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Don't know what to do this weekend? Here's what's on in Auckland
You have the whole weekend to try out these epic events happening across Tāmaki Makaurau.
'Absolute tragedy': Great Barrier resident dies in gas explosion; crews battle Ōrakei house fire
Two dozen firefighters responded to the house fire on Brenton Place.
Former youth defendant in pack rape case went on to climb ranks of Rebels gang
He went on to become a high-ranking Rebels gang member but says he wants a fresh start.
Staunch Māori rivals look for way forward
The Kīngitanga and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei have committed to a series of hui.
Watch: Video shows police taking person into custody after knife found
One witness said she saw at least six police cars and tasers drawn.
Ram raiders hit bar and cafe in Ōrākei, Ellerslie cafe burgled
Police are looking at whether the ramraid is linked to an Ellerslie burglary.
Ōrākei couple accuse property developer of 'bullying' after being banned from shops
'I think it is bullying and harassment. What else would you call it?'
Iwi's whare project invests in whānau
The third-wealthiest tribe, Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, is investing in its people.
Pacific community commemorates one year after Dawn Raids apology
An Ōrākei Marae ceremony marks a year since the Government's apology for the 1970s raids.
Suburban warfare: Rise of the ram raiders - struggling businesses targeted in brazen attacks
What are the police doing about ram raids and how can business owners protect themselves?
'I wish I hadn't said that': Anti-mandate woman's regret over beach stand-off
Protester denies being racist, telling the Herald, 'I have a dark dad.'
Watch: Anti-mandate protesters disparage iwi, laugh at haka after beach standoff
Anti-mandate protesters accused the iwi of being "violent" and laughed at a haka.
Bone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinner
Ruff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.
'Spectacular': New route through urban forest tipped as tourist drawcard
The cycleway will be a real buzz for Auckland and attract tourists, says Barb Cuthbert.
Live like a local and discover Mission Bay's hidden gems
There's no better way to get to know a place than through the eyes of a local.
'Intolerable': Woman launches legal action against neighbours, alleges 21 months of 'hell'
Ōrākei residents say allegedly antisocial neighbours are destroying their lives.
Driver dies in two-car crash in Auckland, road closed
The driver of one vehicle - the sole occupant - was killed.
Dame Jenny Gibbs stands by level 4 driveway drinks
Dame Jenny says she's certain she's broken no rules.
Proposed school zone change set to fix anomaly
Mum 'absolutely thrilled' new zone will let her boys attend their closest high school.
'I'm not a vicious person': Developer denies harassing holdout pensioners
'I can hold my head up high.'