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	‘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



	Recap: Auckland FC draw with Macarthur FC Stuff.co.nz - 5 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Look back at live coverage of Monday night’s A-League Men clash in Campbelltown. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	One person seriously injured after truck collides with wall Stuff.co.nz - 5 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) Police have closed East Coast Road north of Auckland, following a serious single-vehicle crash on Friday afternoon. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Woman charged with bringing 22kgs of meth into the country in her checked luggage RadioNZ - 5 Jan (RadioNZ) The woman was arrested at Auckland International Airport on Sunday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General