SPCA struggling as dog numbers swell
The SPCA is considering setting up mobile adoption centres in upmarket suburbs to help deal with an unprecedented number of dumped pets.
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Chef takes the grizzles with a grain of salt
Tony Astle doesn't care to read diners' opinions of his Parnell restaurant, the venerable Antoine's. But he has scouts who do it for him.
Taniwha debate raises valid point
The heritage advisor for Auckland's main iwi hadn't heard of an inner-city taniwha before yesterday, but he says the point about consultation over the CBD Rail Link project is valid.
Aircraft makes emergency landing
Bird strike may have been responsible for damaging the engine of an Air New Zealand passenger jet carrying more than 200 people that was forced to make an emergency landing at Auckland Airport this afternoon.
Playboy takes Auckland bar to court
Adult entertainment giant Playboy is suing an Auckland bar and promotions company for having an "official" Playboy party without its consent.
Workers back at Hotchin house
Contractors move in to clear mould and pave driveway of $37m Paritai Drive mansion.
Trams return to Auckland
The return of trams running in the Auckland CBD is one step closer, with the arrival of two trams from Victoria this morning.
Work to continue at blast site
Work will today continue at the site of Saturday's gas explosion in Auckland which claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman.
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Win one of three copies of Jill Worrall's new book Two Wings of a Nightingale: Persian Soul, Islamic Heart.
Strength of blast blew staff into second pipe
Workers will be kept away from the site of a watermain explosion if monitoring finds any gas.
Fatal explosion still a mystery
The cause of a gas explosion in south Auckland which claimed the life of a 48-year-old woman on Saturday is still unknown, despite police completing their forensic examination at the scene.
Five of the best: Birdwatching spots
The last of the migrations are heading out of town, so hurry to catch our feathered friends.
My Auckland: Newton
Ian Hughes tells Cate Foster why he has lived in and around Newton since he was 19 and can't imagine living anywhere else.
Networks under pressure at World Cup
Influx of Rugby World Cup fans will test Auckland's mobile and internet networks.
Boxing: SBW misses the point in mismatch
On last night's evidence Sonny Bill Williams still has a fairly lengthy journey ahead of him.
Eden Park's big revamp - here's the report card
Michael Dickison and Nicholas Jones attended Saturday night's Blues versus Chiefs game to give the recently revamped stadium a test drive.
Music store trumpets 30 year milestone
Auckland's famed music store Real Groovy is celebrating its 30th birthday over the long weekend, after weathering financial troubles three years ago and the continued threat of digital downloads.
