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Community fights back over liquor

Clendon residents, Sth Auck, protesting over the conversion of a vege shop into a bottle store; they want more say in licensing decisions

Standout test not needed - Sharpe

Wallabies lock Nathan Sharpe says there is plenty of interest already for Melbourne's new Super 15 franchise

Council planning a retail bond issue

Following the call from Auck Transition Agency to raise more cash, Manukau City Council is planning a retail bond issue

Public meeting for Hubbard investors

The group Exposing Unacceptable Financial Activities is holding a meeting to discuss treatment of Alan Hubbard and his investors

Latvala leads after Hirvonen crash

Ford driver Jari-Matti Latvala leads his home WRC rally in Finland by nine seconds heading into the final day.

Vettel quickest yet again

German Sebastian Vettel was quickest in his Red Bull car in the practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Fatal crash on Desert Rd

Diversions are in place on the Desert Road, central North Island, after a person was killed when a truck and car collided at the summit

Northland flu patients flock to hospital

Whangarei emergency department flooded with flu patients but Auck District Health Board is finding it no busier this winter than last

Ruling could impact on rural communities

Assn of Community Retailers say a court ruling could mean rural communities would have to drive vast distances to buy liquor

Pitch passes the test

Players in the AFL match between Essendon and St Kilda test Etihad Stadium pitch ahead of Bledisloe Cup and loss of footing was infrequent