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Homicide suspect could be anywhere in North Island - police
Police have extended their manhunt for homicide suspect Patrick Young outside of Auckland and say he has connections all over the North Island.

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Don't turn the clock back on prostitution
Council wants to keep sex workers out of sight during this year's Rugby World Cup.

Small in size, big in competition
Size definitely doesn't matter when it comes to radio-controlled yachts.

Win for Ross could open council's door to Quax
Victory for C&R man in Botany byelection would create vacancy in city's Howick ward.

Weekend leisure: Reeling in a great catch
Devonport wharf is a popular spot for land-based fishermen.If you can't get out on the harbour on a boat, try these land-based fishing spots. James Russell reports.

Council looks for power to ban street prostitutes
Prostitutes could be banned from street trading in Auckland and beyond after a Super City council vote.

Attack prolonged and ferocious - police
A brutal attack which left a south Auckland man brain dead and on life support was prolonged and ferocious, say police.

Man injured in attack not expected to live
Life support is expected to be turned off for a man critically injured when he and a woman were attacked with a wooden club.

Firefighters risk lives to rescue family
Terry Jenner feared the worst upon hearing of a suspicious fire in Papakura yesterday.

Under the volcanoes
Auckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.

Turning the tables
We're a nation of people who love our food and dining out — but do restaurateurs love us? Dionne Christian runs the rule over our eating habits.

<i>Ruby Red</i>, Mangere Bridge
We came here because we'd been hearing lots of good things about this new cafe at Mangere Bridge, owned by Viva's food writer, Amanda Laird.

Best places to buy Lotto tickets revealed
The average winnings per person from Lotto and Big Wednesday contests for Buller's 9700 residents is $1184.96.