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Recycling plant seeks community support after huge fire
A Givealittle page has been set up to support recovery efforts after the Glenfield blaze.

Fire truck breakdown left firefighters trapped in basket above North Shore blaze
The union said the 'last resort' failed when a manual lever broke in a firefighter's hand.

Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'
It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries.

Watch: Chopper footage shows extent of North Shore inferno
Fire and Emergency has advised people in the area to stay inside.

'Things went boom': Giant fireball, projectiles as North Shore blaze erupts
Resident near fire says 'smell of the smoke is awful'.

Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.
Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied

Teen charged with murdering US student Kyle Whorrall appears in court
He appeared in the Auckland District Court today.

On The Up: Defence lawyer on gender gap, work-life balance in legal field
Stereotypes, gangs, AI and workaholics: Is the law really worth it?

Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'
He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.

'Terrifying': Kiwis react as Cyclone Tam rips off roofs, downs trees
About 10,000 homes remain without power in Northland this evening.

Ponsonby CEO unable to give evidence at $430k supercar road rage trial
The CEO was a key witness; his absence delayed the 74yo’s judge-alone trial.

Bayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwater
A challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.

Toy shop robbers 50km high-speed police dash across Auckland
Dash began after 3.18am burglaries at a currency exchange and toy store in Browns Bay.

'Huge guns': Armed cops swarm North Shore street after person seen with firearm
Residents reported seeing officers with 'huge guns' outside their homes this afternoon.

Auckland school closed because of 'ongoing' water issues
Students have been told to stay home.

MMA fighter death: Why an Auckland man’s conviction was secretly tossed
Darren Couper punched the victim an estimated 55 times after he'd been fatally stabbed.

Primary school targeted in native tree poisoning attack, principal hits out at police
Principal Deborah Barclay says police and the council seem ambivalent to the offending.

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

Man hospitalised after car reportedly stolen on North Shore
The man said three people approached him, assaulted him, and took his car.

‘I’ll f***ing shoot you’: Dad and son stabbed in brutal ‘gang-ordered’ home heist
The pair were attacked on the front lawn of their home on Auckland's North Shore.

‘We burst into tears’: Family find time capsule on anniversary of dad’s death
Builders made the discovery while carrying out renovations.