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New transport plan 'more harm than good'
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Meet Khylee Quince, the first Māori dean of law at a NZ university
Quince, of Te Roroa/Ngapuhi & Ngati Porou, is a "hardcore citizen of Mount Roskill".
Sofitel Hotel gang shooting: Second arrest but Head Hunter still at large
Patched Head Hunter gang member Hone Reihana is still wanted by Auckland Police.
Auckland CBD taxi attack: Two men hospitalised linked to bloody street brawl
A silver taxi with blood splattered windows was cordoned off on Vincent St Friday morning.
Editorial: Down and out on Queen St
Editorial: The Minister of Silly Walks seemed to take over as Minister of Silly Sidewalks.
MIQ hotels only two-thirds full after 'lull in arrivals' from transtasman bubble
NZ taxpayers have forked out more than $300 million for MIQ since September 2020.
'Productive meeting' between Queen St stakeholders, Auckland Council may prevent High Court action
Council was this week served legal proceedings over ongoing Queen St pedestrian trial.
Pōhutukawa tree at risk after Auckland Council mistake
A century-old pōhutukawa at risk after council left it off its protected tree schedule.
Viv Beck: Vision is one thing - delivering an absurd mess is another
OPINION: 'The debacle on Queen St over the last year is unacceptable.'
Ranjana Gupta: Finding a fair way to pay for Auckland's transport
Opinion: There is now potential for congestion charges to be finely targeted and nuanced.
'Auckland's main street is a disgrace': Council officially sued over Queen St
At 5pm yesterday lawyers for Save the Queen Street incorporated society served council.
Teuila Fuatai: Warning - traffic content: Trials of an Auckland commuter
OPINION: Cautionary tales for anyone braving the daily suburb-to-CBD transport grind.
Auckland motorway incidents set to cause rush-hour chaos
Queues form on the Northern and Southern motorways after a crash and a breakdown.
Auckland Harbour Bridge truck crash: Unlikely suspect in mishap that caused chaos
Forecasters knew it would be windy on the day two trucks toppled - but not that windy.
NZSO celebrates Stravinsky in style
NZSO delivered main course of The Firebird and a punchy entree of Juliet Palmer's Buzzard.
'It sucks': Dialysis patients devastated after closure of Auckland renal unit
Patients who spend 12 hours a week hooked up to a life-saving machine upset at closure.
'Forever with my love': Six60 band member's surprise backstage wedding proposal
It was another memorable occasion on an already unforgettable night.
How AP reported Six60: 'The world isolates. A Kiwi band plays to 50,000 fans'
Six60's gig last night was historic on many levels.
'Blindsided': Historic Auckland church put up for sale outrages community groups
A tender has been put up for the sale of St David's in Grafton after Anzac Day.
Property bargain? Auckland waterfront flat sells for $5k
It sold for $5000, but, of course, there is a catch.
'Tipping point': Heart of the City threatens to sue council over Queen St pedestrian trial
Brewing rift between NZ's largest business association and Auckland Council has blown up.
'One second that changed everybody's life': Witness tells of tragedy on charter yacht
Witness says they are still "shocked, devastated and traumatised" by the April 1 accident.
After two internet outages, Chorus fibre finally moved out of reach of CRL contractors
Contractor accidents have resulted in two extended broadband outages in the Auckland CBD.
Police arrest man at gunpoint in latest dramatic downtown incident
Police response related to shooting incident at luxury Sofitel Hotel last week.
Simon Wilson: The vandalism of Queen St - and how to fix it
OPINION: Why have the landlords of Queen St set themselves so staunchly against progress?
Many Auckland GPs unable to vaccinate because of DHB rule
Expert says 75 vaccinations a day 'would be a lot for many surgeries'.
William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra - review
REVIEW: Joyous medley of Hungarian folk tunes to welcome APO's returning music director.
'We can't believe it': Beloved teacher's sudden death sends 'shock wave'
Julie Ann Hamilton died after an operation in hospital; hundreds have paid their respects.
Breakdown blocking lane in Auckland's Victoria Park Tunnel cleared
Motorists had been warned to expect delays.
His body was found entombed in concrete under an Auckland house. Then someone assumed his identity
Police reveal they have a person of interest who acted as the dead David Hart.
What's in a name? Inside the Head Hunters v Mongols gang feud
Armed gang members are feuding over the use of a name, police believe.
The time travellers: Kiwis living here, working anywhere
Returned expat Kiwis who have kept their overseas jobs are warned not to cheat on sleep.