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Police identify pedestrian hit by car

A pedestrian who was believed to have sustained head injuries after being hit by a car in Avondale last week has been identified, police say.

Port bosses kept council in dark, Brown

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has stepped up a war of words with Ports of Auckland, accusing port bosses of keeping the council in the dark about two huge wharf extensions.

Police search for hit pedestrian

A woman hit so hard by a car she smashed the windscreen and dented its bonnet is sought by police, who hold grave concerns for her safety.

Struck pedestrian sought

An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Auckland last weekend in an incident that may have left the victim with head wounds.

From $55,000 to a cool $1.5m

Catherine Smith was 25 when she bought her first home in 1982 - a three-bedroom bay-fronted Ponsonby villa for $55,000.

Only trams on Queen St

Cars may be squeezed out of Auckland's main street as the city's transport authority looks to modern trams to move growing throngs of commuters.

Man accused of trying to bribe official

Auckland Council is praising the swift reporting of its staff for allowing an attempted bribery case to reach the courts.

Mark Greatbatch: Eden Park to host players at their peak

What matchup: A surging South African team who dealt to Sri Lanka with disdain and a New Zealand side playing an aggressive style to dominate their opposition, writes Mark Greatbatch.

Five of the best: First dates

A successful first-date location allows you to see if there’s a spark with someone, in a casual setting with flattering light.

Daytripper: Mt Eden

Elisabeth Easther seeks out some shade in the heart of Mt Eden.

Ethnic panel 'a waste of taxpayer money'

The chair of the Auckland Council Ethnic People's Advisory Panel has resigned, saying he has serious concerns about how the council is being run.

Room check: Rendezvous Hotel, Auckland

Ellie Mitchell spends a night at a well-located hotel in central Auckland.

$25K for stevedore who broke both legs

A stevedore who broke both legs in a fall while unloading a container ship in January will receive $25,000 in reparation from Ports of Auckland.

St Patrick's Day: Guinness 'flying out the door'