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!['Just mean': Entire exhibition at Auckland photography festival stolen overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Just mean': Entire exhibition at Auckland photography festival stolen overnight
Photographer Jon Carapiet labels criminal action 'a bit extreme'.
![Court orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert Park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Court orders longer sentence for teen who raped stranger in bushes at Albert Park
Peter Kosetatino initially sought home detention and permanent name suppression.
![Precinct Properties' $300m-plus Auckland splurge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Precinct Properties' $300m-plus Auckland splurge
Plans for 350 apartments at Downtown Carpark, a further 500 on Queen St, more in Mt Eden.
![Letters: Sad farewell to an Auckland icon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Letters: Sad farewell to an Auckland icon
OPINION: 'Thank you to the Caughey family and your staff... you will be so missed.'
![New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
New figures show Auckland businesses struggling with crime
Restaurant Association members reported recent 'concerning increases in crime levels'.
!['Needed': Mayor and deputy’s relief at $200m-plus lifeline for Auckland rail](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Needed': Mayor and deputy’s relief at $200m-plus lifeline for Auckland rail
$266.9m was announced to maintain metro rail in Auckland and Wellington in Budget 2024.
![Celebrate King's Birthday this weekend like a royal would](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Celebrate King's Birthday this weekend like a royal would
No need to leave Tāmaki Makaurau for the long weekend - there's plenty to do in the city.
![Smith & Caughey’s closing: Iconic department store’s fate devastating news for Auckland City](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Smith & Caughey’s closing: Iconic department store’s fate devastating news for Auckland City
Smith & Caughey's released a proposal to close shop yesterday.
![Inside ‘Grande Dame's’ incredible rise, sad fall: Why Smith & Caughey’s is set to shut](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Inside ‘Grande Dame's’ incredible rise, sad fall: Why Smith & Caughey’s is set to shut
Exclusive interview: ‘I hoped this wouldn’t come on my watch. It’s a sad day' – chairman.
![Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Uncomfortable going for lunch: Stats NZ abandons Auckland CBD office amid safety concerns
Staff have been told there is 'no expectation' to attend the office in-person.
![Identity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Identity of 17yo who raped stranger at knifepoint in Albert Park revealed
His victim fought for the rapist's name to be made public. Now it has.
![What to do in Auckland this weekend: Grab your boating gear, see a show, or get creative with the kids](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
What to do in Auckland this weekend: Grab your boating gear, see a show, or get creative with the kids
Rain or sun, you don't want to miss out on experiencing these thrilling weekend events.
![AT boss apologises to Mayor Brown over controversial CBD parking charges, delays rollout](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
AT boss apologises to Mayor Brown over controversial CBD parking charges, delays rollout
AT plans to charge for weekends, including overnight on Sundays, and public holidays.
![Restaurant Association: Auckland CBD parking charges undermine community’s trust in AT](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Restaurant Association: Auckland CBD parking charges undermine community’s trust in AT
Opinion: Auckland Transport’s changes to parking have blindsided restaurants and cafes.
![Simeon Brown on Auckland CBD parking charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Simeon Brown on Auckland CBD parking charges
Transport Minister Simeon Brown goes into bat with Mayor Wayne Brown over parking charges in the Auckland CBD. Video / Alyse Wright
![Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Electricity prices, Wynyard ferry and Aurora lights | Focus Morning Bulletin May 13, 2024
Consumers urged to ensure they’re getting the best deal on electricity, how a new ferry could save Wynyard Quarter and your chance to catch a glimpse of the aurora lights this week
![Editorial: AT will win no friends by making people pay for something that was free](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Editorial: AT will win no friends by making people pay for something that was free
OPINION: Inner-city locals would be right to wonder why they’re being treated differently.
![Ferry trial to replace troubled bridge on Auckland waterfront](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Ferry trial to replace troubled bridge on Auckland waterfront
A free ferry service has been trialed trialled between the Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter on Auckland’s waterfront.
!['Massive change': Auckland CBD to be stung with 24/7 parking fees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
'Massive change': Auckland CBD to be stung with 24/7 parking fees
Plans to charge for CBD parking 24/7 could drive tenants out, hurt businesses: resident.
![Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Auckland hospitality workers forced to pay for new 24/7 parking fees in the CBD
These charges come after the Government’s removal of half-priced public transport.
![Explore Auckland's arts and culture scene this weekend](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=783)
Explore Auckland's arts and culture scene this weekend
Aucklanders are spoilt for choice with things to do this weekend.