Point Chevalier, Auckland

Cyclist who died in central Auckland crash named

Mandy Te Reporter from Central Leader

Police have released the name of a cyclist who died in a crash on a busy city road. On May 26, Geof…

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Man beaten in broad daylight during racist attack in Auckland

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

A man is recovering from a daytime assault where he was subjected to racial slurs by a group of men …

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Abuse survivor plans trip to replace memorial ribbons

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

A child abuse survivor is so upset at the removal of memorial ribbons from an Auckland Catholic chur…

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Poll: Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC data suggests that an increasing number of kids are injuring themselves on the sports field, with a 60% surge in sports-related injuries for kids aged 10 to 14 over the past decade.

Are some kids playing too much sport these days?

• Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
• Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
• No, it’s more important kids are active

Vote View Results

• 18.2% Yes, and they’re getting burnt out
  18.2% Complete
• 32.5% Unsure, every kid is different and it depends
  32.5% Complete
• 49.3% No, it’s more important kids are active
  49.3% Complete

1219 votes

The hunt is on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this month's magazine, we've got a special competition. We're looking for a houseplant hero! We're already seeing some amazing early bird entries, but perhaps your collection is even better? Let's see! Click through to find out how to enter.

I got scammed by the unruly tourists: Grandfather and roof scam victim speaks

John Weekes Reporter from Central Leader

The view from inside Auckland's 'secret' underground tunnel

Nicole Lawton Reporter from Central Leader

Move over CRL - Did you know that central Auckland already has an underground rail tunnel? It's dark, cold and lonely down there but funnily enough, it's responsible for just about a quarter of the city's power needs - giving warmth and light to thousands above.

Please add NP if you… View moreMove over CRL - Did you know that central Auckland already has an underground rail tunnel? It's dark, cold and lonely down there but funnily enough, it's responsible for just about a quarter of the city's power needs - giving warmth and light to thousands above.

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Arrests follow armed police search at European car shop in Auckland

Imogen Neale Reporter from Central Leader

Free Fisher & Paykel fridge

Karen from Morningside

Works well - had a slight drip from the freezer - so would suit basement or garage as a second fridge or beer fridge.
Dimensions are 650W x 670D x 2600 H.
Karen - 021 29 20878

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Childhood pen pals 'over the moon' to reconnect after 30 years

Danielle Clent Reporter from Central Leader

Childhood pen pals living 11,000km apart have been reconnected more than 30 years after they lost to…

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Are you good at taking photos?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just … View moreHi Aucklanders. Today marks the start of the Auckland Festival of Photography, with exhibitions being held at galleries around the region. Anyone with access to a camera, including phone cameras, has the opportunity to take part in the festival with the Nikon Auckland Photo Day competition. Just take a photo at any time on June 8 that showcases your slice of Auckland. The photo can be anything you want, including snaps of friends and family. All entries will be stored in a unique archive that currently has over 15,000 photos dating back to 2004. An exhibition of last year's top 30 entries is on display at the waterfront of Te Wero Island.
[Photo credit: 'Queens Street' by Murray Cammick, on display at Black Asterisk.]

How does the rise in water charges affect you?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out … View moreHi neighbours. From July, water and wastewater prices are going up in Auckland. For an average three-person household, the price hike will increase the water and wastewater charges by $2.30 a month. How will the rise in prices affect you? What do you think the additional money you have to fork out would be better spent on?
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Celebration of Pacific culture in Auckland

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Hi neighbours, Auckland's biggest celebration of Pacific culture in 2019 has officially got underway, with performances all around the city will you be attending?

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Biggest celebration of Pacific culture in Auckland begins

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader