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Toxic slugs found on east Auckland beach
The public is being advised to supervise dogs and children on Kohimarama Beach after toxic sea slugs were discovered there for the first time.
Super City, super promises
Super City hopefuls aired their sport credentials in Albany, north of Auckland, tonight, with promises of free swimming pool access and a marine park in Hobson Bay.
Most Aucklanders against bus-lane fines, survey shows
Over half Auckland's population doesn't support the council's $150 fines for driving in bus lanes.
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Is central Auckland any place for a herd of elephants?
Should a popular, well-used park give up part of its territory to a herd of imported elephants?
'Politics' behind salacious text scandal, claims Laws
Michael Laws has a theory about why his relationship with a former P addict and prostitute has become public.
Sexting lands Laws in strife
Salacious text messages between Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws and a former lover have entered the public arena.
Poll shock: It's neck and neck
Manukau Mayor Len Brown and Auckland City Mayor John Banks are almost tied in the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.
Michael Laws reveals secret relationship
Controversial broadcaster and Whanganui Mayor Michael Laws has gone on radio revealing an "unwise" relationship he was having with a woman from "an unusual background".