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ARC boss furious new rail platform too short for trains
Auckland rail officials have been accused of "incompetence on a grand scale" for building a platform too short for the trains it will serve.
Sun sets on rugby party central
John Key's dream of turning Queens Wharf into "party central" for the Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a political impasse between the Govt and the ARC.
ARC votes to keep Queens Wharf shed for 'party central'
The ARC, co-owner of Queens Wharf, has voted to keep one of the wharf sheds as a Rugby World Cup "party central" venue, alongside the Govt's temporary Cup structure dubbed the "slug".
East Coast takes a battering from storm
Heavy rains in the Gisborne area have closed roads and some flood waters have been contaminated by sewage.
Local boards will be under-resourced, say alarmed leaders
Over 200,000 people in Howick and Manurewa will have just eight staff between them for local matters under the Super City plan.
Mayoral pair play name games
He's dealt with plenty of sticks and stones in his long political career, but Jim Anderton may yet find that names will hurt him.
SuperCity hopefuls come up short
Supermayor hopefuls have revealed basic gaps in their knowledge of the Auckland region, including everyday concerns such as parking and bus fares.