Mount Albert, Auckland

Woman dies working on farm on Auckland's remote Ponui Island

Kendall Hutt Reporter from Central Leader

VALENTINE'S DAY SILENT AUCTION - ALL FUNDS TO OXFAM

Claire from Morningside

It's Valentine's Day VERY soon and I have a fantastic My Goodness Gift Baskets hamper (worth $169) to silent auction for our Oxfam Trailwalker cause. I'm walking the 100km!

Take a look at the full line-up of goodies in it here: www.mygoodness.co.nz...

To enter a bid, email an … View moreIt's Valentine's Day VERY soon and I have a fantastic My Goodness Gift Baskets hamper (worth $169) to silent auction for our Oxfam Trailwalker cause. I'm walking the 100km!

Take a look at the full line-up of goodies in it here: www.mygoodness.co.nz...

To enter a bid, email an offer to dayknightstrailwalker2020@gmail.com by 10pm on February 11th. If you are fortunate enough to win the auction, we'll let you know on the 12th.

The hamper will be delivered free of charge in time for Valentine's Day with a red rose thrown in too – that bit is optional. New Zealand deliveries only. Go on - help a good cause and prove romance is not dead!!

Negotiable

One dead in crash near Auckland's Sylvia Park mall

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Grace Millane: Leo Molloy revealed as businessman charged with naming murderer

Catrin Owen Reporter from Central Leader

Audio Jacks starts tonight

Steve King from

Enjoy a roll-up and drink or two entertained by the summer sounds of Base FM's DJs.
Friday 7th, roll into the weekend with DJ Tido from 5pm
Sunday 9th, DJ Jazz sets the summer afternoon mood on Sun 1 - 5pm.

Kid-friendly atmos (there's a small playground) and sports club bar prices … View moreEnjoy a roll-up and drink or two entertained by the summer sounds of Base FM's DJs.
Friday 7th, roll into the weekend with DJ Tido from 5pm
Sunday 9th, DJ Jazz sets the summer afternoon mood on Sun 1 - 5pm.

Kid-friendly atmos (there's a small playground) and sports club bar prices and kitchen.

DIY decor for a creative teen

The Team from Resene ColorShop Mt Roskill

Upcycle a skateboard into a funky clock with geometric designs and Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

Video camera DV

Sue from Mount Roskill

Hi, looking to purchase a video camera that fits the tapes. 8mm tapes.

Corner lounge suite

Judy from Mount Roskill

In good condition other than where the damn cat has clawed the vinyl base 🙄. Hardly sat on. Longest side approx 2.8m, return approx 2.1m.

Price: $350

ACT leader David Seymour slams police and government in 'Make Aotearoa Great Again' policy launch

Stephen Forbes Reporter from Central Leader

Road worker hit and injured by fleeing motorcyclist in Auckland CBD

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

A road worker is injured after being hit by a motorcyclist fleeing police in central Auckland. Poli…

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Alberton Market Days are back!

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Its Alberton Market Day on Sunday! With 40 stalls of specialty produce, handmade goods and plants as well as street food by some of Auckland's top food vendors (Wise Boys Burgers, Bun Hun, Sabores, The Hungry Swine, Lulu’s Icecream), its going to be a cracker!

The vintage tearoom will be … View moreIts Alberton Market Day on Sunday! With 40 stalls of specialty produce, handmade goods and plants as well as street food by some of Auckland's top food vendors (Wise Boys Burgers, Bun Hun, Sabores, The Hungry Swine, Lulu’s Icecream), its going to be a cracker!

The vintage tearoom will be open and there will be plenty to entertain the young ones with Enchanted Walk fairy trail the garden, a fairy face-painter and a magic pebble painting activity.

Owairaka Eco Neighbourhoods will be showcasing some of their creative community projects and offering free seed planting for children. Pot a bee-friendly plant in an egg-carton cup to take away for your garden!

Live music by brother & sister duo Jasper & Jane Hawkins will create the summer soundtrack for the day. Make any purchase to be in to win a HUGE hamper of goodies donated to by all the stallholders!

Come along to enjoy the ambiance of the garden and beautiful heritage setting and support our great small entrepreneurs, makers and growers.

Alberton Market Day, Sunday 9 February 10-2pm, FREE ENTRY

'Journeys Framed' at Alberton for Waitangi Day

Rendell McIntosh from Alberton

Performances of 'Journeys Framed', a unique, short theatre piece of movement and sound, take place at Alberton on Waitangi Day this week. Brought to to life by distinguished performers from SeniorsDANCE company, the piece explores the experience of Pakeha migration to Aotearoa.

… View morePerformances of 'Journeys Framed', a unique, short theatre piece of movement and sound, take place at Alberton on Waitangi Day this week. Brought to to life by distinguished performers from SeniorsDANCE company, the piece explores the experience of Pakeha migration to Aotearoa.

Performances are at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm. Pop in to see these captivating dances take place in the ambient setting of the ballroom. Alberton's tearoom will be open serving savouries & sweet treats such old-fashioned NZ jam tarts (also fondly remembered as cheesecakes) and tea from the vintage china! Young ones will be entertained by Enchanted Walk Auckland fairy trail in the garden. The house will be open with free entry all day.

Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February, 10:30-4:30.

Enjoy a night of live music at Auckland Museum

The Team from Auckland Museum

A favourite event for Aucklanders young and old, LIVE at the Museum is back for 2020. Rock the night away with the melodic Tami Neilson and her brother Jay Neilson in the iconic Auckland Museum Grand Foyer.

Multi-award-winning Canadian-born, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tami Neilson needs no … View moreA favourite event for Aucklanders young and old, LIVE at the Museum is back for 2020. Rock the night away with the melodic Tami Neilson and her brother Jay Neilson in the iconic Auckland Museum Grand Foyer.

Multi-award-winning Canadian-born, New Zealand singer-songwriter Tami Neilson needs no introduction. Having become one of NZ’s most beloved artists of the modern era, blending country, soul and rockabilly into her signature high-octane performances, Neilson’s songs have tugged at our heart-strings and soothed our souls.

Accompanied by Tami’s brother and long-time co-writer/collaborator Jay Neilson, the Big Boss Mama will bring her extensive songbook to the Museum's Grand Foyer, to be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Tickets are selling fast, bring your family or friends and don’t miss this special evening performance. Learn more

Ute canopy

Selena from Avondale

For sale, $100 ono

Negotiable

Teenagers arrested after police pursuit ended in Auckland's Point Chevalier

Caroline Williams Reporter from Central Leader

Five teenagers were arrested following an overnight police chase across central Auckland, which ende…

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