School road safety lagging in south
School children in the most deprived areas of Auckland have been losing out over traffic controls to keep them safe on the roads.
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324 properties in road's path
Auckland Transport expects more than 300 properties to be affected by a mega roading plan parallel to the Southern Motorway at Manukau.
Watercare to give relief to ratepayers
Auckland water retailer Watercare Services says it can hold its charges for households and businesses during 2013-14 because of lower costs.
Auckland rates to rise average 2.9pc
Auckland rates will rise on average by 2.9 per cent this year - an election year for local politicians - under Mayor Len Brown's inflation-sensitive budget to be put to the council tomorrow for approval.
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Ewan McDonald: Paying for Auckland's public transport
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Aucklander to battle elements in Fiji Ocean Race
A 16-year-old Aucklander plans to race in one of the world's oldest and harshest extreme sports: ocean racing.
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A tale of three cities
Ewan McDonald visits three cities that have reinvented themselves; Bilbao,... more
Round the Bays 2013
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays 2013. Over 40,000 people ran the event in hot... more
Onetangi Beach races
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Auckland Gay Pride Parade 2013
All the atmosphere from the Auckland Pride Festival Parade held along Ponsonby... more
New Zealand International Air Show
The NZ International Air Show hit the skies of Auckland over the weekend. more
Andre Agassi meets fans
Fans queue for tennis great Andre Agassi signing copies of his autobiography,... more
Auckland waterfront
Waterfront Auckland says work is due to begin next month to revitalise Daldy... more
Christmas in the Park 2012
Photos from Coca-Cola Christmas In The Park in the Auckland Domain on Saturday,... more
Damage after tornado rips through West Auckland
Areas of Auckland were hit by a series of tornadoes causing surface flooding,... more
Readers photos: Auckland storm damage
Readers photos of the big storm which killed three people in West Auckland. more
State Harbour Crossing
Conditions were challenging for all of the 1500 swimmers in the Auckland State... more
Auckland's Farmers' Santa Parade
Crowds gathered and the sun was out for the annual Farmers' Santa Parade. Did... more
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Photo Gallery: Charlie's operation at Auckland Zoo
It took three vets, six nurses and two and a half hours to carry out a root... more
When that guy Usain Bolt was in Auckland
Jamaican athletics legend was in Auckland. If you saw or met him, send us your... more
Your photos: Mosquito flies at Ardmore
The World War II de Havilland Mosquito restored by Avspecs for Jerry Yagen has... more
More from New Zealand Fashion Week 2012
More highlights from New Zealand Fashion Week 2012, held at the Viaduct Events... more
Past issues of The Aucklander
Some of the past issues of The Aucklander that had an impact. The Aucklander... more
New Zealand Fashion Week 2012
All the action from New Zealand's biggest fashion event: New Zealand Fashion... more
Photo Gallery: Lopdell House
Lopdell House in Titirangi is moving while the building undergoes a makeover,... more
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Tongan overstayers claim they didn't get legal help
A Gisborne councillor is calling for an urgent review of immigration services following alleged breaches of the rights of two Tongan men. The two overstayers say they were refused access to legal advice and interpreters when they were arrested in Gisborne. Gisborne District councillor Manu Caddie says the situation highlights shortfalls in support and information available to immigrants in the city. "Often, immigrants struggle with language issues, as well as advocating for themselves, so it is important that they get timely access to proper legal representation." Immigration law firm Pacific…
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