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Councils face deluge of leak suits
The floodgates are open for owners of all buildings less than a decade old to sue councils after a landmark Supreme Court ruling yesterday, a legal expert says.

North Shore office vacancies fall
Reduction first in six years as pre-crisis developments fill up, says Bayleys.

Brian Rudman: A rail loop or Queen St full of buses
For anyone who doubts the need for the inner-city rail tunnel, the recent draft public transport plan is the document to change your mind, writes Brian Rudman.

Leaky homes: Hundreds may go
Total demolition of huge leaky Auckland townhouse blocks is being proposed by desperate homeowners whose properties are so rotten they are beyond repair.

Editorial: Takapuna plans need action
Takapuna beach is one of the jewels of Auckland, so the Council should make the most of a developer's desire to spend $250 million.

Clash over beachfront reserve
Car parks behind one of Auckland's finest beaches could be turned into an expanded public reserve under a council plan.