hinchcliff.
09-Feb-2009
The father of the young woman who was killed after being hit by a bus in the central city is furious that no-one from the bus company has contacted the family.
09-Feb-2009
Former Kiwi league star Nigel Vagana has hand delivered a book of condolences signed by more than 500 NRL players to the family of missing Warriors star Sonny Fai.
09-Feb-2009
Six people are in hospital following a house fire in the West Auckland suburb of Ranui early this morning.
09-Feb-2009
There will be no more free lunches at North Shore City Council after two thirds of councillors supported Mayor Andrew Williams' user pays system for councillors lunches.
09-Feb-2009
An 18-year-old woman has died after being struck by a bus.
09-Feb-2009
A man has appeared in court after escaping police custody in Helensville on Saturday.
09-Feb-2009
Manukau’s Urban Maori Authority has a new chief executive and is keeping it in the family.
09-Feb-2009
Manukau City is fighting a new battle against street prostitution.
09-Feb-2009
East Auckland firefighters are reminding residents to look after their fire hydrants.
09-Feb-2009
Police are investigating a bag snatching in South Auckland which turned into a hit and run.
09-Feb-2009
West Auckland artists will open their studios for the weekend and give the public a chance to have a look inside.
09-Feb-2009
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey says local government has a key role in leading the country out of the economic recession.
09-Feb-2009
The Orewa College Travel Plan has seen Riverside Road is undergoing a number of safety improvements.
09-Feb-2009
Rodney District Mayor Penny Webster is welcoming Prime Minister's John Key's relief package.
09-Feb-2009
Cyclists of all ages and abilities are being encouraged to get on ther bikes this month to celebrated the newly extended BikeWise month.
09-Feb-2009
Auckland City Hospital could double it's adult health services within the next six years amid claims the hospital is constantly overcrowded.
08-Feb-2009
The return of Black Caps all-rounder Scott Styris wasn't enough to prevent the Auckland cricketers from falling to their first loss of the domestic twenty20 competition.
08-Feb-2009
Waitakere United's year-long unbeaten run in the New Zealand Football Championship has come to an unexpected end - as they lost 2-1 to Waikato in Ngaruwahia.
08-Feb-2009
The Breakers have fallen to fourth on the Australian Basketball League table after suffering back-to-back losses over the weekend.
05-Feb-2009
No undefeated teams are left after the opening day of the second round robin of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series on the Waitemata Harbour today.
05-Feb-2009
League fans who fancy an early start, rather than a sleep-in on Waitangi Day are being invited to watch the Warriors train at Ellerslie Domain from 8am tomorrow morning.
05-Feb-2009
The Blues have completed their Super 14 pre-season preparations with a 45-34 victory over the Highlanders at North Harbour Stadium this afternoon.
05-Feb-2009
Auckland City FC face two crucial games over the weekend - as they try to pull themselves out of a slump, which could cost the three-time champs a spot in the New Zealand Football Championship semi-finals.
05-Feb-2009
Blues captain Kevin Mealamu is sticking with New Zealand rugby till 2011 - after signing a two-year contract extension.
05-Feb-2009
The Breakers terrible start to 2009 has just gone from bad to worse - with news star shooting guard Kirk Penney will miss this weekend's double-header across the Tasman.
05-Feb-2009
The Auckland cricketers are off to a great start in the domestic Twenty20 competition - defeating Northern Districts by five wickets on Eden Park's outer oval last night.
05-Feb-2009
The Auckland cricket team has approached recently retired Australian batsman Matthew Hayden to play for them in the national Twenty20 competition.
05-Feb-2009
The fire at a Mt Eden school this morning has been described as suspicous.
05-Feb-2009
It is unlikely there will be further power cuts today, delibrate or not with the second transformer now working at the troubled Penrose substation.
05-Feb-2009
Outgoing Waitemata District Health Board chairperson says the residents in the area have not been given their fair share of state health funds.
05-Feb-2009
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey says West is Best when it comes to delivering jobs.
05-Feb-2009
High Profile convicted murderer Antonie Dixon has died at Paremoremo prison.
05-Feb-2009
Papakura residents looking forward to celebrating Waitangi Day at the local marae tomorrow may have to spend a long time standing.
05-Feb-2009
Botany residents aren’t fans of a new local bus route.
05-Feb-2009
The bush fires being battled around the country this week have prompted an Auckland local authority to reinforce its fire safety messages.
05-Feb-2009
American Travel Guide Frommers has rated Waiheke Island as one of the world's top 12 travel destinations for 2009.
05-Feb-2009
This year's Auckland Lantern Festival will be a special one as the event marks it's 10th birthday.
05-Feb-2009
The Auckland City Council is warning motorists that Tamaki Drive, between Watene Crescent and Kitemoana Street in Orakei, will be closed between 7am and 7pm on Friday, 6 February to accommodate the Waitangi Day Festival in Okahu Bay.
