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The five knife-edge seats that could decide the next Government
At several times last night, just one vote separated Wood and Cheung in Mt Roskill.
Latest from Mt Roskill
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Luxon stands by MMP referendum next term, Bishop calls earlier comments ‘musings’
Luxon doubled down at an Auckland public meeting.
‘Left to rot’: Auckland residents say Kainga Ora ghost homes attracting illegal dumping
More than 30 empty Kainga Ora homes sit on O’Donnell Avenue.
Gas main breaks after digger mishap in central Auckland
Emergency services were called about 8.30am after a digger struck the pipes.
A gas pipe has burst near dominion road
Water could also be seen running across Hazel Ave in Mt Roskill. Video / Supplied
Property tycoon Dennis Parbhu faces $69m debt
A portfolio of properties includes the SOHO Hotel in Mount Roskill.
'Got there just in time': Auckland man rescues paralysed woman from burning home
'The mum was still lying in bed while the fire was getting bigger and bigger.'
Kāinga Ora says it didn't know tenant placed in state home was a rapist. He’s now accused of fresh abuse
'I understand they’ve still got to have somewhere to live, but not next to families.'
Witness calls for lights at dangerous intersection after woman, children hit by car
A woman is in a critical condition and three children are injured in hospital.
'Very rare': How one contaminated Auckland tap triggered a mass boil-water notice
Around 7800 properties were issued a boil-water notice last week.
E. coli alert: Watercare boil-water notice remains in place, most likely cause revealed
Watercare crews are inspecting the Big King reservoir and wider infrastructure network.
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About 7500 homes in four Auckland suburbs are under the boil-water notice.
E. coli alert: Watercare issues boil water notice for multiple Auckland suburbs
Public water tankers have been set up for people to access.
Investigation launched after man dies in police custody
Police say he collapsed at the Auckland District Custody Unit.
'Got lucky': Couple who received $158,000 in banking error claimed cash windfall was online casino win
"There must have been either wilful blindness or recklessness involved," the judge said.
Person pulled to safety amid suspicious blaze at Auckland home
One person had to be rescued from the house by emergency responders.
Queensland fruit fly find triggers tight fruit and vege controls in Mt Roskill
The controls cover 8562 Mt Roskill properties across two biosecurity zones.
Facebook Marketplace car sale turns into kidnapping and assault, two charged
Police say the victim was lured by a fake car sale at a Wesley address.
Fallen Labour minister eyes redemption in Mt Roskill rematch
The former transport minister admitted his share scandal was a 'massive lesson'.
Stop whinging about living in Auckland – it's a great city
Don't believe the bleating: this place isn't broke, dysfunctional or crime-ridden.
Inside Mitre 10's big plan to challenge rivals and close an Auckland gap
Five new stores are already opened or planned, but the CEO talks a two-pronged strategy.
Family shocked after three flaming Molotov cocktails hurled at Auckland home
'My granddaughter was sleeping in that room,' the home owner said.
Watch: Woman who received $158k in banking error believed it was 'blessing' from God
Interpol involved as UK bank is believed to have begun civil action to recoup the cash.
Simon Wilson: The Fletcher flutter – A councillor's tip for working with Wayne Brown
OPINION: Entrust, rubbish collections, Voices for Freedom and quotes from the campaign.