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Fire crews battle blaze at north Auckland house

Firefighters were called to the house fire in Takapuna at 6.30pm this evening.

The changing face of Auckland: Apartment projects to dominate in 2024

But as some rise, why are others struggling to get off the ground?

$26m buyer reneges on third Auckland house deal: What the sellers did

First, he failed to settle North Shore properties. Then, he did the same in Herne Bay.

Tastes from the motherland: The cuisines of immigrants

Migrant communities are carving new paths for their cuisines in New Zealand.

Name suppression lapses for builder accused of causing 70yo woman's death

A manslaughter trial is slated for August.

Summer in the 09: The best things to do in Auckland these holidays

Sticking around in the city? Enjoy tennis, penguins, music, family frolics, and more.

Auckland property lawsuit: The $20 million man who offered but didn’t settle

One vendor kept a $2m deposit, second one kept $834,000. But they then went further.

Watch: Wayne Brown claims Auckland property owners 'blackmailers' over coastal walk

Brown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.

Appellants back out of fight against $300m Bayswater plans

Some relief after 'long and energy-sapping journey'.

Gym instructor dies after accident while on LSD: Parents' plea to others

When couple's son died, some acquaintances never said a word. Why do we hide from grief?

Family's threat to close Takapuna-Milford coastal walk access over heritage dispute

Tens of thousands of walkers pass through Firth cottage’s private land each year.

Man seriously injured after being struck by car on Auckland’s North Shore

The westbound lane of Taharoto Road is blocked following the incident.

Scam victim hires private investigator to track ‘money mule’ after losing $100k

'In a lot of these cases you’re chasing shadows, but here there’s a genuine lead.'

Three youths arrested after dairy ram raid in Takapuna, Auckland

Hurstmere Rd superette front doors smashed in, with cigarettes, vapes and the till taken.

Police at scene of ram raid in Takapuna

Police made arrests after a ram raid in Takapuna overnight. Video / NZ Herald

Unruly tourists deported from NZ cause new trouble in UK

The infamous family was deported after alleged shoplifting, dining-and-dashing, abuse.