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Feb Fasting with Hinerangi

I did it.

Art for community

First comes art then comes pride. That's the vision Auckland Council's public art project manager Kim Martinengo has for Massey's newest piece of public art – Te Ao Whanui by carver Whare Thompson.

Motorist dead after head-on collision

A 63-year-old man died after suffering a suspected heart attack while driving on Lincoln Rd in Henderson last Thursday.

A bromeliad paradise

Michelle Tohi has always been a keen gardener but when she discovered bromeliads her love for the hobby grew.

Illustrators' work on show

Former bro'Town illustrator Maka Makatoa built his career on animation.

Paerata-Reid wins round one

Elliot Paerata-Reid's got off to a good start at the Billabong Grom Series.

Pair launches information service for disabled

Karen Tait knows first hand how hard life is for people with disabilities. The Henderson-based social worker lives with rheumatoid arthritis.

Set to go for Coast to Coast race

There will be no time for a birthday cake this week for Christina Sabin.

College jazz band plays the big time

Liston College jazz band members have had no time to rest on their laurels since returning to school last week.

Kiwi gets contract with US sevens

He still has a strong Kiwi accent but Roland Suniula is an American pioneer when it comes to rugby in the United States.

Testing time for dogs

Potential pet owners should need to prove themselves and get a licence before having a dog.

Ecologist on track to help save kokako

Andy Warneford, 42, lives in Te Henga Valley. He talks to reporter Vanita Prasad about his work as an ecologist for the Ark in the Park conservation programme.

Runners are heroes for kids like Hannah

It's hard to believe little Hannah Lacey can still raise a smile when you consider all she's gone through in her short life.

Blog: Feb Fasting with Hinerangi

Cutting down on drinking is one thing. Not being able to touch a single drop is another.

Labretta comes home to release new album

Labretta Suede left New Zealand with her band The Motel 6 in 2009 to take up a record deal in the United States.

Tuffey's 51 leads the way

Suburbs New Lynn is after its third title when the team faces Cornwall in the Auckland club cricket men's premier twenty20 final this week.

Thief steals their ring

Damian Rowe was looking forward to proposing to his pregnant girlfriend.

A teetotaller for a month

I'm a print journalist aged 26 and of Maori and Pacific Island descent. Statistics, as well as general perception, may suggest that I like to drink alcohol and that would be correct.

Varsity a smart move

Many teens dream of finishing school by the age of 15 but for Frano Stanistic it could become reality.

dDub gets back to its roots

Derek Browne and his band dDub are getting set to perform at a free concert at Henderson Park on February 6.

The low-down on sustainability

Learning how to live sustainably can be difficult on your own.

Convincing win pleases Waitakere

A hat-trick from striker Roy Krishna gave Waitakere United a happy anniversary weekend as the side crushed Otago United 5-0 at Fred Taylor Park in Whenuapai.

Lots of dance during four-day festival

A dance competition offering bite-sized performances in a range of styles has made its way to New Zealand.

Music scene farewells Yandall sister

A who's who of the entertainment scene will gather in Auckland on Friday to farewell one of its own.

On the Run

Reporter Lisa Honeybone thinks the impending Round the Bays run is the perfect excuse to get in shape and step out for a great cause. Follow her progress here...

Triplets celebrate 80th

The arrival of triplets on January 27, 1932 came as a huge shock to parents Nellie and Frank Christie.

Want to meet Jersey Boys?

Jersey Boys, one of the world's biggest theatre sensations, is coming to Auckland in April and we're giving you the chance to see it for free.

New Lynn road work continues

The redevelopment of New Lynn is set to go full steam ahead in 2012 with new connections to Great North Rd and Totara Ave in the pipeline.

Nursing student's starring role

He gets recognised in the street thanks to his part in a television campaign but nursing student Netane Takau is only focused on one thing – finishing his degree and using it for good.

Serving the sevens

Jamie Makara has served his country of birth in Afghanistan and now he's going to play for the nation of his ancestors on the rugby field.

Hooking a big one

West Aucklanders have been out in force this summer catching some great fish, despite the patchy weather. Check out their pics.

Broken bones all part of Dakar Rally

Motorbike rider Chris Birch survived a crash which broke his ankle to complete the Dakar Rally.

Artwork speaks volumes

If Caroline Robinson's art-work Her Name is in the Silence was a person she'd be 18 by now and ready to spread her wings.

Parvovirus upsurge

An outbreak of a potentially fatal dog virus spreading through Massey and Swanson has veterinarians afraid the highly contagious illness could spread to other regions.

A busy - but meditative - life

Willa Monroe, 36, is a yoga instructor and director of the Soul Centre of the Body and Mind.

Lifeguards thankful for rain

The wet summer weather may not have pleased everyone but it's been a blessing in disguise for Karekare lifeguards.

Bonding over BMX

Fathers usually get involved in their children's sports as umpires or coaches. But John Somerville decided to get immersed.

E-grade kitchen faces fine

A Henderson restaurant is facing prosecution and a fine of up to $10,000 after council inspectors discovered cockroaches and poor hygiene practices.

Search goes on for teenager missing from O'Neills Bay

Lifeguards continue to search for a teenage boy after he was swept out to sea while reportedly saving a girl from drowning.

Duo break the ice with NZ

Speed skating head coach Matthew Biggs couldn't believe it last week.

A chance for young musicians

A talented Avondale man is doing his part to change the world through music.

Are you ready?

Suburban Newspapers, publisher of the Western Leader, has a long history with the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays fun run.

How much would you pay for a shag?

An Auckland couple have spent $2000 to fly an injured bird to a rescue centre.

Seafood... and eat it!

Mayor Len Brown has made an early start getting his hands on some of the great cuisine being showcased this weekend on the waterfront.

Auction is a lifesaver

A beautifully framed and signed world cup All Blacks jersey is among items going under the hammer for charity online at TradeMe.

Aucklander retires after 78 years

Nelson Harvey, 93, is finally calling it a day after 78 years of slogging away in the working world.

Bye bye Big Day Out

She was there when Limp Bizkit first released hit song My Way and has had her hand trampled by the lead singer of Silverchair.

First at air crash site

Nurses Jacqui O'Connor and Annette Tempest aren't strangers to high pressure situations.

Social side keeps spirits high

Emily Forbes, 23, lives in Avondale and is the manager of Henderson's Bar 159 on Lincoln Rd. She tells reporter Stephen Forbes about a day in her life.

Recovery from the Rena

Peter and Deborah Gill breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday morning as they watched a massive crane slowly unpack their shipping container, a survivor of the Rena disaster.

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