Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has watered down his bed tax on hotels to pass it through council

Fallout grows from council proposal to narrowly focus events promotion levy.

Many native plant species are under threat after myrtle rust disease is detected in NZ.

Ateed says it hopes its funding base can be broadened beyond the accommodation sector

A warm home is vital for staying healthy, here are three tips to help that happen

Auckland Council has been pitched a revolutionary, sunken stadium for the waterfront.

NZ's transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has delivered personal bests at WMG2017.

Auckland Council is still charging and "excessive" $72 for a lost car parking ticket

Jailed Aucklander Murray Noone has been caught up in a fresh probe in Queenstown.

A petition signed by 210 children has restored monkey bars to climb on in Grey Lynn Park

COMMENT: There is a chance to revisit a sensible suggestion of an Arrival Museum.

Washing line dispute "opened a can of worms" that could affect others, politician says

The council is working on getting roads up and running after intense flooding last month.

COMMENT: The Auckland Council's costs need to be cut before mayor asks for more revenue.

On one side, residents pay $2.30 for orange bags, on the other side they can use any bag.

Food waste makes up almost half of what goes in Aucklanders' rubbish bins.

Angry locals want to stop planned development on their Mt Eden street.

Auckland Transport is looking at simplifying how it loads student discounts on Hop Cards.

Residents can return home once their apartments are deemed habitable.

Flooding, evacuations and complete chaos - tropical storm Debbie brought it all to NZ.

Noise control and police shut down the metal concert, after two complaints in 24 hours.

Witness describes 'extremely traumatic' horror as 20yo swimmer cannot be revived.

COMMENT: New ways are needed to help councils bear cost of vital infrastructure.

Aucklanders now have access to a new beach after a decade-long fight.

Yesterday proved a record-breaking day for Aucklanders' water use.

Additional forms of funding considered to raise money for infrastructure.

Phil Goff is planning to water down his 'pillow tax' opposed by councillors and hotels.

Sports clubs are the latest to be affected by Auckland Council's spending crackdown.

Family also say Auckland Council cemetery staff asked for a new payment to fix the error.

A Music in the Parks event in Pt Chevalier turned into drunken chaos over the weekend.