Grey Lynn, Auckland

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Thanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working… View moreThanks to the brave and quick actions of these members of the public (pictured centre and centre right) – an offender who was trying to make a getaway after stealing money from a Henderson dairy was stopped and swiftly arrested. 👏

Earlier this month, one of the owners of the store was working behind the counter when a man entered the store and demanded money.

He walked behind the counter to the cash register and took a large sum of money, but the owner very quickly managed to activate the anti-theft smoke canon and the offender fled the shop.

Seeing what happened, the members of the public chased the offender and caught him, holding him until Police arrived soon afterwards.

He was then arrested and taken into custody.

A 40-year-old man has been charged with theft and was due to appear in the Waitakere District Court last week.

The money taken was returned to the dairy owners (pictured on the left), who were very grateful to those who stepped in to help.

A great result and example of people going above and beyond to look out for people in their local community.

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Poll: Are you in favour of water bills possibly rising across Auckland?

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Aucklanders' water bills could more than double over the next decade, rising $1200.

The likely price hike has been linked to the financial impact of Covid-19 and the region’s drought.

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*Please put NFP if you do not want your … View moreAucklanders' water bills could more than double over the next decade, rising $1200.

The likely price hike has been linked to the financial impact of Covid-19 and the region’s drought.

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Are you in favour of water bills possibly rising across Auckland?

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• Unsure- it's too complex

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• 5.6% Yes
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• 91.1% No
  91.1% Complete
• 3.3% Unsure- it's too complex
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1196 votes

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You will need a Jar for fermentation and Salt which is not iodised because it prevents the growth of bacteria.

Head over to our blog for the ingredients and the full … View moreKimchi is Korean fermented cabbage made with a rich paste of mainly sweet Korean chilli, fish sauce, mini shrimps and onion.

You will need a Jar for fermentation and Salt which is not iodised because it prevents the growth of bacteria.

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Three left jandals sell for $190 on Trade Me

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

An Auckland man has sold his 'three left footed jandals looking for a match' for $190 on Trade Me.

Greg Clark's intriguing trio drew 74,400 views, making his auction the most popular on the site this year.

Clark fielded 140 questions about the shoes which he listed after … View moreAn Auckland man has sold his 'three left footed jandals looking for a match' for $190 on Trade Me.

Greg Clark's intriguing trio drew 74,400 views, making his auction the most popular on the site this year.

Clark fielded 140 questions about the shoes which he listed after perpetually wearing out his right jandals.

"In my excitement to see the summer the last three years in a row I've been unfortunate enough to blow one out on the right flank," he said.

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Clark said he was now donning "shiny new jandals taking much greater caution with the placement of my right foot."

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To the man who took a crap on my lawn

Hylton from Morningside

To the man who decided to take a crap on my front lawn the day I was working from home. Next time please use the public toilets down at fowlds park or you could have come back to clean your mess up.

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I saw your every move while I was on a conference call but only managed to snap a photo as you quickly ran across the road.


Please don’t ever crap on my lawn again.