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Historic theatre's future in the spotlight
Auckland's St James Theatre is part of one of five convention centre bids being considered.

Deputy mayors support own for first Super City mayor
The deputy mayors of Auckland City and Manukau councils, David Hay and Gary Troup, say why they think their leader is the best person to be the first mayor of the Super City.

Mt Eden stabbing victim identified
Police have named the man stabbed to death in a boarding house in the Auckland suburb of Mount Eden early on Saturday morning.

Murder near former PM's home
A killer was last night on the loose after stabbing a man to death in a boarding house near the Mt Eden home of former prime minister Helen Clark.

<i>Sideswipe:</i> Losing your lunch
This dumptruck loses its lunch in Andrew Baxter Drive, Manukau

World Cup 2011: City gets ready for big party
Fan zones will keep thousands happy - and net giant rewards for the region, write Vaimoana Tapaleao and David Eames.

Backdown on bus lanes
Auckland City Council says it will now treat motorists more leniently and fairly and will push lawmakers to cut the $150 fines nearly in half.