2574 days ago

Police hunt man who robbed West Auckland restaurant armed with machete

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A man alleged to have robbed a West Auckland restaurant armed with a machete is wanted by police.

The robbery took place at a restaurant on Great North Rd, in Henderson on January 30 around 10.30pm, a police spokesman said.

Anyone with information about this man's identity or his whereabouts is urged to contact Waitematā Police on 09 488 6200 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Read more

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20 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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4 days ago

Door knockers

Colin from Henderson

Kids knocking on your door and running off is still a thing in 2026..

1 day ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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