Stories by Tom Furley
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Are some dogs dangerous or are their owners to blame?
South Auckland residents are split on what's needed to stop dog attacks, after what is thought to be the fourth mauling of a child in four months. Audio
Auckland Housing Accord 'on track'
The Auckland Housing Accord is being described as "on track" with 700 houses built in special housing areas so far. Video
Beach locals upset at development plans
Pakiri Beach locals say they've been left in the dark by developers and iwi looking to develop part of the coastline north of Auckland.
Speed dating for dogs that need homes
Auckland Council hosted a version of speed dating - for dogs that need a home - at Victoria Park today. Video
School asks for swimming tog donations
A school in one of Auckland's poorest areas is calling for swimming tog donations because some families can't afford them. Audio
Shops guard against Tau fly threat
Biosecurity staff have checked grocery stores inside the restricted area in Auckland which a potential new pest was discovered, owners say.
Houses flooded in the name of science
Three small houses have been deliberately deluged to try to understand how floodwater damages buildings and materials. Video, Audio
'Like a tornado had gone through it'
In his hands, Michael Beattie holds a plastic box - full of the few items he has been able to salvage from his tattoo studio in flood-hit Whanganui.
Farming body's bid to connect with Māori
DairyNZ is hoping to improve its connection with the Māori farming sector in a special field day this weekend.
Last call for Wellington's Basin Reserve
Public submissions close today on the redevelopment of Wellington's historic Basin Reserve.
Kura lack teaching technology
A Victoria University lecturer says schools need better digital resources to help boost the use of Te Reo.