Latest from West Auckland

He made a replica cop car – but police won't let him drive it
Police "jealous"of his replica, owner says.

Paramedic's rare and risky procedure to save 3-year-old Ivy
Ivy, who has since been diagnosed with tonic-clonic epilepsy, is back to her bubbly self.

West Auckland blast: Mixing gases like lighting dynamite stick, says expert
The mixture of two gases by an Auckland man would have a dynamite-like effect.

'Not good enough': Auckland's stupidest bus shelter
AT says the bus shelter is blocking the houses and will be moved at the developer's cost.

Rates rebel in hospital, given six days to live
Penny Bright doesn't hate anybody, but has harsh words for Auckland's mayors.

Welding explosion victim was father of three
Howard Miller was a keen soccer player, Christian and family man.

Victims of horror crash named by police
Two women died after the crash on State Highway 16 on August 29.

Auckland explosion: Neighbours tried to save victim
Neighbours tried to save the man after the explosion but were repelled by intense flames.

Auckland Council considering eyeball tattoo ban
They want to give tattoo customers peace of mind their treatment is at a high standard.

60 flights affected as fog restrictions lifted in Auckland
Fog is also creating issues on the motorways.

Swanson Park & Ride praised, but more parks needed
Swanson's Park & Ride on the city's fringe close to overflowing, say commuters.

Charter school hold-outs approved as state schools
Decision confirms that all but perhaps one charter school will almost certainly stay open.

Shots fired near West Auckland childcare centre
Police are reported to have requested security footage from early childhood centre.

Bread made from insects a hit with Kiwis
Kirsten Unger talks adding crickets to bread recipes and pushing food boundaries.

How NZ VC winner survived German attack
World War I hero to be remembered at free concert in West Auckland.

Last-ditch effort fails: Doggone decision delivers Missy's death knell
Down Syndrome man's best friend on death row after dog owner's appeal dismissed by judge.

Police working to locate driver of car after West Auckland crash
The car rolled and landed on its roof, the driver had left the scene when police arrived.

Ten high-risk Auckland roads getting safety upgrades
Damning review leads Auckland Transport to prioritise road safety after years of neglect.

Father in Muriwai tragedy asks after son as helpers perform CPR
Neighbour tells how he comforted badly injured father stuck under car.

Fundraising event for cancer-fighting cop
The Auckland detective has been battling the disease for more than four years.

Concerns for welfare of missing 75-year-old Aucklander
Police would like the public's help to find missing Auckland man Yongan Jin.

Revealed: Auckland's economic scorecard - How our biggest city is faring
Things look good, according to Auckland Council's chief economist.

Bozzone responds to police 'no evidence' claim
Ironman Bozzone says he's disappointed in the driver he believes caused him to crash.

Troubled Cassels refuses to refund wedding deposit
Couples forced to go to tribunal to win back their $1000 fees.

Retirement Commissioner steps in on Down Syndrome KiwiSaver case
Tim Fairhall denied $8000 in Kiwisaver. But he's unlikely to live until retirement age.

Person killed by train in West Auckland
A person has been killed after being hit by a train in West Auckland.

Orion to search for fisherman missing at sea
The man failed to return from a fishing trip north of Tuvalu on Monday.