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New Zealand, world, sport, business & entertainment news on Stuff.co.nz. en-nz Fairfax New Zealand Ltd. 30 http://static.stuff.co.nz/images/logo.gif http://www.stuff.co.nz http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/3078367/It-s-time-for-a-fling It’s time to brush off the tartan and hang out with the clan at the Auckland Highland Games. stuff.co.nz/3078367 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:33 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/3078743/Safety-issues-closing-Tepids The Auckland City Council has announced that the Tepid Baths in downtown Auckland will be closing for several years to undergo major structural work next year. stuff.co.nz/3078743 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:32 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/3078848/Former-students-charged-after-fire Two former Kristin School students has been charged after two classrooms were damaged by fire. stuff.co.nz/3078848 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:35:00 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-harbour-news/3077834/All-aboard-the-fun-run Monday Nighta fun run organisers are not about to stop fighting what they see as council and transport agency bureaucratic obstruction to good healthy fun. By MIKE BISHARA stuff.co.nz/3077834 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:35:13 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3078467/School-speed-sign-soon A Pakuranga primary school is breathing a sigh of relief. By KRISTINA RAPLEY stuff.co.nz/3078467 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:08 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/north-shore-times/3078857/Dedication-makes-a-champ The North Shore may have its own Billy Elliot. By SARAH CODDINGTON stuff.co.nz/3078857 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:29 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/3078764/Mighty-golf-challenge-for-charity Even for an avid golfer, playing 100 holes in a day is no easy task. By JOCELYN REIN stuff.co.nz/3078764 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:32 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/3078688/Kids-keen-to-give Some of Auckland’s youngest Christmas fans are putting on their Santa hats for a good cause and are hoping others will follow their lead. By RHIANNON HORRELL stuff.co.nz/3078688 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:32 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3078227/Prime-spot-for-Xmas-displays Christmas has come to Fencible Walk reserve in Howick. By MATT BOWEN stuff.co.nz/3078227 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:08 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/3078785/Sea-swimming-clinics-a-lifesaver A swim coach says without dedicated sea swimming lessons the high number of drownings will "continue to plague this country". stuff.co.nz/3078785 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:32 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3078512/Hope-for-stroke-victims The Stroke Foundation is concerned more than a third of Aucklanders who took part in recent checks had high blood pressure. By NICOLA WILLIAMS stuff.co.nz/3078512 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:08 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/manukau-courier/3079634/Auckland-airport-best-in-Australasia Auckland airport has been voted the best airport in Australasia at the 2009 World Travel Awards. stuff.co.nz/3079634 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:03:29 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/3078791/Quarry-decision-nears A decision on the future of the Three Kings Quarry may only be weeks away. By JANIE SMITH stuff.co.nz/3078791 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:33 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/east-bays-courier/3077800/Reading-group-brings-joy-with-stories Losing the ability to read is hard to come to terms with for someone who’s always been a bookworm. By MELANIE VERRAN stuff.co.nz/3077800 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:24:26 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/east-bays-courier/3077777/Nigel-s-hoping-for-a-helping-hand Nigel Ita’a falls between the gaps. By MICHELLE COOKE stuff.co.nz/3077777 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:24:26 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/3078920/Club-fed-up-with-vandals He’s had a gutsful. By LUKE PARKER stuff.co.nz/3078920 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:07:51 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/3078936/Agencies-team-up-to-stop-family-violence Police are joining forces with community groups to stamp out family violence. By LUKE PARKER stuff.co.nz/3078936 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:07:51 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/central-leader/3078308/Strumming-up-ukulele-history Armed with ukuleles of every size, shape and colour imaginable, Bayfield Primary students are making history. By JOCELYN REIN stuff.co.nz/3078308 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:50:33 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/eastern-courier/3078660/Neutrality-concerns Questions have been raised about the neutrality of the city council’s communications department. By MATT BOWEN stuff.co.nz/3078660 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:52:00 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/auckland-city-harbour-news/3079123/Navajo-culture A Navajo artist is making a special appearance at the Auckland War Memorial Museum. stuff.co.nz/3079123 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:26:32 +1300