Latest from Howick

Auckland rents up 5.2pc, average $662/week: Barfoot & Thompson
Latest jump is the biggest rise since 2015 when rents rose 7 per cent.

Family holiday ruined after hero dad run over trying to stop thieves stealing his car
The Kannangara family were looking forward to a trip away to celebrate buying a home.

Vehicle owner seriously injured trying to prevent it being stolen
More than one offender was involved in the early-morning theft, police say.

'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.

‘We were bleeding money’: Howick RSA may lose clubrooms after $4-6m sale
The $4-6m sale is the second RSA in weeks that has been bought for redevelopment.

Auckland shooting: Residents hear gunshots, police find bullet holes
Two vehicles and a garage appear to have bullet holes in them, police say.

The chandelier has 31,872 flowers made from recycled bottles
Artist Wendy Hannah says the sculpture was five years in the making.

Man missing after setting out for beach walk in east Auckland
Zhichao Wang was reported missing after last being seen at 10am yesterday.

'It’s horrific': Physical abuse and bullying a daily occurrence at Auckland school, parents claim
Daily fights and bullying at Howick College is causing parents to remove their kids.

New Zealand's best beaches, according to Liz from The Beths
Liz Stokes picks her favourite Kiwi beaches. Find out how to vote for yours.

New job for principal who quit private school role during bullying inquiry
One parent said she was 'horrified' by Dale Burden's appointment.

Stabbing: Person critically injured rushed to Middlemore Hospital
Emergency services responded to serious incident where a person was critically injured.

Maurice Williamson standing for seat on Auckland Council
Maurice Williamson is seeking one of two Howick seats on Auckland Council.

'Gut-wrenching': Liquor store ram-raided twice in a month
The vehicle smashed a hole in the wall that had been boarded up after previous raid.

AT's $41m upgrade for Howick on hold - may be done in stages
Concept design was deemed too expensive to build in one go.

Locations of interest: All Half Moon Bay cafe diners considered close contacts
Customers who dined inside and outside the Ara-Tai Cafe are now close contacts.

School case: 130 Auckland students and staff undergo Covid tests
The risk of transmission at the school was reportedly considered 'very low'.

Lockdown Heroes: Woman makes lockdown bearable with 'next level' display
A woman in Howick has entertained her local community with great creativity.

Why do some parts of Auckland have nicer, cleaner playgrounds?
Two councillors are calling out the lack of funding for South Auckland facilities.

'Almighty boom': Boy racer chaos - 'there is going to be a kid get hit one day'
Police are boosting Cockle Bay patrols after the latest of many dangerous incidents.

Howick home invasion: Terrified residents flee to safety as late night break-in unfolds
At first the residents discovered their power cut. Then they heard glass breaking.