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Auckland house-building outstrips population rise
On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.
Want to find paradise without leaving Auckland? Try this island escape
And no, it's not Waiheke.
Mystery solved: MPI reveals probable source of thousands of dead fish
It's "highly likely" MPI has found the source of the dead fish.
Marine mystery: Thousands of dead fish wash up in Hauraki Gulf
Locals are cleaning up trailer loads of dead fish off the beaches.
Holiday fun in seaside Auckland when steamers ruled
Historic images of Auckland seaside holidays
Man in hospital after accidental hammer incident
A man was rushed to hospital after accidentally hitting himself in the head with a hammer
$750m rich-lister defends helipad plans - as new battle takes off
Auckland Council has "issues" with construction of boatshed helipad at Rod Duke mansion.
Rescuers save drowning man at Whiritoa
The man was about 100m from shore when people noticed him struggling.
North Rodney breakaway bid: Rates hike warning
Winston Peters is "where we need him", independence group says.
Island residents win wharf battle
Kawau Island residents say Auckland Transport is backing away from its wharf closure plan.
Lidgard House, Kawau Island
Winston Aldworth gets his Baywatch on while staying at a RNZYS-owned house on Kawau.
Busy weekend for Auckland Coastguard
Boaties in strife have kept Coastguard crews busy in the northern region this weekend, with multiple people rescued from stricken vessels.
Honey season 'worst in 20 years'
Some frustrated beekeepers have now declared our dismal summer the worst in two decades for honey-making - but it's still too early to say whether consumers will also feel a sting.
No damage to properties in Kawau Island blaze
The fire on Kawau Island, northeast of Auckland, has turned out to be not as bad as first thought.
Bach destroyed in Kawau Island fire
At least one bach has been destroyed and other properties are being evacuated after fire broke out on Kawau Island tonight.
Home is where the yurt is
When your days are filled with the quick-paced glitz and stresses of show business, the simple life is pure bliss.
Kia Ora: Kawau Island
Elisabeth Easther seeks out the historical and beautiful sides of this Hauraki Gulf gem.
Hauraki Gulf: On island time
There's more to the Hauraki Gulf's island treasures than meets the eye, discovers Sarah Ell.
Wild about the Hauraki Gulf
Hauraki Adventurer and documentary maker Gus Roxburgh shares what he loves about our closest national park, the Hauraki Gulf.
4 of the best island treasures
Only minutes away in the Hauraki Gulf are plenty of sanctuaries for animals - and humans.
Kawau Island: Where the spirit comes to life
Danielle Wright spends a weekend on Kawau Island and discovers an ideal lifestyle for resourceful people.