Council's bloopers tape shows why asking Aucklanders to trust builders and developers is a step too far, says Brian Rudman.

Christine Fletcher writes an open letter to Phil Goff, warning him of the "shambles" in its local government as he considers standing for mayor.

Auckland Council is refusing to divulge details about a shoddy housing development that the Master Builders Association says deliberately flouts the law.

Up to a third of all building inspections in Auckland fail.

There are concerns Auckland Council could sell off important public land as they continue to dispose of surplus land to increase land supply and raise cash.

Auckland Council has lost more than half of its community development staff in a radical cleanout that has cut many of its longstanding links with community groups.

The rise in pay packets for Auckland Council's top brass has slowed this year, according to a Herald survey.

Widespread breaches of fire safety regulations are being discovered as multi-storey leaky apartments are pulled apart during weathertightness repairs.

Families claiming rights to 70ha of waterfront West Auckland land have lost their case in the Court of Appeal - a win for the Auckland Council.

Auckland's new super-bikeway over Spaghetti Junction will boast a deep purple surface in striking contrast to the motorway grey beneath it.

Auckland Council has applied to have Penny Bright's defamation proceedings struck out, after racking up more than $100,000 on lawyers.

Auckland Council has racked up more than $100,000 on lawyers in an ongoing battle with activist Penny Bright over $33,372 in unpaid rates and penalties.

Mayor Len Brown has avoided a parking fine despite his chauffeur-driven mayoral car snapped in a Nuffield Street loading bay.

A new documentary about the initial restoration of Auckland's historic St James Theatre will premiere next month.

Auckland's point of difference is not the glories or supremacy of one ethnicity over another, but our place in the Pacific as a smorgasbord of cultures and ethnicities, writes Brian Rudman.

Auckland Council cannot give an assurance that staff costs - which blew out $63 million in the past year - will stay within budget this year.

Concern about shoddy building work in Auckland has prompted the appointment of a full-time council investigator to lay complaints with professional licensing bodies.

A proposed Auckland-wide food waste collection has been extended in parts of the City and the number of homes taking the service is growing.

Used nappies, beer bottles, takeaway cups, your Herald - all items that are likely to end up in the bin once they're finished with.

Four hours of DIY with weed-eater does the job which Auckland Council refused to do

Auckland Council's staffing and salary bill has grown steadily in the five years of the Super City and will be a big issue in next year's local body elections, says Councillor Cameron Brewer.

Once it was Auckland's tallest office building. Soon it could be converted into dozens of apartments or a hotel.

The city's arts, culture and civic precinct around Aotea Square is fighting back against the drift of corporate offices, apartments, shops and restaurants.

The head of a panel that selects Auckland Council's Maori advisers threatened councillors with personal legal action over a vote to release ratepayer money.

Auckland Transport has done a 180 on more than two dozen fines issued in a 2am parking blitz.

Auckland Transport has less money to spend on capital works this year, says chief executive David Warburton.

Aucklanders won't be able to choose their next council at the click of a mouse because it is too big.

The Government and Auckland Council have today signed off terms of reference setting out how central and local government will work together to develop the city's transport system.

Media personality Bill Ralston says he is seriously looking at running for a seat on Auckland Council next year.