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	The NZ city Counting Crows singer Adam Duritz doubts he will ever be invited back to Stuff.co.nz - 13 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) The legendary rockers behind hits like Mr Jones and Accidentally in Love are coming back to New Zealand next March, but only to Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Auckland FC survive stunning own goal to beat Central Coast Mariners Stuff.co.nz - 12 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Sam Cosgrove’s winner just before the hour mark saved Callan Elliott from total embarrassment. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Watch: Eric Murray wows with stunning shot as Fox and Hillier win Chasing the Fox Stuff.co.nz - 12 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) The rowing great wowed the rowdy crowd with his approach shot on the party hole at the charity golf event in Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Auckland FC v Central Coast Mariners: A-League clash, Polytec Stadium NZ Herald - 12 Dec (NZ Herald) Auckland FC head to Gosford to take on the eighth placed Central Coast Mariners. Read... Newslink ©2025 to NZ Herald Sport



	Auckland FC skipper to return from bench as they face Central Coast Mariners Stuff.co.nz - 12 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage of the A-League Men round eight match in Gosford. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Three Auckland stores caught selling alcohol to minors RadioNZ - 12 Dec (RadioNZ) Police say they`re disappointed. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Last fur seal at Auckland Zoo dies, marine habitat shuts Stuff.co.nz - 12 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) Orua - the last fur seal at Auckland Zoo - has died, the zoo has announced. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	'On track': Auckland councillor's renewed confidence in cashless ticketing for public transport RadioNZ - 12 Dec (RadioNZ) The $1.4 billion project which will allow people to pay for public transport with their phone or card anywhere across the country has faced major delays. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Kidnapping charges after Facebook Marketplace buyer allegedly robbed and assaulted RadioNZ - 12 Dec (RadioNZ) Police said the man had arranged to meet a seller in Auckland`s Wesley with intentions to buy a car. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	NZ's last seal in zoo euthanised, leaves behind 'special legacy' RadioNZ - 12 Dec (RadioNZ) Health conditions and a deteriorating habitat has seen Auckland Zoo farewell its only seal, Orua. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General