Goff and councillors have agreed to 20% pay cuts in solidarity with New Zealanders.

Council will be watching Treasury advice on unemployment, GDP and economic recovery.

One taxi driver contacted his doctor after picking up passengers from Auckland Airport.

The elderly and mental wellbeing are high on the mind of councillors.

Christian Gogos is trying to find the finder of the bottle.

Auckland Council said it was adopting a "dig once approach" with the new cycleway.

Ferry company boss Mike Horne is calling for restrictions on cruise ships after 6am.

Auckland Council is generally happy with people's response to track closures.

Today is the last Christmas for Auckland's famous Santa.

Problem has been traced to two pipes leaking into the stormwater network.

Santa is well loved, but the time is right to retire him, says Heart of the City.

Goff wants to put a councillor on each CCO and make them more accountable.

Chris Darby wants to become the people's eyes and ears at unpopular CCO.

Takapuna Beach Business Association wants to get on with the town revitalisation.

Goff has big challenges ahead and must repair bad relations with his opponents.

Phil Goff is promising to review and reform council-controlled organisations.

Household rates will got up by 12.5 per cent and business rates up by 7.7 per cent.

Community groups and Generation Zero are getting involved in the Auckland elections.

Communities and Local Boards don't want permissive rules for freedom camping.

Jacinda Ardern promised to build light rail from the CBD to airport within four years.

Financial credibility of candidates the big issue on show in NZ Herald-Newstalk ZB debate.

Phil Goff chose the Diversity Centre in Papatoetoe to launch his second bid for mayor.

Phil Twyford and Phil Goff say they are getting on and improving transport issues.

"Phil Goff's mayoralty reminds me of grandma's boiled cabbage," Banks said.

Building to be draped with net to prevent more tiles tumbling down to busy streets.

Sewage overflows will reduce by more than 80 per cent due to the Central Interceptor.

In her final days, Penny Bright made peace with old foe John Banks at her bedside.

The gates will be activated by a sensor on the tracks and have a safety zone.

Penny Bright rejects John Banks' advice to let go, saying the fight "ain't over".

The Ovation of the Seas has had to berth in the harbour and ferry people to shore.

A senior partner and a second lawyer at Russell McVeagh are on the ratepayer payroll.

The transport agency blames design changes for 12 more months of roadworks.

Peter Dunne made the 300m walk to the clinic, but was breathing heavily and coughing.

Auckland Transport says the new bus service is quicker by up to five minutes.

Damning review leads Auckland Transport to prioritise road safety after years of neglect.

Double-decker buses will provide capacity for 300,000 more passengers a year.

Work on a second boat shed is also being investigated by Auckland Council.

In some cases, more school buses are running, says Auckland Transport

Auckland Transport says it is aware of concerns and keen to work with schools on problems.

Epsom schools are surveying parents for a meaningful dialogue with Auckland Transport.

Over 45,000 people, or nearly one in 10 households, will pay more than 10 per cent.

About 15 to 20 rough sleepers will get a mattress, cup of soup and breakfast.

Video shows a giant pou, or pole, using fallen kauri from the Waitākere Ranges.

The budget clears the path for petrol prices to rise by 11.5c a litre from Sunday.

Labour stalwarts Phil Goff and Phil Twyford are taking turns to raise prices.

Chief Ombudsman will investigate councillors' complaints over CBD stadium report.

A collection trial in Papakura will be rolled out across the city.

From next week, fare evaders on Auckland public transport can be fined up to $500.

Auckland, London, Dublin share honours for most expensive public transport in the world.

Replacing wooden railing with metal on the Orakei Basin boardwalk is upsetting locals.

Auckland will be sporting a new, jazzed-up waterfront look. Find out what's in store here.

Mayor Phil Goff: "I believe quite strongly there has to be accountability."

Aucklanders are being consulted on a fuel tax which has strong backing from councillors.

Goff warns removing the regional fuel tax would leave a $4.3b hole in the budget.

Labour's plans for two big roads in Auckland may not start for six or seven years.

A $300m project to boost housing in northwest Auckland could boost public transport too.

A $300m plan for a housing project in West Auckland is in doubt.

Phil Goff has spoken about a heart scare and heart disease claiming the life of a brother.

Auckland councillors are seeking more information on a $173m council property sales plan.

Auckland has to pull out all stops to have the city ready for the America's Cup next year.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff had an angioplasty this weekend.

Auckland Art Gallery's valuable art collection is being moved to a new storage facility.

Aucklanders understand the need for higher petrol prices to fix congestion, says Goff.

The new model will not be in place "in the immediate future" and could be some time away.

America's Cup village in Auckland should not extend into the Waitemata Harbour, says poll.

Four companies are in the running to build a $1.2 billion wastewater tunnel in Auckland.

Aucklanders are being asked about a petrol tax before knowing where it will be spent.

Local community group and iwi want consent for a $1b-plus highway in Auckland scrapped.

Congestion charges will be considered to tackle Auckland's gridlock problems.