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People still swimming at Takapuna Beach
Heavy rain led to foamy water flowing on to beach.
Outflow closes Takapuna Beach
Takapuna Beach was closed after stormwater flowed into the swimming area.
Water quality: It's time we upped our game
12 questions: Jennifer Dann talks to Auckland Council's water manager Andrew Chin.
Where NOT to dump your Christmas tree
Auckland council is begging residents to dispose of their Christmas trees responsibly.
Neighbours' smelly cat saga ends in court
An Auckland woman's cats disrupted neighbours' sleep and forced them to flee their homes.
WWII wreck threatens oil spill across the Hauraki Gulf
"Salvage the oil from WWII wreck or face environmental tragedy in the Hauraki Gulf."
'Appalling' amounts of rubbish left by Xmas revellers
A Long Bay boy was 'sad and disappointed' at the Boxing Day mess left in the regional park
Catchpits deemed safe despite teen's death in drain
A review into catchpit safety following the death of Violet Tupou has ruled them safe.
'That's f***ed your house': New footage of demolition fail
New video shows the moment a demolition in Pt Chevalier goes horribly wrong.
Govt mulls tougher kauri restrictions
Minister will consider a Controlled Area Notice that could restrict access to Waitakeres
Social housing trust now a $66m business
An Auckland community housing trust has come a long way in 30 years.
Slipping away: What officials knew about carpark danger
Auckland Council officers knew about cracks from a stormwater pipe long before a big slip.
Government v Council over America's Cup
Govt decision on America's Cup base could push council's timeline for resource consents.
Auckland should pay for its growth, says Phil Twyford
People living outside Auckland should not have to pay for the city's growth, says Twyford.
Herne Bay residents wanted helicopter landing say
Residents say they should have had chance to object; close neighbours gave consent.
America's Cup base location divides Government and Auckland Council
The Government and Auckland Council cannot agree on location for America's Cup bases.
Environmental watchdog sorely needed
The council is very much out of sync with its counterparts throughout the country.
Herne Bay battle: Residents speak out about Duke helipad
Herne Bay residents raise concerns about James Bond-esque helipad.
Architects favour land-based option for America's Cup base
Leading architects say extending wharf to create America's Cup base is a bad idea
Aucklanders could pay $21 or $48 a year to save kauri
Aucklanders to have two options to save prized kauri trees from deadly disease.
Aucklanders asked raise kauri dieback spend
Kauri dieback disease and sale of Ports of Auckland debated at Auckland Council today.
America's Cup base deadline touch and go
A decision on where to base the America's Cup in Auckland may not be made this week.
Editorial: Zipline should be permanent part of Eden Park
EDITORIAL: Eden Park's zipline is an asset which should become a permanent feature.
Killed cyclist was devoted dad of three
The road where John Bonner died has been the subject of requests for safety improvements.
Yacht Squadron faces huge rent increase for Westhaven
The squadron pays about $60,000 a year to lease waterfront property.
Brian Rudman: We live - and die - as a region
We are a region. Our future lies as a region, and we have to pay for it.
Immediate closure of 13 tracks in Waitākeres
Auckland councillors have voted to expand on track closures in the Waitakere Ranges.
Fed-up local erects sign: 'Slum lord clean up this house'
An unhappy neighbour described the house using one word: squalor,
Auckland Council backs kauri dieback rahui
Auckland Council could spend more than $100m fighting kauri dieback in Waitakere Ranges.
Waitakeres rahui keeping people away - iwi
A rahui now declared over the Waitakere Ranges appears to be discouraging many visitors.
Mould, peeling paint: Would you pay $420pw for this home?
The property's agent said the house wasn't in good condition - but it was near the beach.
Dancing through park life
Dancer Chloe Loftus calls Long Bay her office but public will benefit from her park life.
Groups at odds over proposed Waitakeres closure
Groups are at odds over whether visitors should be shut out of the Waitakere Ranges.