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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.
Waikato pumped for benefits of Auckland fuel tax
Three petrol stations near Pukekohe look set to cash in on Auckland's regional fuel tax.
Bid to break away from Auckland fails
Local Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.
North Shore should not have to pay full water rate: Councillor
A citywide water rate should be reduced for North Shore residents, says local councillor
Rec groups question Waitakeres closure proposal
Closing the Waitakere Ranges to fight kauri dieback 'ridiculous', users say.
Fuel tax reaction: 'How many times can you milk this cow?'
One reader said salaries in Auckland were not going up in tandem with the cost of living.
Auckland Council's 10-year budget explained
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has released a draft 10-year budget today to ease congestion, improve housing affordability and clean up water quality. / Video by Max Randall.
Council mulls Waitakeres closure over kauri crisis
Council to consider closing the Waitakere Ranges to visitors over kauri-killing disease.
Orsman: No such thing as a free lunch in Auckland
Aucklanders have a choice - low rates and higher petrol prices - to fix Auckland.
Brian Rudman: Auckland's charity should begin at home
COMMENT: A great city used to be more than roads, sewers and ports, writes Brian Rudman.
Birkenhead slip widens, swallows machinery
The Birkenhead slip is on the move, swallowing up a piece of machinery this afternoon.