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Warriors winger Manu Vatuvei says he’s ‘blown away’ after today being named in the first-ever NRL All Stars team to take on the NRL Indigenous All Stars.

The Blues have defeated the Chiefs, but have lost All Blacks lock Ali Williams for the year with another ruptured Achilles tendon.

Former Black Caps all-rounder Andre Adams has returned to the Auckland Aces ahead of Sunday’s HRV Cup final against the Central Stags in New Plymouth.

The Breakers have been fined $1000 by the Australian Basketball League following some negative comments about referees from CJ Bruton.

The Blues play their only home game of the Super 14 pre-season at North Harbour Stadium tonight - taking on the Chiefs.

Auckland City and Waitakere United resume their heated rivalry in the New Zealand Football Champinship at Fred Taylor Park tomorrow afternoon.

The SPCA seems certain to prosecute the gunmen that killed 33 dogs in Wellsford.

There will be no Big Boys Toys or Autumn Home Show this year.

Surfers have rescued four people from a rock on the west coast.

Last year's Australian Idol winner, Stan Walker, will join other singers and musicians performing live at Manukau City's Waitangi Day family celebrations.

A man will appear in the Manukau District Court today following a car-chase that finished up in South Auckland yesterday afternoon.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown says his council’s decision to take up Auckland International Airport’s share offer guarantees continued public ownership of a key strategic asset.

Staff at the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club will decide whether turban-wearing guests should be allowed to enter its premises.

The Blues are hoping Serge Lilo is the answer to the team's problems at openside flanker in the upcoming Super 14 season.

Parts of South Auckland can expect heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms this afternoon.

Young Kiwi surfer Ben Poulter is just two great waves away from making the grand final at the ISA junior world surfing championships.

The SPCA is investigating after 33 dogs were shot dead on a rural property in Wellsford on Monday.

The Breakers' late season resurgence continued in Townsville last night with a 91-86 victory over the Crocodiles.

Eight men have appeared in court after Police seized $270,000 worth of high grade cannabis from across Auckland.

South Auckland police are looking for a man who pulled a gun on two women in Mangere before making off with their car.

One person has been taken to hospital with breathing difficulties after toxic chemicals were dumped at a refuse and recycling centre in Avondale this morning.

David Tua's next fight will be held at West Auckland's Waitakere Trusts Stadium.

A collision with a minivan left a four wheel drive lying on its side on the corner of Hobson and Wyndham Streets in the CBD this morning.

The Ministry of Fisheries says poachers have targeted the Tairua area in Coromandel, plundering ridiculously large amounts of undersized paua.

The Breakers are in Townsville tonight to take on the Crocodiles as they try to keep their slim Australian Basketball League playoff hopes alive.

JetStar is standing firm on its policy for travellers under two after a mother tried to board a flight to the Gold Coast on Monday with her identical twins.

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority will investigate how a 16-year-old Avondale College student received the wrong NCEA results.

Auckland will take on the Central Stags in the final of the HRV Cup, but have missed out on hosting the decider after losing to the Otago Volts at Colin Maiden Park last night.

The Waikato farmer accused of holding up repairs to power lines on his property says he never tried to stop anyone accessing his land.

Manukau mayor Len Brown says it is time to talk about solutions to the Auckland's electricity supply problem, rather than playing the blame game.

Police are asking drivers heading out of the region this long weekend to exercise patience.

A dispute between Transpower and a Waikato farmer led to power cuts for 50,000 Auckland homes last night.

The Aces host the Otago Volts at Colin Maiden Park tonight in what is shaping up as a must-win game for both teams - as both vie for a spot in Sunday's HRV Cup final.

The Department of Conservation has decided to fell a large historic macrocarpa pine tree on the northern slopes of North Head because of the danger to the public.

The Rodney District Council is preparing for the significant economic benefits expected from next year's Rugby World Cup.

Auckland’s newest railway station has won high praise from blind and partially-sighted people.

Auckland City have continued their unbeaten run in the New Zealand Football Championship - securing a 3-1 victory over Team Wellington at Kiwitea Street yesterday.

Police have arrested two men in connection with the slaying of a man in New Plymouth.

A girl who set fire to herself while sniffing petrol remains in a serious condition in Middlemore Hospital.

Some superb batting from Black Caps opener Martin Guptill has guided the Auckland cricketers to a six wicket victory over the Canterbury Wizards in Christchurch.