05-Feb-2009
Rodney school children have had a safer start to the school year thanks to a new road safety campaign.
05-Feb-2009
Rodney Libraries are catering for the growing number of residents born overseas by offering special Spanish and Japanese language storytimes.
05-Feb-2009
Building activity in Rodney District remained high in 2008.
05-Feb-2009
Waitakere City Council has moved a step closer to resolving debate around future subdivision in the Swanson foothills.
05-Feb-2009
A number of West Auckland school students will wear mufti for the next week as a local school uniform shop struggles to meet demands after hundreds of uniforms were destroyed in the Fiji flood.
05-Feb-2009
Bored youth have left a trail of destruction in Kumeu.
04-Feb-2009
A new hospital opening in East Auckland is set to fill a gap in Auckland’s private healthcare sector.
04-Feb-2009
A 32-year-old man has appeared in the Papakura District Court today following a standoff with police on Tuesday.
04-Feb-2009
Stephen McDonald, the man at the centre of an armed police chase that ended fatally nearly two weeks ago, has appeared in the Auckland District Court today.
04-Feb-2009
Waitakere Mayor Bob Harvey says it is important that the Western Ring Route gets completed no matter what it takes.
04-Feb-2009
Vector Power deliberately shut off power to St Heliers homes and businesses this afternoon in an attempt to conserve power.
04-Feb-2009
More nurses are choosing not to be part of surgical abortions which is leading to "critical" difficulties in providing the surgery.
04-Feb-2009
The ongoing and withdrawn Pak N' Save Wairau Rd case is back in court this afternoon.
04-Feb-2009
Prime Minister John Key and Education Minister Anne Tolley have officially opened the temporary Albany Senior High School.
04-Feb-2009
The two teenagers arrested in relation to the death by fire of a Pukekohe woman are set to face murder or manslaughter charges.
04-Feb-2009
Counties Manukau Police are getting training to use tasers.
04-Feb-2009
A witness to a fatal hit and run at Manukau City Shopping Centre has given evidence at the trial of those charged with murder.
04-Feb-2009
The popular Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Auckland Band will perform in Henderson this month.
04-Feb-2009
North Shore City Councillors have met for a second time on the city's spending plan for the next 15 years.
04-Feb-2009
Orakei Basin maintainence work is underway to ensure that water levels can be retained and the area can continue to be used for recreational activities.
04-Feb-2009
There is noise and action at the old Seibel Winery site once again.
04-Feb-2009
Deaths on Rodney roads last year were the lowest they have been in 27 years.
04-Feb-2009
Aucklanders will have a chance to celebrate New Zealand's official Day at the Waitangi Day Festival 09.
04-Feb-2009
More than 200 World War Two veterans will gather at the Auckland Memorial Museum on the first of March for the unveiling of a special monument.
04-Feb-2009
School children will now have a safer trip to school with roading improvements in Snells Beach.
04-Feb-2009
Applications for the Auckland City Youth Council are now open and young Aucklanders are being to put their hand up and be part of the city's future.
03-Feb-2009
The Blues have run into some serious injury problems just over a week out from the start of the Super 14 season.
03-Feb-2009
Team New Zealand and Britain's Team Origin remain undefeated after the fifth day of racing in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series on the Waitemata Harbour.
03-Feb-2009
Another injury scare for the Breakers in the Australian Basketball League.
03-Feb-2009
It could be a case of father replacing son as former National MP Brian Neeson prepares to run for a seat on the Massey Community Board.
03-Feb-2009
Babies born at Waitakere Hospital's maternity ward are doing their part for the environment.
03-Feb-2009
North Shore City Council is asking drivers to be aware as thousands of North Shore children return to school this week.
03-Feb-2009
North Shore Police still have live warrants for the man who faces charges of murder and attempted murder for two seperate incidents in Scotland and Auckland.
03-Feb-2009
Upgrading work on Swanson Street in the CBD is almost complete.
03-Feb-2009
The 9th annual Auckland International Buskers Festival gets underway in the city tomorrow.
03-Feb-2009
East Auckland Lions clubs are seeking new members.
03-Feb-2009
The trial of seven men charged in relation to a fatal hit and run began yesterday.
03-Feb-2009
A South Auckland sporting organisation is helping a struggling funding trust by giving up its funding.
03-Feb-2009
The 24-year-old arrested in relation to the armed hold up of a South Auckland supermarket has appeared in court.
03-Feb-2009
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams says the Western Ring Route must be completed.
03-Feb-2009
West Auckland Mayor Bob Harvey says he considers himself grossly under-paid.
03-Feb-2009
Most of the demolition work on the Auckland Art Gallery has now been completed.
