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Fruit fly hunt: Auckland traps cleared
Traps set in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn after a Queensland fruit fly was found yesterday are being cleared today.
One small fruit fly, one massive response
There are warnings NZ's $5 billion horticulture industry is threatened by the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly in Grey Lynn, and tight controls are in place.
Ban after fruit fly found in NZ
A fruit fly has been found in the Auckland suburb of Grey Lynn, with signs going up asking people not to move any fresh fruit or vegetables beyond the area.
Do-up job reaps $775k
Extensive do-ups to an Auckland villa paid off, with the developer pocketing $775k more than he paid for the house just seven months ago.
Fireworks victims get help
Rugby officials say they are committed to "making good" with the three victims of a fireworks malfunction that fired shrapnel into the stands at Eden Park a week ago, but the cause is not likely to be revealed for a number of weeks.
Cricket gets hit for high-rise
The No 2 ground and cricket pitch at Eden Park will be replaced with residential and commercial buildings of up to nine storeys.
Developers picked to net $28m from Crown land selloff
A block of state housing land for sale in Sandringham is ripe for a townhouse development that could net a developer $28 million, a property expert has predicted.
State house duo fetch $1.9m
Two neighbouring state homes in the Auckland suburb of Sandringham, both in need of "extreme makeovers", have reached $1.9 million at auction.
My Auckland: Western Springs
Hannah Jennings-Voykovich tells Elisabeth Easther how the roller skating community around Western Springs really spins her wheels
Property Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the way
The steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.
Property Report: A day with the graduates of slow-bidding school
You know how much you're prepared to pay, so why take so long to lay your cards on the table? Bruce Morris ponders the slow-coach tactics of the auction room.
Review: 7 Siri Taste of Sri Lanka, Sandringham
This Sri Lankan restaurant provides a rich experience at a very modest price.
Pub spy: Prague Bar & Cafe
Prague is the newest bar I've been into for ages, but it manages to feel like it's been there for a while.
My Auckland: Sandringham
Arna Martin tells Catherine Smith what she loves about living in her neighbourhood.
<i>Viva</i>'s 2010 Auckland takeout awards
Viva's team of experts gives its annual verdict on Auckland's best takeout spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner.