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	Bus and motorbike collide in central Auckland RadioNZ - 20 Aug (RadioNZ) Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Better prepare to help those displaced in natural disasters - Auckland Emergency Management RadioNZ - 20 Aug (RadioNZ) Hearings began in June for the inquiry into 2023`s deadly storms. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	An Auckland square is being used as a car park, and locals want it to stop Stuff.co.nz - 20 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) St Patrick’s Square has been a designated pedestrian mall since 1974, and aside from a few exceptions, vehicle access is not permitted. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Faces slashed, signs smashed – hoarding vandalism hits Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 20 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) Election hoardings have been targeted across Auckland, with one candidate for a local board calling it “hateful”. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	US Air Force's largest plane set for special cargo delivery in Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 20 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) A C-5M Super Galaxy will touch down in New Zealand on Wednesday to deliver components for a new C-130J Hercules simulator. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	US Air Force's largest plane set for special cargo delivery in Auckland RadioNZ - 20 Aug (RadioNZ) A C-5M Super Galaxy will shortly touch down in Auckland. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	62% of Mt Eden prisoners in voluntary segregation, watchdog says many feel unsafe RadioNZ - 20 Aug (RadioNZ) A watchdog has also highlighted a raft of other issues at the Auckland jail, including staff shortages and limited rehabilitation activities. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Murderer to testify at trial of another murder-accused man RadioNZ - 20 Aug (RadioNZ) Lok Fung Lorrence Li`s trial in May was aborted after co-defendant Shu Man Poon pleaded guilty to killing an Auckland couple. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	Two of US Air Force's largest planes set for special cargo delivery in Auckland RadioNZ - 20 Aug (RadioNZ) A C-5M Super Galaxy will touch down in Auckland on Wednesday. Read... Newslink ©2025 to RadioNZ General



	The best toasted sandwich in Aotearoa has been found Stuff.co.nz - 20 Aug (Stuff.co.nz) An Auckland eatery has taken out the prize with a toastie packed with shredded chicken, crispy bacon and pickles. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General