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<i>Ask Phoebe:</i> Ratana member spells out death-notice letters
Last week, Nigel Christian asked if I could find out the meaning of letters at the beginning of some death notices.
Snub for squillionaire's superyachts
Big-spending overseas millionaires' superyachts are being turned away from Auckland because of lack of decent berths.
Orange Hall still laden with appeal
Historic hub of Auckland dance scene on market for first time in its existence.
Heritage building saved - for now
The century-old male infirmary ward at Greenlane Hospital has been saved from demolition.
<i>Bob Kerridge:</i> Grand old lady in need of TLC
Future generations of Aucklanders, and New Zealanders, deserve to enjoy the St James Theatre's splendour, says Bob Kerridge.
Council to help Soho project to find buyer
The Auckland City Council is offering the services of its property enterprise board to help dig Ponsonby's failed $250 million Soho project out of a hole.
Hotchin clear to exceed council building limits
Mark Hotchin has received dispensation to exceed the building coverage and impermeable surface area on his $30m property.
Council to get exemption over airport shares
The Government is passing a law so that the new Auckland Super City council doesn't need to initiate a takeover bid for AIAL.