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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.
The debate over change
Public engagement on the Unitary Plan is unprecedented in local government history.
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.
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.
One-stop shop
A new Auckland "shopfront" will co-ordinate investment, reports Alexander Speirs.
Kim Cambell: Business-friendly city a must for jobs
The devil is in the detail of Auckland's Unitary Plan says Kim Campbell.
What now for our waterfront?
In March this year Waterfront Auckland sought expressions of interest in approximately $1 billion of private investment for the next stage of development in Wynyard Quarter - the Wynyard Central precinct.
David Hisco: Liveability - our secret weapon
The growth in migration is good for Auckland, writer David Hisco.
Michael Barnett: Auckland needs a team of champions
Them and us attitude should go, says Michael Barnett.
Auckland: The really great outdoors
Catherine Smith looks at some of the new facilities and activities on offer in Auckland's regional parks.
Man arrested over assault
A 27-year-old man has been arrested over a brutal assault in Central Auckland which left a trainee teacher on life support.
Random assault puts life at risk
A trainee teacher on life support after a brutal assault in central Auckland is being described by friends as a kind and gentle person.