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Ask and you shall receive – at least that's how Michelle Pritchard got her mother's ashes back after they were stolen in a burglary last week.

A weekend drink-driving operation that caught a record number of people is an "all-time record of infamy" for North Shore, says area commander inspector Les Paterson.

She's young, enthusiastic and about to launch a nannying career.

Teenage Waimauku neighbours are trading backyard baseball for the big time.

Warriors coach Ivan Cleary is ditching the oval ball this weekend in favour of a round one.

Twelve-year-old Jack Bebbington's life was cut short suddenly and tragically but he gave several others the ultimate gift – another shot at life.

A plan to outlaw smokers from two of the central city's public squares is being considered.

Potential candidates are staying mum about whether they will stand if former Prime Minister Helen Clark resigns from her Mt Albert seat.

The former Devonport resident charged over an Anzac Day boating tragedy which claimed the lives of his two children has been sentenced to 250 hours community service.

Residential construction sunk further into the mire last month, with the number of new dwelling units authorised the lowest in 16 years.