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'Bunch of thugs': Vandals wreak havoc ruining Auckland rugby fields

Vandalism is costing Auckland ratepayers hundreds of thousands yearly.

Most of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to rise

The partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.

$336m Eastcliffe retirement village planned at Ōrākei, East Auckland

Rebuild will demolish all but one building and create $336m village called The Point Mission Bay. Video / Eastcliffe

Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed

Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.

Will she or won't she? Deputy coy on potential mayoral bid, but reveals timeline

Speculation began when Desley Simpson's son registered desleyformayor.co.nz last year.

Young person arrested after 'incident' on Auckland bus involving imitation gun

Police were called after a bus passenger was seen with what turned out to be a fake gun.

'I'm very proud': Son's quick thinking saves lives in Ōrākei house fire

One person was taken to hospital in a serious condition.

Firefighters battle Ōrākei house fire, one person seriously injured

Emergency services were called to the blaze at 9.45am.

My Secret Auckland: Tim Alpe shares his favourite spots in the city

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.