Police are not treating a fatal south Auckland house fire as suspicious.

A 65-year-old man sparked an Armed Offenders Squad call-out in Henderson last night after threatening to shoot himself with a rifle.

The Breakers kept their slim playoff hopes alive on Saturday night - notching a 91-85 victory over the Gold Coast Blaze.

Waitakere United are out to bounce back from last week's shock loss, while Auckland City plan to extend their unbeaten run at the top of the table in week 11 of the NZFC.

Police are warning people to stop buying drugs in Otara, following a third raid on the same "tinny house" in as many months.

With the start of the Super 14 less than a month away, the Blues play their first game of the pre-season tomorrow - against the Hurricanes in Mangatainoka.

The Auckland Regional Transport Authority admits that it may need to hire extra train drivers to reduce turnaround times at Newmarket's new $35 million station.

It's been revealed that Auckland narrowly missed out on a chance to secure the services of big-hitting West Indian captain Chris Gayle for the rest of the HRV Cup.

More than 2000 South Aucklanders waited for up to seven hours yesterday to apply for one of 150 jobs at a new Manukau supermarket.

The Breakers have snapped their four game losing streak with a 103-89 victory over the Adelaide 36ers at the North Shore Events Centre last night.

Waitakere Police say there will be a high policing presence for the ISA World Junior Surf Championships at Piha Beach over the next ten days.

Emergency crews were put on standby last night when an Aerolineas Argentinas flight came in to land at Auckland Airport just after 10pm.

Police negotiators were able to successfully coax a man down from a bridge on Hobson Street yesterday.

Entries for the 38th Ports of Auckland Round the Bays run are now open.

There are concerns that increasing GST will have a negative effect on Auckland retailers as people will be less willing to spend.

The Breakers can kiss their playoff hopes goodbye if they can't defeat the Adelaide 36ers at the North Shore Events Centre tonight.

A warrant is out for the arrest of a West Auckland man charged with stealing a number of parking meters.

The Southern Motorway was brought to a standstill last night by a four car crash in peak hour just after 6pm.

Work on Auckland's long-awaited Western Ring Route is being hurried up.

Some impressive batting for Auckland in the HRV Cup hasn't been enough to earn Lou Vincent an Indian Premier League contract.

A new anti-drink-driving campaign in South Auckland is giving people the chance to see how alcohol impairs behaviour without drinking a drop.

The Department of Conservation is warning people to stop feeding fish at Poor Knights Island or risk a massive fine.

A third contender has put up his hand to be the leader of Auckland's super city.

Waitakere United coach Neil Emblen is likely to be back on the playing field this weekend after spending time on the sideline with a knee injury.

The Campaign for Better Transport is disappointed the reconfigured Newmarket train station has not been matched by updated timetables.

Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has rejected plans by the Franklin and Papakura district councils to not be part of the new Auckland Super City.

Firefighters battling a huge factory fire in Ellerslie last night were unable to save the building.

In-form Auckland cricketer Lou Vincent is one of four New Zealanders in with a chance of gaining an Indian Premier League contract at tonight’s IPL auction.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown is optimistic about his city's last few months.

New Breakers signing Kevin Braswell sees no reason why the Auckland club can't break out of their slump and qualify for the Australian Basketball League playoffs.

Services have been operating normally at KiwiRail's new Newmarket rail station this morning.

The Auckland City Council is defending spending more than $43 million on creating a shared space in the central city.

The battle over headwear dress codes at the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club will go to mediation tomorrow.

Auckland City has climbed to the top of the NZFC after local rivals Waitakere United suffered a shock 4-0 defeat to Canterbury United in Christchurch yesterday afternoon.

A 26-year-old Henderson benificiary has been charged with arson after a fire at a house on Kingrig Place in Ranui over the weekend.

Aucklanders are in for another sticky week, with temperatures expected to be in the mid- to late-20s, with rain also expected in most parts of the city.

The head of the Newmarket Business Association Cameron Brewer was among the first passengers catching the train at the newly-opened Newmarket railway station this morning.

Lou Vincent continues to press his claims for a Black Caps recall as the Auckland cricketers remain in the thick of the race for a spot in the final of the HRV Cup.

The Auckland region received 24 new high-tech ambulances in the last financial year.

Prince William heads to Wellington today following a busy day in Auckland.