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Book Review: <i>Coolangatta: A Homage</i>
She belies the conceit that readers only want primary characters who are likeable.

Superloo, library, claim architecture awards
A superloo with glass exterior walls was among 12 designs recognised last week as the winners of this year's New Zealand Architecture Awards from Nelson and Marlborough were announced.

The new Eden Park
Photos from the opening of Auckland's revamped Eden Park, October 10, 2010.

Christchurch to lose heritage building
An historic Christchurch building damaged in last month's earthquake will be demolished.

Economy contracted last quarter, says NZIER
An influential survey of business opinion shows the economy contracted in the September quarter after stalling in June.

Is Auckland's 'urban village' ideal straying off course?
How you see the restoration of a collection of century-old buildings on Auckland's downtown waterfront is a matter of perspective.

Govt announces quake help for Cantabrians
A range of measures has been announced today by the Government to help Cantabrians rebuild their homes after the September 4 earthquake.

Building consents keep falling - down 9pc in August
The number of consents issued for new homes has fallen to its lowest level in more than a year, Statistics NZ said today.

Bulldoze theatre over my dead body, says UK star
UK actor Sir Donald Sinden has threatened to lie down in the path of bulldozers to save the St James Theatre.