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Brothel owners block council access to demolished hotel
Brothel owners have blocked access to the site of the demolished Palace Hotel in central Auckland and have filed a trespass notice against Auckland City Council.
Fatal diving spot 'shouldn't be closed'
A local politician says a popular diving spot on Auckland's North Shore should not be closed down despite the death of a teenage diver.
Canterbury quake may cost $4.9b - banker
A banker says the total cost of damage from the Canterbury earthquake will be nearly a billion dollar higher than Government estimates.
Thousands of buildings need repair after quake
The Earthquake Commission's stage two report shows thousands of homes need to be demolished or repaired following September's Canterbury Earthquake.
<i>Editorial</i>: Open the SOE stable and let the foals thrive
The Labour Party's finance spokesman, David Cunliffe, raised some eyebrows last Thursday
Brown orders inquiry into CCO name leaks
Mayor calls for probe after paper reports board appointments.
Mayor announces Eden Park changes
More security staff and higher police visibility are among changes to be made at Eden Park when the it next holds a major event.
Pike River: 'Can we do it differently?'
Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn wants the mining industry to learn from past mistakes and has called for a royal inquiry.
Pike River: How you can help
A Pike River Relief Fund Trust has been established for the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River coal mine.