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'Seriously unfair': Auckland dad slams 'cruel' vegan posters outside primary school
The dad believes it is up to parents to choose when to educate children on the issue.
'So aggressive': Uber bans Kiwi user after 'fake report' from driver
Auckland man was banned from Uber after a driver made a 'fake report' of damages.
Photos show wild weather damage across Dairy Flat, Auckland
One of the photos shows a trampoline that landed 100m from where it took off.
Wild ride: Kitten survives trip across Auckland stuck in car engine
One of the men in the fire brigade played cat sounds on his phone and the kitten came out.
Watch: Poignant moment the Last Post echoed across an empty Eden Park
Andrew McDowall said it was an honour to play a genuine WWII bugle inside Eden Park.
Auckland couple's lockdown-themed pregnancy announcement
Stephanie Pyatt had to FaceTime her fiancé during her scan, as he sat in the car waiting.
In pictures: Auckland photographer captures 'forgotten normality' of city in lockdown
Photographer Jono Parker has documented Auckland in the time of pandemic.
'Blind b****': Auckland nurse abused during supermarket trip
An ICU nurse is pleading for Kiwis to show a bit more kindness towards health workers.
Fears as 'disaster tourists' book apartments for lockdown stays
One of the people told the building manager he 'just needed a night away from home'.
Booze shops' outrageous fortune: Huge queues for Friday liquor
Videos show queues span multiple blocks as west Aucklanders prepare for the weekend.
SPCA investigating brutal killing of pukeko chicks in Mt Albert
A woman was 'shaken to her core' after a man killed the bird in front of her yesterday.
'Shaken to my core': Man brutally kills pukeko in front of woman in Mt Albert
The woman says the man appeared 'dangerous' and she fears he will kill again.
Watch: Car reverses on motorway on-ramp in West Auckland
Police urge drivers to call *555 if they witness any dangerous driving.
Mum's shock: Police called on screaming children
The mum says it was a normal situation for a family with children — then police knocked.
Mystery solved: What Auckland's 'Whatever' sign is all about
It's set to become an iconic fixture of the city's skyline.
'I'm devastated': Iconic Route 66 statue stolen from Newmarket
The iconic statue has been on the footpath in Newmarket for 25 years.
Crack-up! Fed-up resident throws birthday party for hazardous footpath
An Auckland resident was sick of having her repair pleas ignored. She came up with a plan.
Auckland cyclist's epic Laser Kiwi ride for a good cause
A Kiwi's creative way to spend his birthday has gone viral.
Auckland army surplus store takes down confederate flag
The customer says the Dukes of Hazzard excuse does not fly.
Eight alternative Auckland holiday walks to Waitākere Ranges
The rāhui in the Waitaks is an opportunity to get out and explore Auckland's other tracks.
Salon refuses to cut girl's hair because mum not a client
Four-year-old Shelby was a regular customer of the salon but will never go back.
'If you need $, please take what you need': The Kiwi busker giving money away
Duncan Scowen says he got a lot of help growing up so he wants to help others.
Dine and dash: Auckland cafe's big problem
It takes a lot of coffees to make up for this many walkouts.