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Hundreds evacuated in central Auckland blaze
At least one of the high profile Auckland eateries where fire broke out today is "gutted", says celebrity chef Al Brown.
Apartment block gets a facelift
The latest public mural by Kiwi artist Owen Dippie is under way in central Auckland.
Tunnelling upheaval for CBD
Downtown Auckland faces big traffic and public transport challenges with construction on the $2.5 billion underground railway to Mt Eden starting soon.
Contractors in limbo amid wharf battle
A multimillion-dollar contract to build two finger wharves at Ports of Auckland is up in the air because of legal and political manoeuvres.
Police identify pedestrian hit by car
A pedestrian who was believed to have sustained head injuries after being hit by a car in Avondale last week has been identified, police say.
Port bosses kept council in dark, Brown
Auckland Mayor Len Brown has stepped up a war of words with Ports of Auckland, accusing port bosses of keeping the council in the dark about two huge wharf extensions.
From $55,000 to a cool $1.5m
Catherine Smith was 25 when she bought her first home in 1982 - a three-bedroom bay-fronted Ponsonby villa for $55,000.
Only trams on Queen St
Cars may be squeezed out of Auckland's main street as the city's transport authority looks to modern trams to move growing throngs of commuters.
$1 reserve home goes for $125,000
An Auckland couple paid just $125,000 for a $1.57 million four-bedroom Grammar zone character Greenlane house yesterday.
Call to halt Auckland wharf extensions
Auckland Council has formally asked Ports of Auckland to halt construction of two massive wharf extensions.
$9.1m Lotto win to help others
'We can't wait to help make other people's lives a little easier.' The winners of Saturday's $9.1 million Powerball prize share how they will spend their money.
Rezone plan for Viaduct defended
Rezoning Auckland's Viaduct apartment land as commercial would make the area more like other parts of the city and result in a more vibrant mix of activities, says Auckland Council.
$9.1m Lotto ticket still unclaimed
A $9.1 million winning Lotto ticket which was sold in Northcote remains unclaimed this morning.
Five of the best: Family-friendly places to eat
Here are five of the best family-friendly cafes praised by our parent pals.
More public transport services for cricket fans
Increased public transport services are planned to cater for cricket fans heading to the Takutai Square fanzone in downtown Auckland tomorrow.
Man accused of trying to bribe official
Auckland Council is praising the swift reporting of its staff for allowing an attempted bribery case to reach the courts.
Mark Greatbatch: Eden Park to host players at their peak
What matchup: A surging South African team who dealt to Sri Lanka with disdain and a New Zealand side playing an aggressive style to dominate their opposition, writes Mark Greatbatch.
Five of the best: First dates
A successful first-date location allows you to see if there’s a spark with someone, in a casual setting with flattering light.
Ethnic panel 'a waste of taxpayer money'
The chair of the Auckland Council Ethnic People's Advisory Panel has resigned, saying he has serious concerns about how the council is being run.
Room check: Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland
Ellie Mitchell spends a night at a well-located hotel in central Auckland.
$25K for stevedore who broke both legs
A stevedore who broke both legs in a fall while unloading a container ship in January will receive $25,000 in reparation from Ports of Auckland.
Sky Tower to glow green for St Patrick's Day
Auckland's Sky Tower will glow green tonight in celebration of St Patrick's Day.
The best pubs for St Paddy's
There’s no doubt St Patrick’s Day is great craic. To get into the spirit, we bring you five of the best places to get amongst the festivities.
Review: The Book of Everything
Silo Theatre brings flair to the stage adaptation of a delightful modern fable by Dutch writer Guus Kuijer.
Hotel may add $20m to revenue at SkyCity
SkyCity's plans to build a new five-star hotel in Auckland could see it capture $20m in additional revenues from visitors to the controversial NZ International Convention Centre.