Carjacking, armed police and locked-down schools on dramatic day in Auckland
Two of our wealthiest suburbs were ground zero for a series of terrifying incidents.
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Police raided two homes in West Auckland looking for thieves who robbed jewellery store.
Watch: Thieves escape police after robbing North Shore jeweller
Multiple members of the public witnessed the robbery unfold in Takapuna.
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Takapuna land sale defended, leaders angry at critics of $400m scheme
Board was equally divided so chair used his casting vote to carry the deal.
$400m apartment, office, shopping scheme planned for Takapuna carpark site
A $33.2 million carparking site in Takapuna's heart has been sold for a secret sum.
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Simon Wilson: Not the best but good enough, so let's get light rail done
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Seeing red: More drivers caught racing through intersections not coughing up fines
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Developer apologises over European emphasis in brochure
Brochure criticised for highlighting Takapuna as having high European population.
Smashed glass and jewellery on road: Police investigating Takapuna jewellery break in
The Herald understands a large amount of high-end jewellery and watches were taken.
'Letdown': Up to 30 students at top Auckland school drunk on last day
A group of up to 30 students have been banned from official end-of-year celebrations.
Auckland school says its seniors won't return next week
Takapuna Grammar School says move back on Tuesday impractical and unnecessary.
Locations of interest: 16 new sites across upper North Island level 3 areas
Some people exposed to Covid-19 will need to arrange testing immediately.
Positive case on $35m Auckland construction site
Positive case involves a painter who visited large site in Takapuna.
Touch rugby, icecream and sunbathing ... Aucklanders urged to 'do the right thing' after level 3 breaches
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'Consider new strategy': Seymour questions elimination plan
Act leader David Seymour says Government must consider a suppression strategy.
Calls for comprehensive support package for Auckland businesses
Auckland's lingering lockdown continues to hamper businesses.
Wipeout: Level 4-breaking surfer bails as police launch nears; fishermen given warning
It was less Point Break and more point escape for a rule-breaking surfer this morning.
Kiwis rush to supermarkets despite pleas not to panic-buy
People are being urged not to panic buy groceries this evening after lockdown announced.
On yer bike: Cyclists not using flash new bike facility in Auckland
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Tragic childcare death: Unknown how long 4yo lay unconscious on childcare slide
Coroner says it's not known how long 4-year-old lay unconscious.
Girl, 12, breaks nose after being thrown into bus windscreen
A car reportedly forced the bus to brake hard after cutting into the bus lane.
Lockdown family's Wi-Fi nightmare
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Unmasked: The Auckland bus drivers not wearing face coverings
Virus expert questions Covid-19 mask mandate in our largest city following Herald survey.
NZ's fatal drowning rates shame – the most deadly beaches revealed
Kiwis urged to take precautions before entering the water this summer.
'You get that sense of flying': Why foiling is taking over NZ waters
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Two suspected suicides in four days: Review slams DHB's mental health unit
Grieving step dad says report makes grim reading. Board let unit "drift".
Hit and run: Teen cyclist run off road three times by angry motorists
White car swerved at cyclist, flipping him onto the road.
Sudden death at popular Auckland beach
A witness told the Herald she believed a man had drowned at Takapuna Beach.