Fire and Emergency say a digger punctured a gas main shortly after 10am.

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25 Oct: Aucklanders are being urged to look out for yellow-legged hornets, following the discovery of a queen's nest this week

24 Oct: Hope for a big turnout at the World Dairy Summit in Auckland next year

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24 Oct: A 38-year-old charged with murdering a father and son in East Auckland is due to appear in Manukau District Court today

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Rugby League:
Manly Sea Eagles fullback Tom Trbojevic has put speculation around his future to bed by signing a one-year extension with the NRL club, through to the end of the 2027 season 16:17

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