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Quake risk: Auckland's oldest suburban library to close
Closing a "difficult decision" but public safety is paramount, council says.

John Tamihere's policies facing growing criticism
National Party stalwart Desley Simpson says John Tamihere is misleading voters.

Uber driver speaks, denies assaulting child
Uber driver blocked from his account: "I don't know how I am going to feed my kids."

Uber driver 'shoves' 5yo, takes off with an iPad - police called in
"He couldn't stop crying."

Tenants forced into caravan parks on 7 days' notice
Tenants angry after being given 7 days' notice to vacate leaky Auckland apartment complex.

Most Airbnb owners dodge bed tax
Airbnb hosts now have to pay tax. One problem - the council can't track them down.

Damaged waka recalled for unnamed park
Historic Māori names are being revived for the unnamed parks of inner Auckland.

In the poo: Posh Auckland suburbs in sewage scrap
Herne Bay and St Marys Bay residents oppose a council project to improve water quality.

'I haven't felt safe since': St Marys Bay sex fiend jailed
Man sentenced for repugnant attack on female jogger.

Inside broadcaster Peter Williams' multimillion-dollar home
The veteran TV presenter lets Herald Homes inside his St Mary's Bay abode.

St Marys Bay $44m waste water solution controversy
The project will see diluted sewage pumped into Waitemata Harbour near the Harbour Bridge.

St Marys Bay sex attack: Name suppression for accused
Police reveal link to two other incidents as 33-year-old man appears in court.

Do you know this man? Jogger strangled, assaulted in St Marys Bay
A woman was dragged into bushes, strangled and indecently assaulted.

Catherine Smith: Work of art, craft and love
A 1920s bungalow has been turned into a theatre of dreams overlooking the water.

Going with the flow
A sheltered haven in St Marys Bay has been brought up to date and future-proofed, writes Graham Hepburn

Another $2m+ suburb for Auckland
Soaring house prices have seen a second Auckland suburb click over the $2 million mark, with only five suburbs left with an average price under $500,000.

Wonderful Auckland wanders
Auckland rhymes with walkland, and with good reason. If you don't believe us, try some of these top trots.

My Auckland: St Marys Bay
Celebrant Jan McCallum tells Elisabeth Easther what she loves about living in St Marys Bay. The friendly folk, abundant local parks and the wonderful Mercy Hospice where she volunteers are just a few of her favourite things.

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.