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Vow shambles' at Eden Park won't be repeated

Police and Eden Park officials have vowed to enforce liquor bans better following the "shambles" at the back-to-back rugby league tests.

Glowing case for Akl rail tunnel gets cool response

Consultants have produced a glowing business case for a $2 billion-plus inner Auckland rail tunnel.

Man arrested after stabbing death

The art of optimism

In 2009, a recession-generated ‘perfect storm’ saw poor ticket sales and losses for the biennial Auckland Arts Festival. Yet, as Alan Perrott finds, its director David Malacari is upbeat for 2011.

Hobson Bay rail power likely to get a better look

SCF's biggest asset - Auckland's Hyatt sold

Hyatt Regency Auckland hotel - the single biggest loan book asset of South Canterbury Finance - has been sold for between $50m and $60m.

The Dish: Going bananas

Captain Cook on mayor's radar for cruise terminal

Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to make an immediate start to build a cruise ship terminal on Captain Cook Wharf costing up to $200 million.

Levy in charge of two DHBs

Some central Auckland patients could be treated at North Shore and Waitakere Hospitals under a spirit of collaboration, the man now responsible for nearly one million Aucklanders' health has indicated.

Four of the best: Specialist cheese shops

With sampling and cheese appreciation evenings, this is a great stop during a city lunchtime.

Weekend leisure: It was love at first drive

Prepared for some quick thrills while car shopping, Gill South ended up finding the the perfect match, although, sadly, it wasn't meant to be...

My Auckland: Arch Hill

Inner city living with a sense of community and green spaces to enjoy. Keith Shackleton tells Donna McIntyre why his young family love Arch Hill.

<i>Cartoon</i>: The week that was, part 2

'It's the unexpected that gets you'

Victim's twin in UK about to make her an aunt

Home: where the art is in Grey Lynn

Country charm in Mt Eden

Keep the big smoke at bay in St Heliers