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It’s a busy weekend in Auckland with classic cars, movies, Pride and more

Here's how to spend the first weekend of autumn.

One seriously injured after buses collide at Auckland intersection

Two people have been hurt after accident in Westmere.

‘Thought it was a bomb’: Victim suffered laceration, broken ribs in Queen St falling debris incident

A woman was injured by falling masonry, causing head and rib injuries.

Live at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venue

Downtown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life.

Jury rejects self-defence claim after ‘execution-style’ Queen St shooting, gunman guilty of murder

The defence said he had been subject to a brutal group attack prior to firing.

Double water tragedy: Two dead in separate Auckland incidents

Two people died in separate water-related incidents in Auckland yesterday afternoon.

Fire bug on the loose in Auckland: Multiple incendiary devices planted under cars

Police launch manhunt for arsonist who torched one electric car and targeted others.

‘Hateful’: Police on alert as protest against Destiny Church planned for Auckland

Action comes after violent scenes at Rainbow Parade last weekend.

Uplifting ideas for your weekend: From free ice cream and music, to mermaids at Queens Wharf

Put down your phone, put aside your woes and get into the city for some fun.

Auckland Transport puts off controversial overnight CBD parking charges for another year

The overnight charge will now be introduced in March 2026.

Auckland Art Gallery closes due to ‘unexpected building issues’, safety concerns

A leaking pipe on the second floor of the gallery has forced its closure.

‘I was pretty high’: Serial thief stole $60k focusing on donation boxes, tip jars

For years, he was a bane on North Island businesses. But a remarkable change was reported.

Pedestrian seriously injured after collision with cyclist in central Auckland

The pedestrian was taken to Auckland City Hospital in a serious condition.

'Later than we hoped' - SkyCity reveals another big Convention Centre delay, hands out blame

Opening date is now 12 months away, says SkyCity. Fletcher says there's been no change.

SkyCity casino wants larger deck so more people can smoke while playing pokies

The move has outraged public health groups who are opposing the casino's application.

Auckland court officers brutally attacked by prisoner

One officer suffered a broken jaw, while the other was knocked out cold.

Police vehicles damaged in ‘erratic and dangerous’ car chase across Auckland

Video footage shows at least 12 police vehicles pursuing a blue vehicle through Onehunga.

Helium balloon causes power outage in Central Auckland, residents report ‘loud bang’

The first electricity outage was reported shortly before 3pm.