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Price trebles, but the library is back

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.

Fears of 'judge's bias' delays appeal case

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.

Man's body found in bus-way

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.

Judge rejects leaky hotel claims against council

Wet and wild November - Niwa

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.

Steps help native fish avoid the rush hour

Bouncer stabbed in neck

Single nest for Kea

Aucklander to run seven of NZ's 'Great Walks'

Mal Law intends running the equivalent of almost nine marathons in seven days for charity.

Working in a Christmas Wonderland

Competitor dies in cross-harbour swim

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".