More than half of Aucklanders face rate rises, poor hit hardest
Many Aucklanders will get rates rise of less than 2.5 per cent, other will pay more.
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Greens co-leader reveals death threats over post
Davidson says she will not be cowed into silence by death threats.
'Toilet tax': Councillors weigh in on controversial levy
Views split on potential toilet tax.
Editorial: Toilet tax - are we that flush?
EDITORIAL: Clearly the council intends its fuel levy to be a continuing source of revenue.
Fuel tax, bed tax... now Aucklanders could face a toilet tax
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says no decisions have been made about a possible toilet tax.
Auckland Council's big Super City sell-off
Takapuna golf course could be carved up for golf, parkland and housing.
Environment Court for charity concert battle
Opposition to the Eden Park concert has come from former PM among others.
Auckland Council fights to prevent housing
Auckland Council is adamant housing should not occur at Crater Hill and Okura.
Strong public support for Eden Park charity event
One week before submissions close, those in favour far out-weigh those against the event
Council unveils plan for Onehunga Wharf housing, retail project
Plans for wharf site include new community with homes, cafes, retail and public space.
Tough charges brought against roadside rubbish dumpers
Tough charges brought against roadside rubbish dumpers.
More than half of Aucklanders unable to buy 'affordable' home
"Affordable" homes on the market under Kiwibuild would be out of reach for many - study.
Marinas will improve public access, says developer
The man behind the marina buy-up says public access will improve - not get worse.
Watch: Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up for Matariki
Light displays will take place every Friday and Saturday for the next three weeks.
Here's why fewer kids walk, bike to school
Parents have let rip on hazards facing the foot or pedal power school commute.
Safety shares top spot in new transport priorities
Safety, public transport and freight are the Government's new transport priorities.
'City of Sales' claim as Auckland Council hocks off marina land
There's a citizens' revolt over Auckland Council selling marina land.
Fuel frenzy: Big queues as motorists flock to beat petrol tax
Aucklanders are filling up on cut-price petrol before Sunday's big fuel tax increase.
The start of Auckland's 'transformation': Budget, petrol tax approved
The budget clears the path for petrol prices to rise by 11.5c a litre from Sunday.
Auckland Council could reap up to $600m from selling parks
Aucklanders will be consulted on a list of parks to be sold to developers.
NZ's richest man, son make big purchase
The Harts have bought cereal company Hubbard Foods.
Auckland fuel tax law passes
The tax will apply in Auckland from Sunday and other regions could follow after 2020.
Skateboarder's death prompts razor wire, guard at plaza
Skaters deterred from high launches following Auckland death.
Claims councillor was bullied by mayoral staff
Phil Goff denies any formal or informal claim of bullying by his mayoral staff.
Health risk: Environment Court bans toilets at Puhoi property
The court has stepped in over concerns the toilets could pose a health risk.
Mayor to mayor: Advice for Phil Goff
Councillors voicing no confidence is not unusual, say past and present civic leader.
Simon Wilson: The politics behind the personality disputes on Auckland Council
There's politics to blame for some of the meltdown on council - and some personal dislikes
No fuel tax exclusion for islands
Nikki Kaye's bid to exclude Waiheke Island excluded from fuel tax falls down
Phil Goff announces region-wide head count of Auckland's homeless
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff announcing a region wide head count of Auckland’s homeless population. / Video by Isaac Davison
Goff plans head count of homeless in Auckland
750 volunteers are needed to help count every homeless person in the Auckland region.
Hawkesby: Toxic councils a tedious circus we ratepayers have to fund
COMMENT: How does every council end up a cluster of internal ructions and dysfunction?
Brian Rudman: Council's memory caught short over loo
COMMENT: 1988 deal means toilets have 20 years to go.
Family's renovated home flooded with sewage, leaving them with nothing
Family bin their belongings and evacuate house after sewage pipe bursts.