Phil Goff says political decisions create division and controversy at times.

Councillors say 'trust and transparency' within the council is getting worse.

Nine Auckland councillors have written a letter of no confidence to mayor Phil Goff.

City Garden Apartments is one of 25 Auckland buildings with cladding like Grenfell Tower.

A collection trial in Papakura will be rolled out across the city.

Tattoo studio director and tattooist failed to ID underage person before inking the teen.

Auckland, London, Dublin share honours for most expensive public transport in the world.

COMMENT: If the council treated people fairly, how would poor people know their place?

Auckland will be sporting a new, jazzed-up waterfront look. Find out what's in store here.

Auckland Council has reinvented its vision for the city over the next 30 years.

Full bins with the tags taken were left for days on the side of the road, says resident.

The pre-feasibility report into a stadium in downtown Auckland had been redacted.

Hundreds of jobs predicted with planned Auckland boat facility

The Olympic great was a victim of a cheque fraud scheme which threatened his treatment.

The poorer communities of South Auckland will be hit hard by a regional fuel tax.

Rates rise of 2.5 per cent over next two years approved by Auckland councillors.

Auckland Council rangers stunned at rare bat found hanging out at Patumahoe home.

Dick Quax was remembered as a forthright but caring councillor for his community

Mayor to play "Mr Fixit" in bid to tackle traffic congestion and protect the environment.

COMMENT: It is very important that the council is involved with waste collection.

EDITORIAL: Too many families have been torn apart by a failure to make safety a priority.

The global company that runs Spark Arena is keen to help build a new stadium next door.

Among the sceptics are the Treasury and Reserve Bank.

Members say they have taken the action reluctantly but felt they had no choice.

Teen claimed to be 19 years old but no proof of age was requested.

Bastion Point remembered - commemoration events, photos and films on anniversary.

Real estate boss Paul Lochore says the process is far too long and expensive.

A planned retirement village in a residential suburb is testing Auckland's Unitary Plan.

Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.

Competing with more efficient private operators to do it is folly.