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Christmas tree dumped inside tree
Among the illegally dumped Christmas trees was one found wedged up a larger tree.
Among the illegally dumped Christmas trees was one found wedged up a larger tree.
A descendant of early businessman George Court who lived in a historic homestead in Mangere Bridge is "horrified" the property could be demolished.
Auckland public transport users will see a small bump in some fares later this month.
COMMENT: We all want better roads, rail and walking and cycling facilities, but almost no one wants to dig deeper into their pockets.
Devonport shopkeepers have turned to bicycles to promote their stores after a council push to cut down on signboards cluttering up the footpath.
The wrapping has finally come off New Zealand's most expensive sculpture - but some visitors on Auckland's waterfront are puzzled about what to make of it.
In the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.
The Auckland housing crisis has hit another snag with substandard construction materials being used.
COMMENT: Let's set the facts straight; the Albert-Eden Local Board is not removing golf from Chamberlain Park. That was never on the agenda.
Hundreds of litres of diesel spilled from a truck's fuel tank in a Dome Valley crash this morning.
Uncle tells of the moment he found his 4-year-old autistic nephew floating in his neighbour's pool.
It's a $1 million problem for Auckland Council who are left to clean up after rogue operators.
Auckland's mayor has said he's open to building a pontoon-like structure whose consent was put on hold by the council earlier this month.
COMMENT: Goff keeps the local economy pumping during the day, but what about at night?
A little boy who loves his rubbish truck driver got to give his hero an early Christmas gift.
A group of endangered New Zealand dotterels have begun nesting at a Piha site where the tiny native birds' biggest threat - dogs - are allowed to roam off-leash during the day.
Kauri dieback infection rates in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park have more than doubled in the past five years.
Auckland Council's new property boss looks to the UK for ideas for Super City.
Ateed chairman David McConnell outlines the vision and the process behind the development of the Auckland Story.
Lucy Schwaner earned $1600 despite quitting within minutes of being sworn in as a member of the Howick local board.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff and his finance chairman Ross Clow are at loggerheads over a proposed 2.5 per cent rates rise next year.
Waterview's wonderful motorway connection is exciting but more catch-up is needed, writes Liam Dann.
The beautiful beastly creatures of Australia will roam a new enclosure at Auckland Zoo.
Six million passengers used Auckland's ferries this year, and they're expected to get even more popular.
Tim McCready talks priorities for the new Auckland Council and mayor with ANZ's Patrick Brockie and John Vetter.
Auckland Council has put in an indicative bid for the $1 billion housing infrastructure fund.
COMMENT: Phil Goff wants funding to ease commuter congestion but will the new PM take a step that could turn off voters?
COMMENT: Great to hear that new mayor Phil Goff plans to herd the cats into the home paddock for a stern lecture on who is boss.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff is laying down the law with council bodies, telling their highly paid bosses to be more open and accountable.
It was one overseas trip too many for Murray Noone. The Auckland Transport senior manager's 2013 holiday triggered a chain of events that saw him convicted of corruption.