"Nobody should have to live with s*** all around their house."

The hotel sector says it is being unfairly targeted by taxes.

Local government body welcomes probe into ways to finance projects other than via rates.

A 50-metre statue at Bastion Point could be a masterpiece, readers say.

Goff puts Donald Trump in a different category to Southern and Molyneux.

Giant Bastion Pt statue could rival New York's Statue of Liberty and Rio's Christ statue.

COMMENT: Since when were Auckland town halls closed to "divisive" events?

COMMENT: It's amazing how quickly people have responded to the Free Speech Coalition.

The Queen St lighting project could be launched during Art Week or Diwali.

DoC is proposing to fully or partially close 34 tracks over risks from kauri dieback.

COMMENT: Goff was right to signal white supremacists are not welcome in our community.

Left-wing commentator Chris Trotter among those who want to take council to court.

Auckland golf course sale opportunities pondered

COMMENT: Planning control not enough to ensure good marina land uses.

Many Aucklanders will get rates rise of less than 2.5 per cent, other will pay more.

Davidson says she will not be cowed into silence by death threats.

Views split on potential toilet tax.

EDITORIAL: Clearly the council intends its fuel levy to be a continuing source of revenue.

Opposition to the Eden Park concert has come from former PM among others.

Auckland Council is adamant housing should not occur at Crater Hill and Okura.

One week before submissions close, those in favour far out-weigh those against the event

Plans for wharf site include new community with homes, cafes, retail and public space.

Tough charges brought against roadside rubbish dumpers.

Priority likely to be given to people living locally.

"Affordable" homes on the market under Kiwibuild would be out of reach for many - study.

The man behind the marina buy-up says public access will improve - not get worse.

Light displays will take place every Friday and Saturday for the next three weeks.

Parents have let rip on hazards facing the foot or pedal power school commute.

Safety, public transport and freight are the Government's new transport priorities.

There's a citizens' revolt over Auckland Council selling marina land.