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Auckland Trotting Club adamant Alexandra Park is to remain its home

Auckland Trotting Club says it can pay off $80m debt – but that creates another problem.

Property resellers pocket $280k average profit despite market dip

The median profit gain in Auckland for house resales was $356,000.

Council euthanises 56 dogs in two months

FNDC received 796 requests for service for animal management in January and February.

Unpacking the realities and fiction of immigration as countries crack down on migrants

The UK Government is taking a tougher stance on migration amidst a public backlash.

Ockham Book Awards: All the winners from local literature's biggest night

Wellington author takes fiction's richest prize for a second time.

Landlord threw up when inspecting rental ruined by three cats trapped inside

The landlord vomited from the overpowering smell inside the home.

Sentencing adjourned for Auckland teacher who sexually groomed 11yo boy

The teacher sent nude photos to the student via Snapchat and other platforms.

'Gorgeous, beautiful site': Opposition mounts against Westmere helipad plan

Waiheke Island, with 64 helipads, is a lesson for Auckland, says Julie Stout.

The big lessons for NZ in Australia's under-16 social media ban

There are some blanks to fill in as the deadline looms.

Greens promise $88b from new taxes spanning inheritance to private jets

The Greens want a wealth tax, inheritance tax and some income tax increases.

'Leave it alone': Asbestos warning for Auckland beachgoers

The asbestos pieces, 5-10cm in size, are likely from historical construction waste.

Could you make $20 last a week?

Marama T-Pole bought gumboots, breaking her $20 budget at an op shop.

Teen accused of murdering US student at Auckland bus stop pleads not guilty

Not guilty pleas were entered through lawyers.

Vector hires advisers for strategic review of fibre business

Auckland's Vector has appointed Barrenjoey to review its fibre business,

First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans

Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.

'Significantly threaten': Minister's memo on surgery risks heavily redacted

Private hospitals attract specialists with higher salaries, causing public staff loss.

Hundreds of blood tests lost in transit between Wellington and Auckland

It comes as Awanui considers processing Auckland tests in Wellington permanently.

Born to be bad: George Thorogood on black influence, white critics and singing the blues

Mike Thorpe speaks to the music legend and his 50-year career ahead of his NZ gigs.