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Aucklanders to weigh in on $300m stadium vs rugby club plan at Western Springs
The TAU board prefers the Auckland Arena's 12,500-seat stadium proposal.

Letters: Idea of a waterfront stadium won't go away because it makes sense
OPINION: Instead of introducing congestion charging we should make public transport free.

'Still a contest': Little not taking Wellington mayoralty for granted
Whanau says she's giving Little a clear run, but he says the election isn't a done deal.

Auckland Council urges proper battery disposal as rubbish fires rise
Last week's fire destroyed the Abilities Group recycling plant in Glenfield.

The offspring: How heirs to Kiwi family fortunes earn their keep
Meet the heirs of New Zealand's wealthiest families.

Court orders $10m Auckland mansion sale cancelled after fatal landslide
Buyer and seller fought over whether sale should go ahead after home left on cliff edge.

'Extraordinary experience': Auckland art gallery director steps down
Lacy finishes up on June 15 to recharge the batteries.

Watch: How Auckland FC's celebrations ended up at an Irish pub
Coach Steve Corica joined the celebrations, sculling beer from the Premiers Plate.

Twenty new buildings planned for Takapuna campground site
Details are out with big plans for the much-loved beachfront site on the waterfront.

'Deeply saddened': Passenger dies on ferry to Waiheke
About 300 people, mostly cruise passengers, were waiting to board.

The numbers behind Auckland FC's record-breaking A-League season
Bonnie Jansen takes a look at the numbers behind Auckland FC's remarkable rise.

Police investigating West Auckland crime scene following overnight stabbing
A man has been critically injured following a stabbing on Coburg St in Henderson Valley. Video / NZ Herald

Two recycling workers tried to put out North Shore blaze until it 'exploded'
It's believed the fire was likely caused by lithium batteries.

Watch: Chopper footage shows extent of North Shore inferno
Fire and Emergency has advised people in the area to stay inside.

Nick Clark: How road pricing can fix Auckland’s traffic nightmare
Auckland traffic congestion costs the economy $1.39 billion annually.

Firefighters are tackling a large fire in Wairau Valley.
Firefighters are responding to a significant fire at a commercial warehouse in Wairau Valley. Video / Dean Purcell / Inflite / Caleb Timms / Supplied

Viral fish-drying video hits Auckland restaurant's food grade
The restaurant has denied the fish was theirs, calling the situation 'truly terrifying'.

Auckland Council reaches settlement with cafe owner over $900,000 rates debt
The settlement prevents a forced sale of Rupa's Cafe and two homes.

Simon Wilson: Building homes and communities fit for the future
Opinion: The excellent community resilience work at risk from Government and the council.

Editorial: Heritage v housing, we must protect Auckland's character
OPINION: Auckland's villas are seen as iconic, akin to Melbourne's terraced houses.

First look: Inside Foodstuffs NI's biggest new supermarket – $73m New World Pt Chevalier
'Our biggest new store opening since the February opening of Pak'nSave Highland Park.'