Rodney Times

'Someone will die' at intersection

Changes are being put in place to reduce incidents at this high risk intersection.

Residents have witnessed more than 14 incidents at this intersection north of Auckland since Christmas.

'It would be nice to be paid what we're worth'

Support staff urge the Government to unfreeze the operations grant as students are being negatively impacted.

School support staff feel "underpaid and under valued" following the Government's operational funding freeze.

Nick not the 'muddy water minister'

Environment Minister Nick Smith at the announcement to clean up New Zealand's waterways at Riverhead.

Nick Smith says history won't label him as "muddy waters minister" because of his new swimmable water quality standards.

School turns yellow into green

Liam, 8, Ellie, 7 and Misty, 8, are excited to deliver their Yellow Books.

One of Auckland's smallest schools delivers around 5000 books in its big annual fundraiser.

Knife-wielding assailant caught

The 30-year-old has been charged wth kidnapping, assault and theft.

Police have arrested a man alleged to have forced a woman into a car at knifepoint in Snells Beach, north Auckland, on Tuesday.

Bought a bach, rented to mum video

Sarah Moore, Head of Communications at Neighbourly.

Sarah Moore loves city life, but couldn't afford to buy in Auckland. Her solution? Buy elsewhere and rent to mum.

Last chance to get your submissions in

Rodney Local Board chairperson Beth Houlbrooke. Photo: Supplied

The Rodney Local Board urges residents to get their submissions in now.

Auckland motorcyclist seriously hurt

St John Ambulance took the injured motorcyclist to Auckland City Hospital.

The man came off his motorbike in Dairy Flat and was rushed to hospital.

Alleged gunman caught

The police helicopter circled over Stanmore Bay for more than an hour searching for the man on Tuesday.

A man who sparked a massive police response and search after an alleged domestic assault has been found by police.

40,000 new homes for Rodney

Non-stop development in Rodney over the next 30 years will see the population grow by hundreds of thousands.

Only problem is ... a lack of infrastructure.

Keep them on the books

Picking out a book at Orewa Library.

Nothing beats the library, say Rodney residents.

Affluent areas at risk of leaky homes

The Nautilus tower building, where unit owners won $24m in compensation against Auckland Council for leaky building issues.

Some of Auckland's most leafy suburbs could be also leaky, according to new data.

Auckland gun scare

Police found two arms but on Tuesday night had not found the man who had threatened the woman.

North Shore police have recovered two BB guns after a man threatened a woman with them.

From shelves to mouths

Love Soup's Julie King, volunteer Angela Springer and Orewa Countdown store manager Sharyn Kena.

Two mornings a week, amongst the boxes and forklifts at the back of Countdown Orewa, there are helping hands at work.

Woman abducted in Auckland

Police are looking for a 30-year-old man in Snells Beach.

Police are searching for a man after a woman was forced into a car at knifepoint in Snells Beach, north Auckland.

Suitcase prompts evacuation

A policeman interviews the suitcase owner.

Orewa McDonald's was evacuated after a traveller's suitcase caused an alleged bomb scare.

Groups encouraged to apply for funding

The Hibiscus Coast Love Soup team serve up meals in their new T-shirts.

The Fonterra's initiative helps maintain vibrant, healthy and safe communities.

Benny, Stanmore Bay's celebrity cat gallery

Benny enjoys a cat nap.

With a habit of wandering, hopping in cars, and beating up dogs, Benny the Bengal is one special cat.

80kmh into a ditch

Crew from the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter work to help a woman who was in a crash in Glorit, north of Auckland.

A woman was freed from the wreckage of a car after it crashed into a ditch.

Seriously injured in crash

The Kaipara Coast Highway is closed following a serious crash (file photo).

One airlifted to hospital, highway closed after crash north of Auckland.

Blaze at Matakana sawmill video

Eight fire crews fought the flames.

A building has been destroyed after a fire in Matakana, north of Auckland.

'His teeth went through his mouth'

Paramedics care for Smith as he is taken from the field.

Two preseason games, two players full of metal.

AT suspends trial after negative feedback

Warkworth Hill Street intersection during its trial.

Auckland Transport looks at new ways to ease Warkworth congestion as Hill St trial is canned early.

Church gathers to praise dogs gallery

Jinxy the Samoyed enjoys the morning.

Whether on four legs or two, all were welcome at Red Beach Methodist Church for a special service.

'That' beach house for sale

A kinetic sculpture by Grant Williams is one of the first things you notice when you stroll past this isolated property ...

Mangawhai Heads' most admired beachfront property is on the market for the first time.

'It was definitely worth it'

Andrea Staniford, Lisa While, Laura Redfern, and Daveena Gornall before the Auckland Round the Bays Challenge.

The Red Beach School Mums finish Round the Bays with a smile.

Akld beats water savings target

Watercare spokesman Mark Bourne holds silted floodwater from the Hunua Dam.

Auckland's not out of the woods yet, despite residents' efforts in reducing their water use.

Chance for neighbourhood grant

Surrogate Grandparents - New Zealand founder Jo Hayes with her family.

Whangaparaoa startup Surrogate Grandparents is in the running for a helping hand through AMI Community Grants.

Student 'over the moon' with award

Bruce Gallie with scholarship winner Charlotte Newson and Hilary Kitt.

The Marcus Kitt Memorial Bursary has been awarded to a hard working business student.

Car stranded at Red Beach

According to the police the car appears to have accessed the beach from Bay St.

Car found abandoned on north Auckland beach.

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