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Homeowners 'denied a say' in plan ruling

Groups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.

'Looks like I've been in a freak accident'

An Auckland woman says she was left looking "like a burns victim" after a botched beauty treatment at a Ponsonby salon.

Lighthouse artist sheds some light

Michael Parekowhai's The Lighthouse is revealed to the public tonight.

Win-win solution to cruise ship problem promoted

It's a small solution to a big cruise ship problem and it could be a win-win.

Editorial: An asset to treasure

Controversial work will promote curiosity and debate in the best tradition of public art.

Council orders roadside swings removed

Auckland Council is demanding the removal of children's swings on street trees.

Alone on Valentines Day? Adopt a dog

Auckland Council are promising singletons they will never be alone again if they adopt a dog from one of the three Auckland Council animal shelters in Silverdale, Henderson and Manukau.

Council unreasonable to take down swings

Auckland Council 'over the top' to order removal of children's swings, say Herald readers.

Lantern festival to light up Domain

200,000 are expected at biggest cultural festival in the country.

Banned from contacting Auckland Council

Gary Osborne one of 31 with restrictions on calling or sending emails to Auckland Council.

What we love about Auckland

The Herald met up with five Local Board members, to find out what makes them tick, their hopes and aspirations for Auckland.

Christmas tree dumped inside tree

Among the illegally dumped Christmas trees was one found wedged up a larger tree.

Family gutted at homestead's fate

A descendant of early businessman George Court who lived in a historic homestead in Mangere Bridge is "horrified" the property could be demolished.

Auckland Transport signals rise in fares

Auckland public transport users will see a small bump in some fares later this month.

Look before leaping into transport funding

COMMENT: We all want better roads, rail and walking and cycling facilities, but almost no one wants to dig deeper into their pockets.

Bikes a great way to get around signs

Devonport shopkeepers have turned to bicycles to promote their stores after a council push to cut down on signboards cluttering up the footpath.

State house sculpture puzzles visitors

The wrapping has finally come off New Zealand's most expensive sculpture - but some visitors on Auckland's waterfront are puzzled about what to make of it.

Our Blue Backyard: NZ is a seabird Mecca

In the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.