Why have a stadium when you can build a car park and hotel instead?
Forget the stadium, Ports of Auckland is building a carpark and hotel on Bledisloe Wharf.
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Striking workers 'unlawful' says Ministry of Justice
Union members voted in favour of another "lightning strike" today.
Watch: Cyclist inches from agony when van swerves
"I really thought that was it. I don't even know if he looked to see I was next to him."
Your weather: Strong winds and heavy rain expected across country
Rain and gusts of 100kmh are expected across the country today as a front moves north.
Doctor thought to have penned meningococcal letter
Health board suspects meningococcal claims penned by a senior doctor.
Police appeal for help in solving lethal arson
Man died after accidentally setting himself alight, and police believe he was not alone.
Prince Harry and Meghan greet fans at Auckland's Viaduct Harbour
The Royal Highnesses walked along North Wharf to Karanga Plaza.
Jealous ex 'easy target' for police murder inquiry: defence
Murder accused Rohit Singh has a tattoo of his ex-girlfriend's face on his chest.
Resident attacked with screwdriver after disturbing burglar
Police are investigating the burglary and asking locals to come forward with CCTV footage.
Breakdown in bus lane causing delays on Northwestern
Heavy traffic reported across Auckland's key arterial routes.
E-scooter escapade brings fractured elbow, abrasions
Crystal Thompson had a leg in the air then felt the scooter wobble before she was thrown.
Thunderstorms pave way for more unsettled conditions in north
The storms will set the agenda for several days of windy and wet weather.
Obsession and jealousy 'drove him to kill her', High Court told
Arishma Singh was found in a pool of blood at her South Auckland home by her parents.
Lime scooters may be history after three-month trial
That's if Auckland Council decides not to renew the trading licence for the scooters.
'Smashed smiles': Dentist's dire e-scooter warning
"A short trip on a scooter turned into a dental disaster," Dentist says.
Auckland Marathon brings in thousands - Several injured
More than 15,000 people took part but six people have been hospitalised.
Auckland Marathon jams traffic on harbour bridge
Traffic backed up at Esmonde Rd but still flowing over bridge.
Summer stunner: Auckland's event lineup expected to bring in big bucks
Fans will be flocking to Auckland to see big names like Taylor Swift and Mumford & Sons.
Northcote Pt cafe building on market
The former post office housing a popular Northcote Point cafe, is now for sale.
John Roughan: Waterfront stadium like wine and beer mix
COMMENT: A sunken stadium is not the feature the waterfront demands.
Editorial: Waterfront stadium standing up to criticism
EDITORIAL: The sunken waterfront stadium proposal stands up well to criticism.
The rise and fall of Colin Craig: A brief and bizarre delve into politics
The fallout continues after former party leader's expedition into politics.
Meningococcal death: Doctor allegedly joked delay was to finish dessert
Doctor was at Japanese restaurant when emergency call about meningococcal case came.
Colin Craig sexually harassed Rachel MacGregor - judge rules
Reputational damage Craig suffered was almost entirely from his own actions, says judge.
Friends perform CPR after runner collapsed
They performed CPR until emergency services arrived.
Telling the stories of the Kīngitanga
Rare taonga can be seen in public for the first time.
Rethink urged after Auckland Diwali Festival chaos
Small number were coming to the festival intoxicated and impacting enjoyment of others
Sex slave mum: Sentence appealed
Solicitor-General appeals sentence given to a woman who sold teen daughter to men for sex.
Taxi wars: Fury over 'pirate' drivers poaching Waiheke Island business
The taxi drivers are "clogging the rank" and swiping a third of local drivers' incomes.
Brian Rudman: Waterfront stadium lacks adventure
COMMENT: A true visionary would have taken advantage of watery site and embraced the sea.
Rare mortgagee sale for $10m slice of Herne Bay
Experts say it's rare for such expensive property to come up for mortgagee sale.
Owha the leopard seal returns
She was resident in Auckland waters from September 2015 to March 2017.
Diwali Festival draws large crowds
Auckland meets India: Auckland's CBD buzzing with the excitement of the Diwali Festival.