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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.

Michael Barnett: I'd stand as Auckland's mayor

Beach crimes aim to be reduced in joint operation

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.

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.

Is the Super City on the right path?

Sparking growth and competitiveness

Kim Cambell: Business-friendly city a must for jobs

The devil is in the detail of Auckland's Unitary Plan says Kim Campbell.

Chinese advice to smooth way

Ateed founds advisory group assist with new investment.

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.

Destination Auckland

Ateed is attempting to engage the domestic travel market, writes Alexander Speirs.

Exciting prospects