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My Secret Auckland: Comedian Itay Dom shares his favourite spots in the city
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

‘Thuggery’: US rugby star sent off for stomping Wallaroo’s rival’s head
Australia’s Pacific Four Series win was marred by an act of ‘thuggery’ from one of the United States players.

From South Auckland to the Super Bowl: Kiwi dancer takes centre stage with the world’s biggest stars
27 year-old Jessica Toatoa has gone from dancing in her home town, to sharing a stage with one of her idols.

Why a principal who called an abuse complainant ‘incessant’ stands by his words
The principal of a top Bay of Plenty school engaged a PR company to ‘limit the collateral impact’ and called an abuse complainant ‘incessant’. He’s not backing down.

We should thank Brooke Van Velden for having the courage to take political heat, writes Damien Grant
OPINION: Brooke Van Velden’s portfolio made the Pay Equity mess her problem and she did not shirk the responsibility. She knew what had to be done and did it.

Kidnapped: Woman claims police bungled investigation into her alleged abduction
Two women claim they were kidnapped by several men in a van - who remain in the community.

Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden: Worm farms - a guide to getting started
Opinion: A worm farm and nutrients are a great combination for the vegetable garden.

Brazilian jockey Bruno Queiroz making his mark in Central Districts
A Brazilian who met a Kiwi in Singapore is our latest riding star.

MacKenzie left bloodied by seat thrown by own fans
Aberdeen defender Jack MacKenzie was left bloodied after being struck by an object thrown by one of his own fans amid a pitch invasion following his side's Scottish Premiership defeat at Dundee United.

Hurricanes count the cost as injuries sour late escape
The Hurricanes’ dramatic victory against the Highlanders may have come at a cost, with three players forced out of the contest.

‘Should be bustling’: Inside the Christchurch mall locals say is dying
Bush Inn’s management said although there was some vacancy inside the mall, it would soon be announcing some significant national retailers.

The tiny town bucking the sluggish tourism trend
What’s drawing Kiwis to this holiday hotspot?

Police firearm found by member of the public after falling from patrol car roof
Ever left something on the roof of your car and driven off? You’re not alone. Guns, breathalysers, notebooks, phones and a laptop have fallen from police car roofs.

Why a near-new social housing property is boarded up, and in need of repair
It’s only 18 months old, but a social housing unit already needs “substantial maintenance” after hosting just one tenant - and it’s not the only one.

Columnist dismisses ‘faux outrage’ after pay equity column
Andrea Vance says she’s sorry for one thing, but she isn’t sorry for what she said about ministers who scaled pay equity.

Saving the Kiwi community hall, one sausage sizzle at a time – Glenn Dwight
OPINION: It's time to crank up the barbie and save our community halls.

On The Up: Kiwi return to Waiheke in major conservation milestone
Waiheke Island is the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released.

On The Up: Greater Waikato Railway Modellers Inc. brings farming history to life
Club initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.

Tee-times for weather-delayed third round at US PGA
Play in the third round of the US PGA Championship is delayed because of thunder at Quail Hollow.

Piastri beats Verstappen to pole after Tsunoda crash
McLaren's Oscar Piastri beats Red Bull's Max Verstappen to pole position at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.