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City of Sails - popular but costly
Auckland tops a survey of 44 countries - but not in a good way. It costs $228 to buy items you'd pay $62 for in Bali.
Arson attack on Auckland landmark
A fire lit in the early hours of this morning has damaged part of Auckland's St Mary's church.
Man dies after fall from central Auckland building
A man has fallen to his death from a central Auckland building today. The man's body was found on Durham St, between Albert and Queen streets, shortly after 11.30am.
Cat stuck in central Auckland building shaft for four days
A cat caused a stir after being stuck in a central Auckland building shaft for four days.
Student dies at University of Auckland business school
A student has died at a building in the University of Auckland business school. A spokeswoman from the university confirmed there
Dream final for ASB Classic
It is the final most hoped would eventuate, with two former world No 1s and grand slam champions squaring off against each other.
Venus Williams arrives in Auckland
Tennis star Venus Williams has touched down on New Zealand soil this morning ahead of the ASB Classic in Auckland next week.
Anger over ceiling collapse
An angry mother has criticised how staff at an Auckland cinema handled a ceiling collapse in which a young girl sustained minor injuries this morning.
Auckland: Best place to be
Danielle Wright discovers the City of Sails is the best place to be this holiday season.
Police locate Good Samaritan
Police are still seeking a Good Samaritan who chanced upon a badly beaten man and took him to hospital last month, likely saving his life.
Letter seat goes away for a spell
A battered bronze seat made of the letters "REO" has been removed from near the middle of an Auckland street for repairs.
Carter gets hearts pumping
All Blacks star Dan Carter got hearts pumping when he took part in an early morning group workout session in Auckland today.
Cash stolen from parking machines
At least 40 pay and display parking machines have been badly damaged in thefts from central Auckland.
K'Rd bottle shop man hit in robbery
A liquor store employee assaulted by armed robbers was not even supposed to be working in the store when the terrifying ordeal unfolded.
Auckland Zoo to ditch its Japanese Garden
There's disappointment over plans by Auckland Zoo to remove its Japanese Garden - a feature gifted by sister city Fukuoka nearly 25 years ago.
Best NZ city to be a student in is...
A New Zealand city has been ranked among the top cities in the world for students to pursue a university education.
Leak plugged in time for xmas
The $2.8m job to fix and upgrade Auckland's Chancery shopping, dining and office precinct is on track to be finished around Christmas.
Wynyard quarter's next stage
Work is underway in the next stage of the Wynyard Quarter development on Auckland's waterfront.
Art in the park
From heavy bronze wings to delicately patterned parasols, Danielle Wright is spoiled for choice at Auckland Botanic Garden's fourth Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition.
Mark Smith: Migrants find much to offer here
Migration has played a key role in our nationwide economic development.
Len Brown: Down to business
Auckland mayor Len Brown says his second term in charge is all about creating a better, fairer City of Sails.
Destination Auckland
Ateed is attempting to engage the domestic travel market, writes Alexander Speirs.
An ambitious flight plan
China Southern Airlines is taking an active interest in an ambitious proposal for Auckland International Airport to become a prime Asia-Pacific regional hub.
The debate over change
Public engagement on the Unitary Plan is unprecedented in local government history.
Liam Dann: The stalemate is cracking at last
When Left and Right come together, big projects can get off the ground, writes business editor Liam Dann.