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Minister accused of sneaking clause into bill
Associate Local Government Minister John Carter is being accused of changing a Government bill to help out a constituent.
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Drivers to pay as council lifts own rates
One reason the North Shore City Council is looking at charging parking fees at its busway stations is a big rise in the rates it charges itself.
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Minister gets tip from barber about rail costs
A remark in a barber shop may prove instrumental in costing rail users more money to catch electric trains.
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Carpark scam keeps banks busy
More than 100,000 credit cards may be replaced as a result of thieves hacking into payment machines at a central Auckland carpark.
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Carpark scam hits thousands
Thieves have hacked into payment machines at an Auckland carpark and stolen the credit-card details of thousands of people - possibly for years.
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Court doubles leaky-home payout
Two victims of the rotting-homes debacle have had their compensation payout doubled, and now other victims could get more.
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Size of Super City boards worries leaders
A proposal for large local boards in the Super City is causing anxiety among Auckland mayors and community leaders.