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Wayne Brown wants retreat: 600 council staff moving into new office regardless

Staff shifting from the Orewa, Henderson offices and those previously at Takapuna.

Jeweller Michael Hill's sales jump 6pc, earnings expected to be lower

The retailer announced today that sales are up across Australia, NZ and Canada.

'Fit and healthy' man died holding his breath in pool

Ant Clausen's family found him at the bottom of an Auckland pool while on holiday from UK.

NZ's biggest builders: The contenders with $100m-plus workloads

They're nipping at the heels of the biggest operators.

Waka Kotahi causing ‘mayhem' with Harbour Bridge closures, local board member says

The bridge was closed five times on Saturday as winds gusted to 91km/h.

Identical triplets graduate with same degree from Victoria University

Identical triplets Max, Jackson and Cale Tu'inukuafe have graduated with the same degree.

Leaky building saga: Takapuna apartment tower owners win case against own lawyers

Lawyers challenged almost all aspects of the claim brought in the proceedings.

Auckland crime: Takapuna vape shop, Otara supermarket latest ram raid targets

Vehicles were used to gain entry at both premises.

French island cited in Takapuna apartment scheme's profile

Precedent used to illustrate profile: Mont-Saint-Michel.

Three times this year: MP Simon Watts asks for more Police resourcing after jewellery store ram raided

Thieves have hit an Auckland jewellery store for the third time this year.

Takapuna Beach rape trial aborted, reasons suppressed

The two men charged with raping and taping a woman were due to testify today.

Rider takes motorbikes for test drive - doesn't return them

String of stolen motorcycle reports linked as man uses suspected fake ID for test drives.

Takapuna Beach rape trial: Defence says woman took sedative 'to get a buzz'

Lawyers cross-examined the woman at length on day two of the High Court trial.

What are security experts advising Auckland's crime-hit businesses?

Business owners, understandably, can reach for immediate solutions after being burgled.

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.

Auckland mayoral candidates support second harbour crossing but divided on climate change

Takapuna event had a different feel to the Te Atatu meeting the night before.