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Developer seeking court backing to fell tree
A developer is asking the courts to call off the Tree Council's crusade against him felling an 80-year-old Avondale pohutukawa.
Govt reviews case for city rail tunnel
Transport Minister says many questions remain over $2 billion-plus project.
Push for bus lanes in centre of road
Auckland Transport is being asked to consider running bus lanes down the middle of Dominion Rd while reviewing an $84 million upgrade project.
Super City gets its own quick superliner
The Pacific Pearl's captain can't wait to let his superiors know how quickly P&O Cruises' newest superliner cuts through the seas.
Fixing damage first job: Little
Labour Party president Andrew Little says its next candidate in Te Atatu, who will be selected today, will have to repair damage done by ousted MP Chris Carter.
Council to debate heritage order for art deco houses
There were heated scenes at an Auckland Council meeting this morning as protesters tried to stop a heritage demolition.
Pike River helpers may never be paid back - Mayor
Many suppliers may never be paid back for giving to the recovery operation at Pike River Coal mine, the Grey District Mayor says.
Fight for New Chums beach
A plan to put one of the country's most pristine beaches back in public hands has been presented to the Government.