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A sign saga…

Locals who have driven down Station Road, Pukekohe, recently may have noticed the eye-catching road signs reading: ‘Please slow down, my dad works here.’ The...

From the Editor: One size fits?

From the law to education, health, business and politics, our society’s organisations and institutions either appeal to or aim to represent Joe (or Jenny)...

Rider charged for failing to stop on Puhinui Road, Manukau

A motorbike rider who failed to stop for police and instead hit the accelerator this morning is now facing charges. The 22-year-old man was spotted...

Mayor asks for quick-fix transport solutions

Mayor Wayne Brown is calling on Aucklanders to identify small roading issues that could be fixed quickly, as Auckland Council prepares to take charge...

Emergency services prepare for CRL opening

A final multi-agency emergency exercise takes place in the City Rail Link’s underground stations and tunnels this week, ahead of the CRL opening to...

Shotgun armed south Auckland rider sniffed out by police dog

A fleeing moped rider in possession of drugs and loaded firearms could not escape a police dog team early yesterday morning, August 24. The 38-year-old...

Delays after crash on Puhinui Road

Motorists are being advised of major delays following a crash on Puhinui Road at Wiri this Tuesday morning, say Counties Manukau Police. The crash, between...

New Takanini bridge – Baker, Bishop cross over

Takaanini Station’s new pedestrian bridge has been officially opened, giving locals a safer way to cross the railway. Auckland Council Transport and Infrastructure Delivery Committee...

Government moves to ban under-16s from social media

Children aged under 16 would be banned from social media under legislation the government is introducing to parliament. The Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child...

Missing teen – have you seen Laquan?

Police are asking for the public's help finding Laquan, reported missing from the Papakura area. The 14-year-old was last seen at approximately 5pm on Monday,...