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Editorial: Coastal sprawl will defy plan for Auckland

Investing in Auckland still a priority - PM

The massive bill for rebuilding Christchurch will not put the Government off spending more money on Auckland, Prime Minister John Key says.

Fran O'Sullivan: Brown needs to up the ante

Auckland tunnel threat: you'll pay

Aaron Bhatnagar: Super City structure just new kind of gridlock

Tree rule change to hit ratepayers

Editorial: Realities not dreams must steer Auckland

Council targets kids' tree house

To the children it's a place to play; to the Nelson council it's a death-trap to be torn down.

Council spreads drab agenda with graffiti clean-up

Congestion tax plan back on the agenda

Howick byelection date

Double jeopardy in leaky-homes bill

Loophole means ratepayers are liable to homeowner and developer, says council

Paula Bennett appoints former boss to Social Policy Forum

Historic hotel collapse renovators fault - experts

The owners of Auckland's Palace Hotel could be prosecuted after the release of a damning report identifying severe damage to the heritage building before it was knocked down.

Brothel brothers slam council report

Brothel brothers failed to ensure Palace Hotel safe - report

The Palace Hotel was moving by up to 5mm an hour towards the street when the decision was made to knock it down, the Auckland Council said today.