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	Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says government 'unqualified' to lead city's economic recovery RadioNZ - 9 Feb (RadioNZ) The comments came as Wayne Brown again renewed calls for a bed levy tax, despite the government`s opposition to the move. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	One dead after crash involving truck and trailer in rural South Auckland's Buckland RadioNZ - 9 Feb (RadioNZ) Logan Road in Buckland remains closed while police examine the scene. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Long-running Auckland bookstore lives to fight another day after being forced to move Stuff.co.nz - 9 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Hard to Find Books was faced with the prospect of becoming homeless but has secured a new location. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Uncertainty for Auckland amid housing rule changes Stuff.co.nz - 9 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Auckland Council`s planning has been thrown for a loop after what looks like yet another government-imposed rule change over housing. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	How you can buy a house in Herne Bay for less than $940,000 RadioNZ - 9 Feb (RadioNZ) Standalone houses in the Auckland suburb, usually the country`s most expensive area, have a median value of $3.03 million. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Reports of serious injuries after Auckland crash involving truck and trailer unit Stuff.co.nz - 9 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Police confirm serious injuries and road closures following early morning crash. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Uncertainty for Auckland amid housing rule changes RadioNZ - 9 Feb (RadioNZ) Auckland Council`s planning has been thrown for a loop after what looks like yet another government-imposed rule change over housing. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Watch: Kiwi sprint stars qualify for world champs with sizzling times in Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 9 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) Speedsters Zoe Hobbs and Tiaan Whelpton qualified for the world indoor championships at the Sir Graeme Douglas International in Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	'Anything is possible': New Zealand-born Tongan to play in Super Bowl LX RadioNZ - 9 Feb (RadioNZ) The Seahawks` running back George Holani was born in Auckland and lived in Onehunga before his family migrated to the US. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Car fire at Khyber Pass off-ramp jams SH1 in Auckland RadioNZ - 8 Feb (RadioNZ) A car fire has closed the SH1 Khyber Pass off-ramp in central Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General