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The cost of a private school education: NZ’s most expensive & how much fees have jumped
A Herald analysis of 20 leading independent schools' fees.

‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.

Phil Twyford’s office targeted in rubbish dump, MP claims link to Destiny criticism
Broken glass, takeaway wraps and rotting household rubbish blocked office entrance.

‘Pop, pop, pop’: Killer Beez member's inside account of gang war shootings
Pacer, Stinger and Gun Smoke Killer shot into the wrong house. Children were inside.

‘Black hole’: Crown quitting 109 new homes underwritten by KiwiBuild
First home buyers did not snap up these 109 homes: now we the taxpayers have bought them.

Bright ideas for the weekend, from the Lantern Festival to Manu World Champs and the Big Gay Out
No weekend plans? Here are eight things to do in Auckland and a few things for the future.

Four months, still no buyers: PwC trying to sell Du Val properties
Bare land ready for unit development and a multi-level apartment block are still for sale.

Residents on edge after train station assault amid reports of ‘creepy behaviour’
In one incident two children were chased by three masked men armed with water guns.

Water shortages for up to 15,000 West Aucklanders after ‘large-diameter’ main breaks
Due to the pipe's size it could take 24 hours to restore water to large parts of the West.

Duo arrested, firearms seized in West Auckland text scam raid
Police said inquiries remain ongoing and further arrests cannot be ruled out.

Home detention for ex-Killer Beez member who planned rogue hit on rival gang member
The judge said the defendant has a tough road ahead after handing in his patch.

'Thoughtless act': Police appeal after preschool robbery leaves kids without playground
Police are asking the robbers to think about the children and return the equipment.

Sixty-six cars to be stacked 20 levels high at new apartment block
Car parks will be sold on a 'first come, first served' basis for $50,000 each.

Man suffers electric shock during alleged copper theft at flood-affected home
Police vowed 'he will be held to account for his actions'.

Here's how to spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.

Retirement village vacancies rise: Ryman's chairman Dean Hamilton explains
Opening three new hospital buildings in Auckland and Hastings pushed up vacancies.

Ryman result: Australasian business has 1156 empty retirement homes
A new phenomenon: increasing vacancies being declared in our retirement villages.

Get into the festive season this weekend with these Auckland events
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Auckland - here's how to start celebrating.

NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad seen outside the Head Hunters pad in West Auckland
Members of the NZ Police Armed Offenders Squad were seen outside the Head Hunters pad in West Auckland on View Rd in Henderson. Video / NZME

What can you buy for $1?
The New Zealand $1 coin has halved in value since it was introduced in 1991.

Child critical after being hit by vehicle in West Auckland driveway
The child has been taken to Starship children's hospital.