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![Most Aucklanders against bus-lane fines, survey shows](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Most Aucklanders against bus-lane fines, survey shows
Over half Auckland's population doesn't support the council's $150 fines for driving in bus lanes.
![<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Is central Auckland any place for a herd of elephants?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Is central Auckland any place for a herd of elephants?
Should a popular, well-used park give up part of its territory to a herd of imported elephants?
![Go west, young man, to seek new beer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Go west, young man, to seek new beer
I had a wonderful experience recently when I attended a tasting of Hallertau's beers at a rather salubrious Mt Eden hostelry.
![I didn't take Ecstasy: teen](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
I didn't take Ecstasy: teen
The 18-year-old who fell from a central Auckland car parking building denies she had taken Ecstasy.
![<i>The Spencer family:</i> How the other half lives](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>The Spencer family:</i> How the other half lives
A combination of vast wealth and tightly-guarded privacy - the features of New Zealand's wealthiest 'old money' family.
![<i>Benson Rd Deli</i>, Remuera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>Benson Rd Deli</i>, Remuera
A Remuera eatery provides satisfying comfort food at reasonable prices.
![Olympian to run again - for Super City](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Olympian to run again - for Super City
Thirty-five years after smashing the mile record, Sir John Walker is entering a very different race.
![Fraud probe: Where is investors' $18m?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Fraud probe: Where is investors' $18m?
Dozens of people who invested with an Auckland couple have been told they are unlikely to see their money again.
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Taking up a challenge
The new Newmarket railway station was a unique project that demanded an innovative approach, writes Steve Hart.
![Making bold statements](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Making bold statements
With a white backdrop throughout their house, an Auckland couple focus on colour to add interest.
![Crash into house follows heart attack](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Crash into house follows heart attack
A man found dead after his car crashed into a house in suburban Auckland today may have had a heart attack, police say.
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Mother emotionless at baby's death, court told
A woman on trial for murdering her 13 month-old son showed "no emotion" as the infant lay dead on her bed, an Auckland jury has heard.
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Gilmour backs Craig for Super City mayor
Westie comedian Ewen Gilmour has pulled out of the Supercity mayoralty race and thrown his lot behind pro-smacking campaigner Colin Craig.