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Winsome Stretch runs a hospice next to the land once owned by Red Beach Golf Course, now the planned site for 500 houses.
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500-house development at Red Beach tees off locals

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Tui dip into flax flowers on the boundary of the Hibiscus Hospice. Beyond, pairs of golfers zigzag down the hillside between pohutukawa and other mature trees. Bench seats in the hospice's remembrance garden look out over the large expanse of green, as do most of the rooms of those inside - rooms in which the occupants will spend their final...

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Lance Jones and the Milford Mariners say a new pedestrian bridge could impede access to Milford Marina.

Argument over new Milford bridge

Boaties say plans for a Milford bridge are dangerous but the local board and council officers say it's the best solution to a long-running problem.

A bus runs a red light on the intersection of Albert and Wyndham Streets.

Snapped! Buses run red lights in CBD

Auckland CBD bus drivers are endangering pedestrians' lives by running red lights across pedestrian crossings.

SPCA Auckland hopes to identify whoever dumped this emaciated dog in Manurewa last week.

Shock over sorry state of starved dog

The SPCA is shocked by an emaciated dog dumped in Manurewa and wants to track down the culprits.

The camera gantry for the SH 1, Northern Gateway Toll Road, Auckland, New Zealand

Northern toll charge to rise

Motorists heading along the Northern Gateway Toll Road will have to pay a little more for the privilege come March 1.

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What do you think of the protesters in Auckland parks?

This poll ended on 30 January 2012.

They aren't hurting, they should stay

28%

They've been evicted, if they return they should be arrested

39%

They've made their point, they should move on

32%

This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

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Readers grassed off over lawns

St Heliers residents Jacqui Stockman and Donn Webb are not happy about a preschool with huge fences being built next to their homes. 
How about letting us know about the grass berm rule change, say readers. And some also say preschool neighbours aren't so bad. Contribute 1 Comment

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Byte-size: Online fans 'so over...

Julian Assange. Photo / Supplied Ever wished you didn't have the ability to stalk the Facebook profiles of old friends or to chat with people without having to make the effort to go and see them or... Have your say

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