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	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



	Watch: Standing ovation for tennis great in Auckland after loss Stuff.co.nz - 6 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Never say never, but Venus Williams has almost certainly just played her last match at the ASB Classic. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	NZ house prices fell in 2025 but one city hit new peaks Stuff.co.nz - 6 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Market hits new lows in Auckland and Wellington, but Southland and Christchurch show resilience. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	From open day to Dubai: Inside the Emirates cabin crew recruitment process Stuff.co.nz - 6 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Emirates is actively looking for New Zealanders to join its cabin crew, increasing recruitment visits to Auckland from bi-monthly to monthly. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Auckland FC pegged back by Macarthur FC but avoid back-to-back losses Stuff.co.nz - 5 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Lachlan Brook’s goal for Auckland just before halftime was cancelled out by one from Tomi Uskok for the hosts midway through the second half. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport