Auckland and Wellington biggest losers in world's most liveable cities rankings
The two cities have fallen more places than any other city in the latest rankings.
Daydreams and night mayors: Candidates' big plans for Auckland
There's no shortage of suggestions from the eight men and one woman vying to be mayor.
Better transport, regular events: Young people reveal what Auckland city needs
What sort of city do young Aucklanders want to have? We asked them.
Chlöe Swarbrick launches petition to kick cars out of Auckland's Queen St
The Green MP said a similar model in Australia had proven successful.
Opinion: How decolonising Auckland will lead to a better city for all
'Decolonisation is about recognising the causes of injustice which continue in Auckland.'
Inner city returns to life: Diners pack bars and eateries, new businesses opening
There is a lot to be optimistic about, says Heart of the City boss.
Jewellery retailer brings slice of Paris to central Auckland
New store that offers step into Parisian apartment has high hopes for local trade.
Watch: Central Auckland Q&A - experts debate how to fix the inner city
How do we get the Auckland that Aucklanders need? Experts answer your questions.
Behind the bullets: Long-running feud fuelling current gang tensions
OPINION: Jarrod Gilbert on Auckland gang violence.
Why we should care about the future of the Auckland CBD
The Auckland CBD has become an eyesore - is there any way to salvage it?
The downtowners: 45,000 people making a life in central Auckland
The biggest challenges face apartment-dwellers in area one deemed an "amenity wasteland".
Homelessness in the Auckland CBD: Has it got worse, and what can be done to fix it?
Just 30 to 40 people are sleeping rough in the CBD, but many more are in motels.
Editorial: Leave no one behind in city rebirth
EDITORIAL: Make Auckland's main thoroughfare great again, building back better for all.
The secret life of Auckland's CBD: The good, the bad, the ugly
What does the city centre look like to a fresh set of eyes?
Crime, Covid and community - how can Auckland's city centre bounce back?
Does a new-look city centre include a new police station, a new primary school?
Viv Beck: Let's back ourselves to make things happen
OPINION: "A night-time economy could ignite our city."
Craig Lord: We have changed and Auckland needs to change as well
OPINION: "A Civic District, a place to visit as a special trip and an entertainment hub."
Wayne Brown: Fixing up downtown means finishing what we've started
OPINION: "We need to literally clean the streets. Rubbish, road cones, graffiti must go."
Michael Morris: A revitalised Auckland for all inhabitants, great and small
OPINION: "Justice for animals, justice for the environment, and justice for humans."
Ted Johnston: A competent and effective council with a wise leader
OPINION: "Rules, statutes and regulations are my domain, and I will use them."
John Lehmann: Let's reconnect Auckland Council, the ratepayers, and the public
OPINION: 'I believe the older Auckland was far more liveable, safer, and rated fairer.'
Leo Molloy: Auckland got lost because it didn't know where it was going
OPINION: "For once in our lives, let's aim really high and do something amazing."
Efeso Collins: Bringing hope back will revitalise Auckland
OPINION: "Make Auckland a place people can get around, set down roots, access services."
Gary Brown: Ideas aplenty to kickstart the city
OPINION: "Each quadrant - north, east, west, and south - can focus on its strengths."
New Auckland city centre police base to open, but there's a catch
The base would hopefully improve response times by local officers.
Simon Wilson: La Rambla of the South Seas - The Queen St we could have
Queen St could be one of Auckland's great feature attractions. Here's how.
Simon Wilson: Climate change and the councillors who pretend to care
Despite some odd opposition, Auckland Council has voted for a special climate action rate.
Culture war breaks out over Auckland's housing rules
Protection of Auckland's 'special character' housing has inspired debate with developers.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Now let's take a leaf out of Sydney's book for the CBD
OPINION: It's time for political courage and vision to rescue Queen St.
Whitianga to Auckland's CBD in 30 minutes? Seaglider travel could be reality
Delivery is expected around 2025.
Project Auckland: Heartbeat of a recovery
The past two years have been an extraordinary time for the city centre.
Heartbreak on Queen St: 60-hour weeks, rising debt and fading hope
'We just need the workers back', one longtime Queen St retailer says.