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Boomtown has unveiled its new campaign, which taps into the country’s top marketers to reveal the benefits of brands advertising.

There was live music, a parade with the theme of Back in the Saddle Again, a barbecue, vendors, softball games, a show & shine car show, bounce houses for the kids, fireworks, and of course, the traditional duck race.

After more than two months, Aucklanders can finally head back to their famous black sand surf beach, Piha. Cyclone Gabrielle left a wave of destuction on the region's west coast, meaning only Piha residents have been allowed to enter. Needless to say, there were a fair few happy surfers when the cordons were finally lifted this morning. But this comes with a warning that restrictions could be re-introduced if bad weather causes any further damage to the roads. Reporter Tom Taylor and camera operator Marika Khabazi have the story.

Popular Auckland surf beach Piha is now open again, to the relief of many eager surfers.

A police officer has revealed an insight into his busy shift in the Happy Valley this weekend.