Auckland Transport lobbied to keep its statutory independence from political tampering.

The CCO reforms are not a 'slash and burn' mechanism, says the mayor.

The hīkoi is expected to be on the scale of the seabed and foreshore hīkoi 20 years ago.

A man fixed the rollercoaster by hand then carried on running it, the mother said.

AT introduced a de facto travel-free policy in 2020, says Act MP Parmjeet Parmar.

The two Browns agree on the need to overhaul the city's transport authority.

The attack occurred at St Lukes bus hub on Saturday evening.

Watercare is the only CCO not impacted by the drive for greater political control.

There are an enormous number of complaints in reserves, says Local Board chairman.

After 20 years, the complex leaks and needs seismic strengthening says Kāinga Ora.

New football club Auckland FC linked to iconic stadium.

Speedway will race at Western Springs this summer season for the last time.

The $5.5 billion project is tracking toward operating the first passenger trains in 2026.

"We appear to have conflicting information," said acting Mayor Desley Simpson.

Saudi Arabia is the early frontrunner to host the next America's Cup.

The structure is on track to reopen in December, says Eke Panuku.

Consultants for the couple said environmental effects will be less than minor.

Valuations will be tricky this year for storm-damaged properties, says real estate agent.

Fortnightly rubbish collections have been delayed until 2028 at the earliest.

Auckland University researchers found drinking water is largely free of banned chemical.

Auckland Council is scoping a new site for the artwork.

All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.

All 75 aboard the ship have been accounted for.

Councillors support motion for solutions to aid storm victims after 20 months of waiting.

Improving confidence in Auckland rail is important, says Transport Minister Simeon Brown.

One CBD resident said the changes would cost at least $11,000 a year.

Residents of Whitford Manor Estate told the Herald the sewage smell is revolting.

Mayor says it doesn't fit the ‘better, faster, cheaper' message he wants at the council.

The plan called for 'supercharging' cycling and massive uptake in electric cars.

Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

The AT board also ignored Brown's wish for a contested recruitment process.

'It’s like Rotorua but a little bit more potent,' said one resident.

People think they can do anything and get away with it, says Tomasz Malarczyk.

Williamson is unashamedly pro-car and pro-roads.

Cities can fail and Auckland is on the road to failure, says Mike Lee.

It makes sense to have a local say on where and when alcohol is sold, says Wayne Brown.

We ask for information from AT and don't get it, says the mayor.

Auckland Council says the appointment complies with the rules.

The new pool will have four swimming lanes and a jumping platform.

We do not charge for road cones, says Traffix managing director Michael Eremin.

The former Auckland man kept his watch set to NZ time so he knew when to ring home to mum.

Adam Snell was only 22 when his Cessna plane crashed into a paddock.

The Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.

The fare cap will help with the cost of living, says mayor Wayne Brown.

'We are at the point of sinking,' says cafe owner Richard O'Hanlon.

AT is looking at way to reduce traffic management costs.

Glenbrook residents are ecstatic, saying they chased Watercare away.

Transport Minister Simeon Brown says cash from congestion charges should be spent locally.

Watercare has six days to decide whether to appeal or abandon the plans.

Wayne Brown struck a deal with Simeon Brown for lower water bills.

At some point there will be disruptions for passengers, KiwiRail says.

Doing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.

The Mayor arrived at the meeting wearing a Coastguard cap saying 'Rescue Auckland'.

AT plans to charge for weekends, including overnight on Sundays, and public holidays.

The reputation of AT is challenging for the public, says Shana Halbert.

"You weren't put in there to be an apologist," the mayor tells AT chairman.

Simeon Brown agrees with the mayor over greater accountability from AT.

The Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.

This is the first deal struck under the new Local Water Done Well programme.

Ōrākei Local Board was unsuccessful in getting the plan publicly notified.

Ferries will not replicate bridge's capacity, says Eke Panuku.

Wayne Brown is confident a solution will be found.

Auckland Council has no money for Eden Park's multimillion-dollar upgrade.

Geroge Bizos was 13 when he helped Kiwi soldiers escape from Greece.

Hundreds of rubbish bins are being removed as a cost-cutting measure.