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Woman impaled on fence
A woman suffered moderate injuries after she was impaled on a spiked fence at a central Auckland church this morning.

Fonterra hunts for new HQ
The world's largest global milk processor and dairy exporter wants to move into New Zealand's best new building in four years.

'Mega-brothel' wins building approval
The sex industry is expanding in central Auckland, with approval yesterday for the Chow brothers to build a 15-storey brothel and hotel building.

Plucky guard outsmarts robbers
With a gun pointed in his face, a security guard swung a bag containing $200,000 into an armoured vehicle, leaving would-be thieves empty-handed.

An open waterfront? Here's the choice...
Auckland has a choice if it wants to open up more of its waterfront - let the port expand into the Waitemata Harbour or lose cargo to Tauranga and Northland.

In recent years: The Farmers Santa Parade
With the annual Farmers Santa Parade due to make its way down Queen Street tomorrow, we take a look back at some highlights from recent years.

Review: Number 5, Auckland CBD
A long-standing eatery lives up to its reputation for excellence.

Brian Rudman: Enough reports - get on with rail
What hope for the CBD in 30 years when Auckland is home to another million residents and still tunnel-less? Brian Rudman on Auckland transport.

Sex hotel decision soon
A decision on plans for a 15-level brothel and hotel in Auckland's CBD will be out next month.

New pricing for Auckland parking begins today
A parking policy expert says Auckland's new CBD parking system is in line with the latest international practice.

My Auckland: K Rd
Fashion blogger Aych McArdle tells Trish Plunket why she lives, works and plays in, and most definitely loves, her Karangahape Rd neighbourhood.

Man charged over fatal hit and run
A man has appeared in court after being charged by police investigating a fatal hit-and-run in the Auckland suburb of Waterview early yesterday.

Antoine's owner to be honoured at Taste festival
Hospitality veteran Tony Astle and his restaurant Antoine's will be honoured at a special Taste celebration.

Review: O'Connell Street Bistro, Auckland CBD
A central city dining venue ticks all the food and service boxes — and allows easy conversation.

Taste of Auckland: To market, to market
The Producer's Market at Taste is the chance to discover exciting new flavours and ideas.

Meet the chefs from Taste of Auckland
We get the lowdown on favourite foods, kitchen gadgets and dinner guests.