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'Shower of blood': Auckland radio host speaks out after driveway attack
Harnek Singh speaks about his ordeal and stay in ICU.

Inside scoop: Why was an Auckland icecream festival cancelled?
Yachting or an icecream festival? This waterfront ain't big enough for the both of them.

'Unbelievable': Elaborate 'lost keys' scam to steal Audi parked at hotel
Police say they are making inquiries over the alleged vehicle theft.

'I'm suffering': Woman's laser hair removal session goes horribly wrong
She was still in pain several days after the incident. Clinic offers apology.

North Island crashes: Taupō crash injures seven, car flips off motorway in Auckland
Three drivers have been injured in crashes overnight.

Live: Quarantinder - love-struck MIQ staffer snuck notes into guest's groceries
The hotel worker was sacked for the hotel room encounter.

Waiheke wonder businesses: How they're thriving in the age of Covid
Three businesses on Waiheke Island are in growth mode despite Covid-19.

Aucklanders not out of woods despite long-weekend relief
Chris Hipkins has given the green light for Aucklanders to go away for the long weekend.

'You must be crazy': Michelle Boag fumes over Viaduct pop-up party plans
How did a family friendly space get a liquor licence? Michelle Boag wants to know.

Editorial: Happy anniversary Auckland - and everyone else
Editorial: It's the time of year to be proud to be New South Welsh... eh?

Chinese New Year: Family potluck turns into dinner for 160
People can't travel, so they're coming together.

Lockdown baby boom - is it a thing?
Some hospitals are reporting a baby boom nine months after the country's lockdown.

Auckland Covid-19 cases: New location of interest released
There are 19 locations relating to the Auckland border-related community cases.

No signs of Covid-19 in wastewater testing, but people urged to remain vigilant
The testing follows positive cases of Covid-19 in Auckland and Northland.

Child abuser caused disastrous 'tsunami'
Mother says predator, sentenced today, created a "hellish, poisoned" environment.

The McCaw effect? Richie spotted with Jimmy Spithill before crushing Cup wins
All Black great seems to be a fan of outspoken Aussie sailor...

Day 19: Kiwi Grey's Anatomy star still in MIQ
"Day 19 of isolation and we are both still alive" Martin Henderson wrote on Instagram.

Police officer bashed as bystanders film
It was "incredibly fortunate" the outcome wasn't worse, top cop says.

'Our players tell a very different story' over abandoned cricket game
The pair from a Year 11-13 team have been stood down from all cricket until the hearing.

Public appeal to find owner of kayak found in water north of Auckland
Police are appealing to the public for help after a lone kayak was found in the water.

Covid-19: Where to get tested in Auckland today
Here's where you can get a Covid-19 test around Auckland today.

Woman says teen daughter also infected at Pullman Hotel
A woman believes one of her daughters caught Covid-19 while at the Pullman hotel.

Nervous wait for Covid test results ahead of long weekends
Govt is tracking down the test results of 48 people who stayed in MIQ with Covid infected.

Revealed - bank, supermarket among new locations visited by Covid cases
The Ministry of Health has revealed new Auckland locations of interest.

Watercare only prosecuting 'significant' waste consent breaches
About 24 companies each month are caught breaching their trade waste consents.

'We thought he was scanning the codes': Grandad's phone full of QR code photos
Sola Vuna has shared a heartwarming story and a wake-up call about how to use Covid app.

Covid cases spark long queues at Auckland testing stations
There are already long queues at Covid testing sites in Auckland this morning.

PM ponders tougher rules for returnees after completing managed isolation
Fresh alarm as more community cases surface. Major and events under threat.

Covid-19: Community cases cast doubt on holiday weekend events
Events over the Auckland Anniversary Day and Waitangi Day weekends are in doubt.