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Search continues for missing prisoner
Up to 20 police, some of them armed, are searching the area around Auckland Prison at Paremoremo after an inmate cut his way through a double perimeter fence and escaped today.
Prisoner still on the run, investigation launched
The Corrections Department is investigating how an inmate escaped Auckland Prison by breaking through a perimeter fence in the jail workshop.
Historic hotel faces falling into disrepair, court told
Developers maintain plan for apartments and cafe only viable use for old building.
Key not seeking apology over 'obnoxious' texts
John Key says he is not interested in seeking an apology from North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams over late night text messages.
Shore's mayor defends 'obnoxious' texts to Key
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has hit back over revelations of his late-night "obnoxious" texts to John Key.
Prisoner tells court inmate dragged from cell 'black as'
A prison inmate has described seeing a fellow inmate being dragged from a cell on the day of his death.
Marathon effort raises $73,000 for charity
An Auckland man has raised $73,000 for the Leukemia and Blood Foundation after running almost 360km in seven consecutive days.
Lurking close to home
Scary Kiwi kids' tale Under The Mountain is due in cinemas this week.
Minister raises hopes for new harbour link
Auckland could gain a new $3 billion-plus Waitemata Harbour crossing within 15 years if Steven Joyce's programme is followed.
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.
Aucklander to run seven of NZ's 'Great Walks'
Mal Law intends running the equivalent of almost nine marathons in seven days for charity.
Banks hails new Super City structure – Labour opposes
Auckland Mayor John Banks calls the city's new local government structure "an inspired piece of work".
Ratepayers begin paying Rugby World Cup levy
Some ratepayers have begun paying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but a ratepayers group says the tourism and hospitality industry should pick up the tab.