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Auckland's hotels show up as global bargains
City's rates third cheapest in survey of 77 centres, but industry says it's misleading

Highest January migration gain in six years
The number of people arriving permanently or long term in this country exceeded the number of departures by 2500 in January, the highest gain for a January month since 2004.

Threat to stars' paradise
Plans for a "Coronation Street"-style development at Omaha are causing a stir.

Rugby fans told: Snub wharf
Auckland City Mayor John Banks is telling rugby fans to steer clear of Prime Minister John Key's "party central" on Queens Wharf and party elsewhere in the city.

Highway through heritage
The idea of building a $300 million toll road through the pristine Hollyford Valley to pave the way for further tourism dollars has resurfaced.

Sky City profits up 30pc
SkyCity Entertainment has announced a 29.6 per cent or $16.2 million rise in its first half after-tax profit to $71.02m.

Fishing: Kiwiana calling
When you drive through the Awakino Gorge, you notice the sparkling stream down in the bed of the valley.