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Why consultants for Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray say pair should be allowed home helipad

The couple have been planning to build a helicopter pad on their place since late 2021.

Westmere cul-de-sac where pair found critically injured in car a known party spot

Police investigating after incident in Auckland suburb.

Screaming heard as two critically injured people found in Westmere cul-de-sac

Neighbours heard man screaming from inside a car and going "ballistic".

Gas leak on Meola Rd, residents told to close windows 'immediately'

'Please refrain from using any naked flames until further notice.'

AT puts security guards on closed Meola Rd to protect workers

The closure was recently extended for three more months until the end of April.

AT building 28 pedestrian crossings on a single project

Mayor Wayne Brown says AT has "lost the plot" on crossing costs.

Football boss blasts AT over extending major road closure

Extended shutdown of road also set to impact Auckland's Big Gay Out this month.

Residents fume as major Auckland road closure extended

AT assured residents the road would be open no later than the day after Waitangi Day.

Man accused of champagne flute assault at Auckland mansion loses name suppression

He has pleaded not guilty to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.

Gang member's funeral closes main road: Police investigating driving behaviour

Anyone seen putting others in danger will be held accountable, police say.

Watch: Huge gang funeral procession closes Auckland streets

Funeral procession leaves central Auckland suburb and rides south.

Champagne flute assault at mansion, party host saves victim

The only sound was laughter and the clinking of champagne glasses - then came the blood.

Body found in Auckland creek: Police identify man, death still 'unexplained'

Autopsy due to be carried out today.

Tauranga mayor sells luxury Auckland home

Westmere property first hit market four years ago with price tag of 'around $20 million'.

Communities split over free school lunches

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)

Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).