Editorial: Convention centre must rise again from the fire
We say: Auckland and NZ desperately need centre up and running and paying its way.
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Fire under control but days of disruption ahead
The convention centre's ability to host Apec 2021 is also in doubt.
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Titanic insurance claim looms for SkyCity's fire-ravaged convention centre
Global insurance broker advising SkyCity's international convention centre claim.
Firefighter injured as crews get on top of SkyCity inferno
Firefighter injured by a piece of roof that collapsed in the blaze.
Live: 24-hour inferno - and still battle to control blaze
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
SkyCity blaze: No automatic fire alarm system on incomplete centre levels
Bosses of SkyCity and Fletcher Building front up to media just blocks from the blaze.
'You're heroes': HeadQuarters pub offers firefighters free meal, drinks
"Don't even ring, just turn up. We know you, you know us, you're gold, we owe you this."
SkyCity inferno: Monsoon buckets 'too dangerous' to tackle fire
A litre of water expands 1700 times when it hits flames, so monsoon buckets can't be used.
SkyCity blaze: Commuters advised not to come into the central city
If you don't have to go into the central city, stay away.
Fire in the Sky, hell on the roads: 'Avoid the city' - civil defence
'If you can avoid coming into the central city, do.'
SkyCity fire: What happens to Apec conference, US President visit?
Goff said a decision will be made shortly on whether to evacuate council headquarters.
SkyCity fire live: Inferno rages, roof fears, TVNZ evacuated
Severe weather is set to make a difficult jib even trickier on Wednesday.
SkyCity Convention Centre could collapse if fire burns long enough - expert
"It sounds terrible": Structural engineer says lengthy blaze could deform the steel beams.
Fire and Emergency staff called to separate Auckland CBD incident
The callout is just down the road from the SkyCity inferno.
Auckland CBD speed limits cut to 30km/h, major roads at 40km/h
Auckland Transport today voted on reducing speeds in the city.
SkyCity fire: Health alert issued for 'toxic' smoke
Auckland Regional Public Health Service issued an alert for people in Auckland CBD.
SkyCity fire - how to get home: Roads gridlocked, buses diverted
Main roads were closed in the central city.
Stay out of Auckland CBD: Traffic gridlocked as SkyCity fire closes roads
Heavy traffic expected due to huge fire in downtown Auckland this afternoon.
SkyCity fire: Out-of-control blaze reaches maximum 6th alarm
Specialist fire trucks are being called in from around the upper North Island.
'Run, run! We knew we had to get out': Workers describe huge SkyCity fire
The blaze is visible across the city with huge plumes of black smoke.
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Best of 2019: What killed Clooney? Auckland's sexiest restaurant has shut
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Splashing about in creativity: Auckland a canvas for ArtWeek
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Viv Beck: CRL works are disruptions of biblical proportions
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Flight passenger and gym worker contract measles
Air NZ passengers and Les Mills members warned they may have been exposed to measles.
End of an era as beloved Chinese takeaway closes
The Chinese Cuisine restaurant at Mercury Plaza is closing its doors after 25 years.
First section of Papakura pedestrian bridge installed overnight
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Grey Lynn dairy attack: Lookout jailed for 14 years
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