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The inside story
Local resident Robyn Langwell shares her community's fight to save an iconic building.

Change of plan, so city's offices up for rent
Ocean and city views from the top floor of North Shore's new civic building are the best in town.

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.

Historic hotel faces falling into disrepair, court told
Developers maintain plan for apartments and cafe only viable use for old building.

Key not seeking apology over 'obnoxious' texts
John Key says he is not interested in seeking an apology from North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams over late night text messages.

Shore's mayor defends 'obnoxious' texts to Key
North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has hit back over revelations of his late-night "obnoxious" texts to John Key.

Drivers to pay as council lifts own rates
One reason the North Shore City Council is looking at charging parking fees at its busway stations is a big rise in the rates it charges itself.

Ratepayers begin paying Rugby World Cup levy
Some ratepayers have begun paying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but a ratepayers group says the tourism and hospitality industry should pick up the tab.

Leaky homes throw up $6bn repair bill
Councils are staring at an estimated $6 billion legal bill to fix the country's leaky homes - with the crushing debt falling on ratepayers.

Navy blocks green-finger granny
An 82-year-old woman who turned a dump into a native walkway is told to quit by the Navy.