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Property Insider: Eke Panuku’s legacy and what will replace the agency that has changed the shape of Auckland

'Guiding urban renewal projects across the Auckland region' - Allan Young's achievements.

Car manufacturer Hyundai signs Kiwi builder for big Takapuna scheme

The Strand apartments are to be four blocks, up to 10 levels high, facing the waterfront.

Residents force suspension of Machu Picchu rail service

The citadel receives about 4500 visitors daily, many from overseas.

Eight siblings among 100,000 Kiwi kids living in poverty

Kasanita Latu sleeps without a pillow, using the couch edge instead.

'Rotten to the core': Govt banks $151m by ending 'double-dipping', wiping $100 a week for struggling households

The Government decided on the changes in 2024, but used urgency to pass the law in 2025.

Wife calls out husband's laundry fail, sparking online debate

A wife shamed her husband online for poorly hanging laundry.

‘Landmark’ social housing block sold off by Kāinga Ora for $1m

Housing Minister says it's a great outcome given the projected cost to restore the flats.

Officials sentenced in deadly orphanage fire

A court sentenced six officials for the 2017 orphanage fire.

The clock conundrum: Hotel's plea to quiet chimes sparks debate

The clock chimes every 15 minutes, disturbing hotel guests at night.