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Sea slugs returning to Auckland beaches
The toxic sea slugs which sparked health warnings at Auckland beaches last year appear to be on their way back.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Sad lack of heritage trams makes ultra-modern railway better option
We must not overlook practicality in our haste to leave a legacy, writes Brian Rudman.

<i>Tim Greer</i>: Mature cities blend history with modernity
Commercial project managers need to take responsibility for the mess their activity leaves behind, writes Tim Greer.

CCO's to run most Super City services
Unelected CCOs will run two-thirds of Auckland's Super City services and local boards won't have lawful powers, a new bill revealed today.

Brown has big lead over Banks for super mayor
Manukau Mayor Len Brown has a big lead on Auckland City Mayor John Banks in a Herald-DigiPoll survey on the Super City mayoralty.

Architects cite city's industrial heritage as reason to save wharf sheds
Auckland architects are increasing efforts to save Queens Wharf's two 98-year-old cargo sheds.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> All aboard please, we're tired of waiting
Aucklanders aren't too fussed where their trains are built - 100 years on, they just want a service.

$2.6m deal safeguards coastal gem
Duder Regional Park has been extended to protect it from housing developments.