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Key picks Cunliffe to lead Labour
The Prime Minister has made his pick for the new leader of the Labour Party. Mr Key today indicated he would pick David Cunliffe to take the reins, even though he's "not very liked by his caucus". The decision, which could be made as soon as tomorrow...

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My Auckland: Northcote
Aruna Pillay came from Fiji with her then 16-year-old son Niten six years ago. She tells Cate Foster why the North Shore suburb of Northcote has become her new home.

Review: Cafe Latte, Pt Chevalier
Bells and whistles have their place but hearty, good value food served up with some Italian warmth is more this Pt Chev staple's style.

Review: Atico Cocina, Freemans Bay
Peter Calder gives his tastebuds a workout at Atico Cocina.

Brian Rudman: Laws' 'tea cup' radio lunacy over the top
After reading the deranged threats that Michael Laws has been spouting against....

Goff: 'New Zealand is not for sale'
Labour leader Phil Goff this afternoon implored party faithful to help him spend every minute between now and the election "to save our precious public assets from the auction block".

Triathlon: NZ's Hewitt storms to Auckland victory
Kiwi triathlete Andrea Hewitt has stormed to victory in the women's race of the ITU Auckland Triathlon.

Mana Party releases its foreign policy
The party's third-ranked candidate and foreign affairs spokesman, John Minto, told reporters the party wanted all New Zealand troops recalled from Afghanistan before Christmas.

Auckland road closures due to triathlon
Access is now open to motorists along Tamaki Drive from the Strand, Parnell.