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Theme park wins 24 years, loses 0.4ha in lease deal

$40 fine 'small price to pay' for tourists

Visitors to the Coromandel say a $40 fine for freedom campers will do little to deter those who choose to doss down in beach carparks.

Super City contestant prepares for 'most exciting year of life'

Online poll's mayoral surprise

Voters have expressed a lack of enthusiasm for the two declared candidates in this year's Auckland Supercity mayoral race.

Basic bach, simple joys of classic Kiwi break

City will not control key roles

'Nothing but positive feedback' for Cathedral Cove stall

The owner of a seaside stall that locals accuse of spoiling pristine Cathedral Cove says tourists are relieved to see him at the end of a long, hot walk.

$28m to rejuvenate Onehunga Bay

Bridge renovation threatens kids' fun

Airport criticises transit-link delay

Submission on draft transport strategy calls for connections earlier than 2031.

Call to define board functions

Manukau Mayor Len Brown is calling on the Government to step in and define the roles and functions of local boards on the Auckland Super City authority.

Fraser may run for Wellington mayoralty

Fares decision next year

Hide says 'not his job' to define board roles

Aspiring politicians for the 19 local boards on the Auckland Super City will have to wait until March for a job description.

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Little cheer for Banks from mayoral poll

Mayor: Drugs responsible for late-night texting

Embattled North Shore mayor Andrew Williams has told John Key prescription drugs may have been behind a ranting late-night text.