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Footpath 'double payments' news on way

Are dead fish to blame for Shore's sick dogs?

Footpath double payments to be detailed

A report due out today should reveal how much the Auckland City Council practice of paying twice for some footpath renewal work cost ratepayers.

Fear keeps popular beaches almost bare

Beaches off-limits to kids after mystery dog deaths

Health authorities have issued an alert for all eastern Auckland and Hauraki Gulf beaches after two dogs died and others fell sick.

Owner of failed eatery hired to run council cafe

Playing fields win battle for empty lot

Revamp of planned Britomart hotel still over limit

New law to speed up building consents passed

Trustees say school will open on time

McDonald's consent leaves bitter taste for residents

Council slow to fix footpath double payments

Audience torpedoes 'go faster' speech

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Where is Hide's messiah hiding?

Hells Angels take on council

Struggling regions welcome trail news