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Wayne Brown questions why Cabinet ministers get limos but he doesn't after driving offence
Wayne Brown has not heard from the police about the video call on his phone.

Wattle Park developer liquidated: Kiwibank owed $3.6m, Inland Revenue $1.09m
Project completed in January 2022 but developer blames Covid and the downturn for debts.

Watch: Auckland mayor probed by police for video call while driving
The mayor this morning apologised for his 'error in judgement'.

Auckland property valuations delayed again, could be 18 months outdated
The valuations are a source of fascination for property-mad Aucklanders.

Uncertain future: Auckland FC’s women’s team plans stall
Sources say players’ agents have had a lack of communication with the club

Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation
What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?

Mayor Wayne Brown video calls council meeting while driving
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown made a video call to the council's transport committee while driving.

Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident
Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.

Wayne Brown apologises to his deputy for ‘Lamborghini’ comment
Despite mayor's apology, Desley Simpson has still not decided if she will run for mayor.

Michael Burgess: The big questions over Eden Park’s future
As it stands, two of three biggest teams in this city have no interest in using Eden Park.

Simon Wilson: AT’s new targets mean more spending on roads, less on public transport and cycling
OPINION: AT has revised its spending plans in the light of new Government directives.

Hundreds of thousands of Auckland ratepayers dollars are going up in smoke
Auckland has already had at least 11 rubbish truck fires this year.

Gasfitter disciplined for installing a gas cooker in a bedroom, risking poisoning occupants
An authority deemed the seriousness of the gasfitter's offending as 'very high'.

Pedestrian critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Auckland
The pedestrian was taken to Auckland City Hospital in critical condition.

Contractor left carrying can in Auckland Zoo loo design debate
Construction of accessible bathroom at Auckland Zoo triggers year-long standoff.

‘Unsatisfactory’: Why police did not oppose bail for trio accused of gang raping tourist
The mother of one accused defended her son, saying it was a 'misunderstanding'.

Simon Wilson: Maybe it’s not golf versus flood planning after all
OPINION: Golf in Takapuna and just saying no – another big week in Tāmaki Makaurau.

‘Emerged from the shadows’: New Auckland brothel Dark Desire
Previous owners cited a downturn in trade as one of the reasons for business liquidation.

Speedway court battle: Controversial Auckland Council move faces legal challenge
After 97 years at Western Springs, speedway held its last race event on March 22.

Crane numbers down 15% nationally with sharper drop in Auckland
'This is not surprising given the ongoing issues in the market' - Steve Gracey of RLB.

‘Disconcerting, unnerving’: Anger at German backpacker’s alleged gang rapists getting bail
The victim was allegedly bundled into a van on Auckland's K Rd on New Year's Day.