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Latest from Mt Albert
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
‘It’s a rort’: Kiwis wrongly stung for visiting shops twice in a day
The Commerce Commission says the parking industry is 'an area of concern' for consumers.
Driver allegedly tries to ram patrol car before speeding off on wrong side
Police said the man’s actions put police and members of the public at serious risk.
Five Lotto players share $1m prize – where last night's winning tickets were sold
Powerball wasn't struck, lifting next Wednesday's jackpot to $12m.
Broke Boy Taco's only North Shore store closes for good
Owner Sean Yarbrough says he wants to focus on franchising the business.
Political billboard targeted in arson attack in hotly contested electorate
Police say circumstances of the fire are suspicious and now subject of an investigation.
Doctor says clinic's alleged failure to help dying man a ‘misunderstanding’
Mt Albert doctor Kiran Patel said he was in surgery during the emergency outside.
'Not our patient': Medical centre refuses help as passersby give dying man CPR
The man died in Auckland despite the efforts of a local business owner and passersby.
'Great sadness': Mt Albert Grammar pupil victim of fatal train accident
Headmaster Patrick Drumm shared the news in a message to the school community.
Baldwin Ave station after a fatal train accident
A person died after being struck by a train at the Baldwin Ave station. Video / Jason Dorday
‘Incredibly difficult time’: Person killed by train understood to be student
Police say a male died at the scene.
Overnight construction noise keeps Mt Albert residents awake until midnight
Residents were told crews would be working between 7pm and 5am.
Mount Albert Grammar braces for 4000 students, eyes second campus, as in-zone enrolments surge 20%
It is considering a second campus, with a derelict Carrington building one option.
Man charged after alleged cricket bat attack on Auckland school bus
The alleged offender fled the scene, police said.
Large Mt Albert site hits market with potential for 10-storey apartment developments
The neighbouring Carrington mega-project could bring up to 12,000 people to Mt Albert.
‘Really upsetting’: Māori student told to scrub off drawn-on tā moko design
One of the largest schools in the country has been accused of discrimination.
Are kids getting too soft? Readers clash over Auckland school’s winter uniform rule
One reader described the students' complaints as reflecting a 'growing victim mentality'.
Parents say school's 'ridiculous' rule leaves students 'cold' in classrooms
The school is enforcing a 'no jackets and scarves inside' rule despite 'freezing' weather.
Iwi launches sales of first 51 townhouses on ex-Unitec land
'The housing design of this small part of the project looks promising,' neighbour says.
'Nightmare': Mt Albert homes inundated after roadworkers strike water main
Two Mt Albert homes were flooded, forcing significant repairs and insurance claims.
Suspicious fire hits derelict Mt Albert hospital days before council deadline
The owners have until July 13 to secure the site under a council bylaw notice.
Mt Albert Grammar headmaster: A chaotic 25-year NCEA journey had to change
OPINION: Principal Patrick Drumm says 'knowledge is back in vogue' for the new curriculum.
Want to live like a Prime Minister? Ardern selling Auckland home after Oz move
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern and Clarke Gayford's Sandringham home is up for sale.
'We think it's winnable': Opportunity Party targets Labour stronghold electorate
The leader of Opportunity is confident she can win the Mt Albert seat in Auckland.