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	Video shows woman protecting boy from assault in brutal street fight Stuff.co.nz - 16 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) A woman has been hailed a hero after she used her body to shield a boy from being kicked during a brawl in Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	ASB Classic coup as world No 6 locked in for Auckland tournament Stuff.co.nz - 16 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) World No 6 Ben Shelton will headline the 2026 Classic, returning for a fourth straight year as tournament director Nicolas Lamperin secures one of the hottest names in tennis. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	In-house dog desexing helps Auckland Council combat overpopulation RadioNZ - 15 Oct (RadioNZ) More than 1300 dog attacks and 15,000 roaming dogs are reported to the council each year. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Father and son killed in double homicide house fire named RadioNZ - 15 Oct (RadioNZ) The names of two people killed in a suspicious house fire in Auckland have been released by police. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Auckland’s Diwali Festival dazzles with diverse offerings RadioNZ - 15 Oct (RadioNZ) The celebrations in the city centre are getting bigger each year, offering visitors a little something for everyone. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Father and 11-year-old son killed in Auckland house fire identified Stuff.co.nz - 15 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) A father and son were killed in a deadly house fire that police say was deliberately lit. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Auckland councillors share their top priorities Stuff.co.nz - 15 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) A total of 15 councillors were re-elected into Auckland Council, and all have big plans for the next term. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Interactive: How high-rise living could transform Auckland NZ Herald - 15 Oct (NZ Herald) A flyover motion graphic shows how one popular suburb could develop under density move. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald General



	Counting Crows add New Zealand date to world tour RadioNZ - 15 Oct (RadioNZ) The US rock band will play one show in Auckland in March, 2026 before flying to Australia. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Body found in water in Auckland's Te Atatu Peninsula RadioNZ - 15 Oct (RadioNZ) Police said a member of the public reported seeing a body in the water. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General