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Council's challenge on cash for trains

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Hey Tau, postcode's a bigger worry than ancestry

Hide accused of playing race card

New beach poisoning fear as fifth dog dies

Authorities have taken samples from the dog to find out if it is a victim of the toxin found in puffer fish that killed at least one dog on Narrow Neck Beach.

Open war at the Peace Foundation

An organisation devoted to promoting peace is at war with itself over allegations of financial mismanagement, inadequate structure and a lack of financial transparency.

Hide stakes job on Maori seats ban

Act leader tells Prime Minister he will resign as Local Government Minister if National agrees to Maori representation on the Auckland Super City council.

Protection for trees will be 'up to landowner'

New Harbour Bridge proposal gives room for cyclists

<i>Cartoon:</i> Honesty and optimism

New footpath figures surface

<i>Greg McKeown</i>: We need a waterfront to make citizens proud

Beach poison will kill you in an hour

Search begins for Super City CEO

Dog eater needs 'education, not punishment'

Heat goes on in bid to win 2018 Games

Mayor wants super city in Hawkes Bay