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Elton, Lady Di, Bowie, kings and queens: Inside the $150m revival of a rock 'n' roll hotel

Mike Thorpe reports on the restoration of a city's landmark building.

Letters: Is David Seymour Auckland's housing saviour? I was horrified to see Sir John Key at the dictator showcase

OPINION: Yet another stupid statement from Te Pati Māori MP Mr Ferris, a reader writes.

'Shameful': Seymour criticises 'hidden' online zoning maps in council housing plan

The plan allows for up to 15-storey developments near transport hubs.

'This is urgent': Seymour to face off with council, Bishop over changes to Auckland plan

David Seymour says parts of the Auckland Council's new plan are not necessary.

‘Cities aren’t museums’: Chris Bishop on why Auckland needs to grow

OPINION: Chris Bishop defends the Government's housing changes.

Opinion: Let's build a great Auckland to live in

The proposed plan allows six-storey buildings in certain areas.

Computing lecturer Ian Allan runs for Gisborne general ward

Allan advocates for the council to connect education and industry.

'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property Insider

As a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

Parking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'

Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.

Mount residents fret as future of prime site in limbo

Developer behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.

Billion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoes

Minister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.

Is $4 an hour too much to pay for car parking in central Whangārei?

Business owners fear higher prices will keep customers from the CBD.

Residents take legal action over high fees at The CAB apartments

The High Court will hear the case in Auckland on October 20.

'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval

About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.

How a ‘Dirty 30’ post-quake building was transformed into a modern masterpiece

The former Hunters and Collectors building has been transformed.