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'Eyesore' house irks neighbours

A heavily tagged, unoccupied house in west Auckland has infuriated neighbours and exposed loopholes in council rules.

Assault complaint against Michael Laws

Albert-Eden-Roskill: Ethnic and economic opposites in merged ward

New heritage battle near waterfront

Pay rises and bonuses for some, but hundreds of jobs will vanish

Anger over $30m project leads to political action

Hubbard putting help for needy ahead of council

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Random idea beats ardvaarks, donkeys

So many voters picking from the top, it makes sense to not list candidates in alphabetical order, writes Brian Rudman.

Banks shifts stance to support 4am closing

Fears city water may cost hundreds of dollars more

Orakei: Challenger splits centre-right in Tory heartland

Candidates line up for chains

Pitbull stolen from pound

Supercity doesn't look gift horses in mouth

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: No sympathy for this princess

More power for councils in battle against booze

Local councils will be given greater power to make decisions over alcohol in their communities under changes to be released tomorrow.