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	Inspirational Brit missing a finger on each hand and three toes surges into ASB Classic quarters Stuff.co.nz - 7 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The feelgood story of the women’s ASB Classic will stretch into Friday’s quarterfinals, after Great Britain’s Francesca Jones continued her dream run in Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Fruit fly found in Auckland suburb; restrictions in place RadioNZ - 7 Jan (RadioNZ) A biosecurity operation is underway in Auckland`s Mt Roskill after a Queensland fruit fly was found. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Group thought to have used pool before unexplained death on Auckland’s North Shore Stuff.co.nz - 7 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police say an investigation is ongoing following a death in Devonport on Auckland’s North Shore. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Two-vehicle crash closes two southern motorway lanes RadioNZ - 7 Jan (RadioNZ) Police say one person has sustained serious injuries. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Five kilometres traffic queues on SH1 in Auckland after 'serious incident' RadioNZ - 7 Jan (RadioNZ) Just before 1pm, police said the incident had been resolved and the motorway was reopening. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	'Serious incident' closes part of State Highway 1 in Auckland RadioNZ - 7 Jan (RadioNZ) The motorway has been closed at Greville Road and police say motorists should delay their journey or follow diversions. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Watch: How Auckland’s WALL-E found his EVE in heartfelt airport reunion Stuff.co.nz - 7 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The man’s romantic gesture had thousands on social media hooked. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	‘Serious incident’ closes Auckand’s Northern Motorway lanes Stuff.co.nz - 7 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police say Auckland’s Northern Motorway - State Highway 1 - northbound has been closed at Greville Road as they respond to a serious incident. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Auckland City’s Club World Cup hero swaps school teaching for first pro contract Stuff.co.nz - 7 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) South Island United sign Christian Gray for inaugural OFC Pro League. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Nine years, a damaged driveway and a council tree that won’t budge Stuff.co.nz - 7 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) A large liquidambar tree between two long driveways in West Auckland has been the centre of a years-long dispute with Auckland Council. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General