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Labour 'disappointed' by fraud charge

If the Labour Super City candidate accused of election fraud is convicted, the party will take 'swift action' against him.

Super City forgery accused named

The Super City candidate charged with forging documents to influence the election can now be named, after he decided against appealing a High Court decision refusing to protect his identity.

<i>Bevan Rapson</i>: Few tears shed as Auckland farewells 21-year-old councils

Straight through - robbers beat security

Police are hunting two men who stormed a bank with a sawn-off shotgun and pushed through the plexiglass teller barrier to steal foreign cash.

Five of the best: Petting farms

If the kids are city slickers, get visit a local petting farm to get them in touch with some of New Zealand's favourite animals.

It's a jungle gym: Auckland's best playgrounds

We sent our two experts out to find Auckland's best playgrounds. Diana Clement reports back.

Plaudits heaped on Len Brown

Manukau City Mayor Len Brown was praised over and over again last night as the city's council officially met for the last time.

Fatal crash driver accused who fled police named

The man accused of killing two passengers when he crashed while fleeing police in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga can now be named.

Motorists warned of disruption on new connection

Person flees south Auckland crash

Ex-mayor's big credit card bill

Sir Barry Curtis put $100,000 on his council credit card in his final term as Manukau City Mayor.

Neighbourhood police teams lauded by Minister

Neighbourhood teams will help prevent crime before it happens, Police Minister Judith Collins says.

$168,000 state house sets pattern for cheap homes

The Govt hopes a new state house will be a heartening example for first-home owners.

Oil spill on Auckland motorway

Five of the best: Mini golf courses

For a compact round of golf with the kids, complete with novelty fun factor.