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Project 'Loser': Why did Auckland Transport sabotage its own CRL station plans?
Opinion: New CRL precinct plans, new rules for helipads, new ED, new hopes for waterfront.

Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray’s planned $24m mansion helipad set for public hearing
A five-day hearing on whether a helipad can be built at the Auckland home is set for May.

Du Val unit buyer fears reneging on $850,000 contract
'Targeted and called repetitively by young Pasifika people who got my trust.' - Keil-Hall

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Auckland property valuations delayed again, could be 18 months outdated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

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.

‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surprise
His first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.

‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure
'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'

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.

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

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.

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.