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Teenage boy falls down cliff at Bucklands Beach

A teenage boy has fallen off a cliff at Musick Point.

Salon backs charging kids at adults' prices: Snot, tantrums and chaos not welcome

"We've had lots of hairdressers respond and actually agree with us."

Brats' bills: Hair salon hikes prices over unruly kids

Snot on chairs, ripped magazines, temper tantrums and broken equipment: no brats.

Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here

Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.

Macleans College abandons NCEA Level 1

At least five more schools consider dumping NCEA Level 1 in view of proposed reforms.

Son nabs thieves driving Mum's stolen car

Police say the arrests are part of a wider investigation into the theft of cars.

School turns house-builder to lure staff

Auckland schools are taking desperate measures, even building houses, to recruit teachers.

Teacher dies in cycling accident

A retired teacher has died after a truck hit his bike in Hamilton yesterday

A tale of three Auckland family homes

Corazon Miller talks to three generations of one family who all own property in Supercity about why they chose to buy and the sacrifices they made.

Driver surrenders to police after hit and run

An 18-year-old has surrendered to police after a hit and run left another teenager critically hurt late last night.

Swinging into action on Auckland's fairways

For a day of fresh air and fun, golf can't be beat. Graham Hepburn visits Auckland's courses.

No money, so teen starts a fire

Four of the best: Places to dine beside the sea

Walkway a 'dream come true'

Crowds enjoy watching luxury launch refloated

<i>The Beach House</i>, Bucklands Beach

A Bucklands Beach restaurant proves dining out can still be a delight.

Ex-school staff member faces sex charges

Soccer: Ryan Nelsen answers your World Cup questions

"Most of my teammates read comic books and would not even know what political science means", says political science scholar Ryan Nelsen.