Long before the Birkenhead slip, engineers advised to fix or monitor the unstable land.

$25,000 bill to clean up rogue operator's tyre dump near Clevedon.

Surging population and increased tourism are the most pronounced recent changes impacting the Gulf, with ongoing demand for facilities, infrastructure and resources creating mounting pressure on the sea.

Slow action and conflict are dogging efforts to stop the Hauraki Gulf's steady decline.

Latest figures show about 40,000 more cars jammed Auckland's roads in 2017 compared to the previous year.

Auckland Council will have to spend additional rates for a stated purpose.

School principals hope Auckland Council will help music fest after three-year deal ends.

COMMENT: 10-year budget will fix sewage leaks, traffic congestion and Kauri dieback.

NZ's two biggest cities singled out new report naming world's best users of renewables.

A new plan for the America's Cup moves the Team New Zealand base to a new site.

Councillors will seek feedback from Aucklanders before voting on a fireworks ban.

Limited vehicle access will still be provided to Mt Victoria.

"I think there's been a change in the public's mood for the ban."

Following a paper trail: tracing the culprits of unlawful tipping can be a messy business.

Aucklanders are being asked about a petrol tax before knowing where it will be spent.

Photos taken from E grade inspections show a slew of stomach-turning conditions.

Bartley will take over the vacated seat for the Maungakiekie-Tamaki ward.

"I do think that in general people are on board, they just don't understand."

Results of three Auckland Council byelections to be announced on Monday.

Interactive: Tell us where you've found dumped rubbish, and we'll take action.

Illegal dumping of hundreds of used tyres prompts road closure.

The deal clears the way for more land-based locations for team bases.

Feeding hungry kids is a "human statement", not a political one, Goff says.

Save Our Gallery will continue lobbying despite proposed Auckland Art Gallery funds rise.

The idea of tolling motorists in Auckland has got the green light from councillors.

Bars are seeking special licenses to screen the Parker v Joshua bout on Easter Sunday.

David Parker and Phil Goff met with Grant Dalton yesterday.

Congestion charges will be considered to tackle Auckland's gridlock problems.

COMMENT: Council spends millions on kauri dieback so why not close the Waitakere Ranges?

The cost of building America's Cup bases in Auckland could rise sharply, says a councillor