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Another ram raid: Bollards no match for gas station attack
Another ram raid happened overnight - this time in Oratia, West Auckland.
West Auckland car crash leaves one dead, another seriously injured
The circumstances of the fatal West Auckland crash are under police investigation.
Fiery devastation: Three big fires in Auckland in five days
Nola's Orchard, Stoney Creek farm and St James Presbyterian Church were all destroyed.
How NZ VC winner survived German attack
World War I hero to be remembered at free concert in West Auckland.
Hopes that 'Lynda's Law' will boost compo
Activist's bucket list focused on her campaigns in health care, not tourism and adventure
Save Oratia pop-up gallery targets Watercare
Residents will find out in two weeks if their homes will be taken for a new water plant.
Water plant opponents have deputy PM backing
Bennett said she'll be watching the situation to make sure proper processes are followed.
More anger over water plant plans
A small community fighting a "sprawling industrial complex" in the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges is feeling betrayed at the decision
Homes could go for huge water plant
Residents of Oratia are fighting a proposal by Auckland's water company to take their homes for a $300 million-plus water-treatment plant.
Marae, refuges funded to house homeless
Marae, women's refuges and other social agencies have won funding to house 3000 homeless families and individuals a year in the latest
Burned-out house target for new bylaw
A fire-gutted derelict house has been described by neighbours as a glaring example of the need to crack down on unkempt and nuisance properties.
Oratia: Strange, wondrous things
Oratia offers more than the average farmers' market, writes Karen Phelps.
Oratia: Apple of your eye
Oratia beauty really sums up this great family friendly place with its many laid-back features, writes Hannah Sperber.
A growing market for a gourmet experience
Shopping at farmers' markets feeds the heart, mind, soul and stomach. Kirsten Warner checked out some of the best products and top stallholders, just a sample of the many treats on offer.
West Auckland: Waitakere Estate a step back in time
So close to Auckland, and yet a world away, is a hotel tucked into an area of unsurpassed beauty. Nikki Birrell heads into the heart of the Waitakeres.
Setting the wheels in motion
Exercise, fresh air and new perspectives await those who venture on to Auckland's off-road cycleways, writes Kirsten Warner.
Oratia: Take your nose on a ride
An interactive wine-tasting venture brings the experts to you, writes Jim Eagles.
Taxi driver robbed at knifepoint for $30
Two men held a knife to a taxi driver's throat before pushing him out of his cab and driving off - for $30 in coins.