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Fresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consent

Fresh from court, Pets and Pats is facing new questions as neighbours let loose.

'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debt

The church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.

'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts

The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.

Mike Lee: Smith & Caughey’s closure a body-blow to Queen St

Smith & Caughey’s closure will result in 98 job losses in Auckland.

Auckland deputy mayor leaves long-time local govt party

C&R is accepting candidates for Ōrākei ward, currently held by Simpson.

McDonald's gets green light for Ōrākei site despite objections

The new application had 381 submissions, of which 331 were against the project.

Westmere helipad opposition 'alarmist and unhelpful', says rich-listers' lawyer

The couple propose up to 10 flights per month, during low-tide windows.

New 12-level $290m University of Auckland student block planned

Singaporeans involved in the new deal, Precinct to sell 80% of the development when done.

Auckland rates and water bills to rise by $324 from July

Rates will jump by 5.8% and water bills by 7.2%.

Run It Straight events face safety backlash - but what do fans say?

Collision events face criticism for injury risks but organisers claim to inspire youth.

Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed

Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.

NZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m project

Country's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.

Andrew Dickens: What's really to blame for Smith & Caughey's closure

OPINION: Smith and Caughey's on Queen Street is closing, upsetting many Aucklanders.

Boy impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss, AT ‘really disappointed’

Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.

Editorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hate

OPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.

'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunder

Sky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.

Ex-Kāinga Ora boss pops up as private sector developer, eyeing Parnell

Andrew McKenzie is now a director in a company buying properties in Parnell.

Watch: Police make arrest after alleged robbery at Northcote shops

A man is in custody after police rushed to a shopping centre on Auckland’s North Shore following reports of a robbery. Video / NZ Herald