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Cyclone disrupts ARC chief's rat-killing mission
ARC chairman Mike Lee could have some explaining to do next time he visits the city library, after leaving three of its books on a deserted Pacific island.

Auckland landmarks offered to iwi in Treaty deal
Ownership of landmark volcanic cones in Auckland has been offered to iwi as part of a new Treaty deal aimed at breaking the settlement paralysis in the region.

Newmarket station bottle store approved despite objections
A bottle store has opened next to the Newmarket Railway Station despite objections from residents of nearby apartments.

Ready to roll on $9m Auckland port link
The first train from Auckland's Waitemata harbour port to the Wiri inland port in South Auckland will roll across the newly completed $9 million rail link tomorrow.

<i>Anthony Doesburg:</i> Project points way to accessible information
Co-operative approach by Auckland region's councils makes map-based data easier to use.

Ratepayers face $28m bill for Oz airport deal
Auckland City and Manukau ratepayers will foot a $28 million bill as their councils move to secure their stakes in Auckland Airport.