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Officer's killer jailed for at least 15 years
The man who murdered undercover police officer Sgt Don Wilkinson has been jailed for at least 15 years. Iain Clegg was jailed for a minimum of four years for manslaughter.
<i>De Niro Ristorante</i>, Auckland CBD
I wonder how Robert De Niro feels about a restaurant having pinched his name.
<i>Rodney Hide</i>: Our objective is to make Auckland a greater place
Local Government Minister and Act Party leader Rodney Hide shares his vision for the new Super City.
<i>Brian Rudman</i>: 'First, do no harm' an apt mantra for Super City leaders
Auckland's new masters have been handed a conundrum which will take longer than a single term to master.
Newmarket diversion dismays retailers
Businesses are concerned traffic diversions to be put in place while the Newmarket Viaduct is developed will create traffic mayhem.
<i>Alex Swney:</i> At the heart of a great city is a great CBD
How can we expect to attract international tourists if we don't have a sense of pride ourselves, asks Heart of the City's Alex Swney.
Rural fantasy
When an Auckland couple relocated to a Hawke's Bay bungalow, the move was supposed to be temporary. Five years later, they are only now on the move.
Stepping into fashion's big time
Sasha Miller shows off her style for the selection panel yesterday as she vies for a chance to walk the catwalk at this year's NZ Fashion Week.
Boris' plan for London
The Mayor of London says shared spaces in a city must be planned well if they are to be effective.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Powerful potential in getting it right
Auckland City's interim chief executive Doug McKay is drawing inspiration from global experts, writes Fran O'Sullivan.
Blind friend, guide dog 'threatened'
An Auckland woman has been charged with threatening her blind neighbour and her guide dog, but she claims it's all "a storm in a teacup".
Fight for the future of the past
Yet another landmark Auckland institution faces internal splits. The struggle at Motat over its future direction has divided managers and volunteers
Auckland: Safe as houses
Despite a poor past record of demolition and destruction, things are looking up for Auckland’s historic buildings, writes Peter Shaw.
Sabotage in the heart of Auckland
The sinking of the Rainbow Warrior showed we were not immune to international intrigue.
Auckland: Pacific power
In the largest Polynesian city in the world, a growing Pacific population looks set to become a significant force, writes Tapu Misa.
Auckland: The windfall
The Auckland Regional Services Trust turned a debt into a pot of gold which helped to fund developments such as the Viaduct and Britomart.
Auckland: Story worth telling
John Roughan concludes this account of Auckland with the hope that it has uncovered a heritage to treasure.
<i>Gill South</i>: Sunshine is good for your health
Gill South discovers you need to expose your skin to the the sun for at least a few minutes a day to keep your vitamin D levels up.
Five of the best: Art galleries
Auckland has some of the best art galleries on offer in the South Pacific.
Love thy neighbour? Auckland's noisiest streets revealed
A number of suburban streets gave the CBD a run for its money in the noise stakes.
Auckland: A tourist for a day
Shelley Bridgeman sits in on an Auckland tour group to see what visitors learn about our city and to see it through a fresh pair of eyes.