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Legal challenge over $8.9m royal estate
Lawyers may take court action if the sale of the King of Tonga's Auckland mansion goes ahead.
Henry stays silent on speeding claim
It's a road Graham Henry refuses to go down - the All Blacks coach today declined to offer his version of events after avoiding a ticket when caught speeding in Auckland last week.
Accused taxi driver killer won't face death penalty
Auckland police say they have been assured by Chinese authorities that Zhen Xiao will not face the death sentence if he is convicted of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini.
Cop who clocked Henry couldn't issue ticket, say police
The police officer who reportedly clocked All Blacks coach Graham Henry for speeding could not legally issue him a ticket.
Culinary hunting
A fervour for food led Lynn Huhtala to a new career guiding other foodies to delectable locations around town.
31km/h over limit - but ABs coach is let off
A police crackdown on speeding drivers over Labour Weekend netted Graham Henry - but he reportedly escaped a fine.
ABs coach not fined after caught speeding - report
All Blacks coach Graham Henry was caught driving more than 30kph over the speed limit but was not fined, according to a report.
<i>Sunday Painters</i>, Ponsonby
The new lair of a group of foodie artists proves deserving of its popularity.
Charlie McDermott's favourite things
Auckland actor Charlie McDermott counts fashion, art and design mementos among his favourite things.
<i>Jessica Priestley:</i> Legendary race an enduring testimony to people power
As runners limber up to run 42.195km for the Auckland Marathon on Sunday, some may want to reflect on the ancient origins of the day.
Retail therapy: Taste it
Edible cosmetics are the latest beauty industry idea to get you spending on your interior as well as exterior.
Apartment death charge now murder
Mohammad Hamid-Zadeh appeared in Auckland District Court this afternoon charged with the murder of Farasad Razani, who was found dead at the upmarket Quadrant apartments.
Man admits killing friends in pursuit crash
A man has admitted killing his two friends when he sped away from police and crashed into two power poles.
Resident slain in 23rd floor flat
A man is likely to be charged with murder or manslaughter after the death of a man in one of Auckland's most upmarket apartment buildings.
New 'party central' design
See an artist's conception of what "party central" on Auckland's Queens Wharf will resemble with the revamped design of a temporary structure called "The Cloud". Images / NZ Govt
New 'party central' design released
The revamped design for the troubled Rugby World Cup "party central" on Auckland's waterfront is a structure that has been dubbed "The Cloud".
Man likely to face homicide charge after apartment death
A 31-year-old man is likely to be charged with murder or manslaughter after the death of his apartment-mate in Auckland city overnight.
Man charged after body found in city apartment
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged with assault after a man's body was found in an Auckland apartment today.
Success: High tech business born of necessity
Technology developed in New Zealand is being sold to overseas research labs.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Personal transit fans see savings down the line
Backers say innovative system would be cheaper than rail for Auckland.
<i>Calcutta Wala</i>, Auckland CBD
Of course the Commonwealth Games went off without a hitch. What's that? You call those hitches? Obviously you have never been to India.
Five of the best: Playgrounds
Our story on Auckland's Top 10 Playgrounds on October 10 drew a great response from readers, who have added to our suggestions.
My Auckland: Waiheke
The Fletcher family of Waiheke tell Donna McIntyre why they love living on an island in the Hauraki Gulf.