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Council mistakenly classifies woman later found dead in car as freedom camper.
Woman found dead in car in Remuera told helpers she had no family
Residents had previously tried to help the woman, but 'she declined all assistance'.
Mental health support for people in path of $1.4b busway
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Auckland Council takes middle road on heritage v housing war
One in every four of 21,000 homes with heritage values rezoned for high-density housing.
Council selling 1.58ha in Avondale for planned development of 750 apartments
Avondale's regeneration "much needed and long overdue," says Mayor Phil Goff.
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New twist to Auckland mayoral candidate's road rage incident
If this is a sympathetic way of getting votes, it's pretty low, says driver.
'Irresponsible cowards': Auckland mayoral candidate, family nearly driven off the road
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Heritage v Housing debate heats up: Mayoral candidates hold different views
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Oscar Sims: Inner suburb density will improve affordability
OPINION: 'Let young New Zealanders live within a convenient distance of their needs.'
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