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One of the men accused of desecrating 20 Jewish graves in a central Auckland cemetery last month has pleaded guilty, while the other will fight the charge.

A suggestion that prostitution law should be considered in granting resource consent for a brothel and hotel building in the Auckland CBD was strongly disputed.

Some fine food gets a bit lost in the fanfare at a Mt Eden eatery.

Elegant surroundings complement a menu of sophisticated dishes in an inner-city establishment.

Police have dropped charges against one of the men accused of being involved in the desecration of Jewish graves in Auckland.

Sellers' expectations of what their property is worth could be getting too high as a surge in new listings prompts some buyers to be patient.

A three-level office, showroom and warehouse building is being marketed for sale as a redevelopment add value opportunity.

The Auckland Council wants to save $3 million by cutting out the time-honoured practice of verge cutting, writes Brian Rudman.

More than 45,000 cheered along the Auckland Marathon in the sunshine yesterday for events ranging from a full 42.2km to a 5km run and walk.