03-Feb-2009
The Movies by Moonlight Series will begin on the North Shore this weekend.
03-Feb-2009
Police have confirmed that the man who caused havoc on the North-Western motorway ten days ago will face a further 50 charges.
03-Feb-2009
The Louis Vuitton Pacific Series will bring more than world class sailing to the city, it's also expected to boost the economy by $14 million.
03-Feb-2009
General Police officers in the Waitemata Policing District will now be armed with taser stun guns.
03-Feb-2009
A proposal to charge businesses for their outdoor seating is proving to be a hard pill to swallow for some cafe and restaurant owners.
03-Feb-2009
A South Auckland sporting organisation is helping a struggling funding trust by giving up its funding.
03-Feb-2009
A South Auckland sporting organisation is helping a struggling funding trust by giving up its funding.
03-Feb-2009
A South Auckland sporting organisation is helping a struggling funding trust by giving up its funding.
02-Feb-2009
There'll be plenty of competition for spots in the Warriors' halves in the upcoming NRL season - with new and old faces set to battle for places in first grade.
02-Feb-2009
Team New Zealand remain unbeaten after four days of sailing in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series on the Waitemata Harbour.
02-Feb-2009
Players from the Auckland region make up nearly half of Gordon Tietjens' New Zealand Sevens squad for this weekend's tournament in Wellington.
02-Feb-2009
Auckland International Airport welcomed the first commercial flight of one of the biggest passenger planes in the world this afternoon.
02-Feb-2009
Newarket Retailers Association head Cameron says that things are not all bad when it comes to sales figures in the shopping precinct.
02-Feb-2009
A seven-month-old girl has been found outside a North Auckland nightclub soaked in beer.
02-Feb-2009
The pilot of a L29 aircraft walked away unscathed after a crash yesterday afternoon.
02-Feb-2009
Prime Minister John Key has said he fully supports social Development Minister Paula Bennett and knows she won't make the same mistakes again.
02-Feb-2009
Waitakere City Council will delay the public hearings on a proposed re-zoning plans that would make way for Whenuapai to become a commercial airport.
02-Feb-2009
A new South Auckland parenting programme is helping families overcome the difficulties of children with behavioural problems.
02-Feb-2009
Firefighters employed a hovercraft to fight a scrub fire in South Auckland at the weekend.
02-Feb-2009
South Auckland schools are among those struggling financially as a new school year gets underway.
02-Feb-2009
A 24-year-old Manukau man has been arrested after an armed hold-up un Clendon.
02-Feb-2009
Police are praising the public for their help indentifying a man whose body was found on the footpath in Porchester Road.
02-Feb-2009
A programme testing high blood pressure has found that more than 700 Rodney residents could be at risk of stroke or a heart attack without even knowing.
02-Feb-2009
Prime Minister John Key, Warrior’s captain Steve Price, The Warehouse Founder, Stephen Tindall and TV presenter Lana Coc-Kroft have put their names behind a national Water Competency Programme.
02-Feb-2009
The Trusts Charitable Foundation have announced the first round of funding for the year.
02-Feb-2009
Manukau City bookworms are making good use of a new library initiative.
02-Feb-2009
Bus passengers are disgusted at the state of Otahuhu’s bus terminals.
02-Feb-2009
The Orewa Rotary Club have raised more than $2500 to help impoverished villagers in Vanuatu.
02-Feb-2009
West Auckland Hockery players will be able to enjoy a brand new turf from next year.
02-Feb-2009
A report by economic consultants Covec has revealed that Aucklanders earn an average of 20 per cent more and work harder than other New Zealanders.
02-Feb-2009
South Auckland school pupils are having a safer start to the new school year today.
02-Feb-2009
A Bay of Plenty school principal at the centre of damaging revelations completed his teacher’s training in South Auckland.
02-Feb-2009
More than 250 leaky apartements at Takapuna's Spencer on Byron complex could turn out to be the biggest leaky building case in New Zealand's history.
02-Feb-2009
An international survey on the feeding of critically ill patients has seen the Auckland City Hospital's intensive care unit rated the best.
02-Feb-2009
The father of the man who caused chaos on the North-Western motorway two weeks ago says it should have been his son the died that day, not Halatau Naitoko.
01-Feb-2009
Blues fullback Paul Williams appears to be poised for a big season, if the past couple of weeks is anything to go by.
01-Feb-2009
The Auckland softballers bounced back from a disappointing opening weekend by going undefeated in the latest round of the National League in Christchurch.
01-Feb-2009
Dean Barker and Team New Zealand top pool A after three days of racing in the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series on the Waitemata Harbour.
01-Feb-2009
Waitakere United have extended their lead at the top of the New Zealand Football Championship - following a 2-nil victory over Canterbury United in Christchurch.