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Street naming stirs up tensions
The name of a street in Havelock North is contentious for residents, but a local kaumatua is defending the choice, saying the name has historic importance for the area.
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Court rejects Omaha development
A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.
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Council in firing line for volcano damage
The Auckland City Council has been accused of hypocrisy after ignoring the rules designed to protect the area's volcanic cones.
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Super City debate: Candidates square off
Super City mayoral hopefuls have promised everything from fewer liquor shops to a green waste curbside collection in the first Super City debate at Auckland’s Unitec tonight.
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Urban Maori seek deal on city beaches
Auckland tribes are seeking a co-management deal for the Waitemata and Manukau harbours in upcoming Treaty negotiations.
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Just $5 buys entry to a coastal paradise
Visitors to Nora and Waata Rameka's piece of paradise in Northland pay for the privilege of surfing off Takou Bay.