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One witness said she saw at least six police cars and tasers drawn.
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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.
'Gucci and glamour': Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson on stepping up to leadership
"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."
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.'
School forced into real lockdown after practising earlier in the day
The school was placed into lockdown this afternoon as a precaution.
No more New Zealand - big Kiwi corporates make 'Aotearoa' name change
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei says we don't need to wait for politicians to make the change.
Tamaki Drive re-opens early after work on new bridge
The giant crane lifted two 60 tonne beams onto the new bridge extension.
Tamaki Drive closed over weekend for construction of bridge
The new pedestrian bridge is part of a $14.4m upgrade of Tamaki Drive.
Paritai Drive stoush: Tenancy battle over unpaid rent, 'anti-social behaviour'
Paritai Drive tenant ordered to pay $10K to landlord after failing to pay rent
Covid 19 coronavirus: Ōrākei Marae temporarily closes walkway on private land to keep people safe
A 'public' walkway that is actually on private land is closed as part of Covid response.
Plans to stop high rise developments in wealthy suburbs
The council plans to investigate the Orakei Local Board plan next year.
Battle of the trees: Outrage after thousands spent on private pruning jobs
The local board says the scheme is designed to encourage landowners to save trees.
Anglicans put Orakei church and hall on the market
The St James Church is in the Auckland suburb of Orakei and built in 1957.
Auckland seaside village fuming over safety improvements
Councillor Desley Simpson says Auckland Transport's consultation needs improving.
Auckland Transport booed over no-show at meeting
More than 600 packed a public meeting to oppose safety improvements to St Heliers.
Board wants container trucks out of residential suburbs
Transport officials unmoved on plea to ban container trucks from passing through Ōrākei
New $13m apartments in Orakei get consent
An Orakei penthouse could become the country's most expensive apartment sale.
Auckland 'Statue of Liberty' row: Tribe admits 'error'
Ngāti Whātua leader says it was an "error" to seek funding before gaining tribal backing.
Ian Taylor: Giant Ōrākei pou is for all New Zealanders
COMMENT: A giant kauri pou on Bastion Point would represent all New Zealanders.
Watch: First images of Auckland's 'Statue of Liberty'
Video shows a giant pou, or pole, using fallen kauri from the Waitākere Ranges.