Latest from Auckland Council

Business owner's double life as city's most prolific tagger, 'Blume'

He owned a company worth seven figures by day. By night, he caused over $1m in damage.

Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25

Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.

Man dies after being assaulted at Auckland bus stop

Police are investigating a homicide at a bus stop on St John Road, where a section of the road has been cordoned off overnight. Video / NZ Herald

'Begged': Authorities not acting fast enough in flood-prone areas, owners say

One desperate owner stood by himself in the dark trying to stop a creek from flooding.

Why Eden Park remains unlikely venue should Auckland FC host A-League grand final

Auckland FC remain favourites for the Premiers Plate with three rounds to play.

‘Inaction is not an option’: Mum wants neighbour’s tree removed after Cyclone Tam fright

Girl, 10, and nanny had lucky escape when part of a tree fell on a car they'd just exited.

'Amazing experience': Man tows stricken crane truck driver away from 10-metre drop

The truck had been repairing a downed power line during the storm.

'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape

'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.

Property Insider: What can be done about Seascape? Rich-lister Kurt Gibbons’ waterfront Herne Bay house sale

'Our hope remains that this civil dispute is resolved as quickly as possible' - McCormick

Kerrin Leoni urges Desley Simpson to run for mayor after Wayne Brown's 'bully' jab

Simpson is undecided on running for mayor, planning a family meeting soon.

Bayswater Marina loses attempt to keep public off breakwater

A challenge to a breakwater closure was denied with the council's position reinforced.

'Messy': Why Auckland property valuation delays could mean fluctuating rates for homeowners

Time is short for the release of new valuations to set rates, says councillor Chris Darby.

Greg Sayers: Auckland Council's proactive move a win for flood-prone Kumeū

OPINION: Demands for better river maintenance, local contractors lead to win in Kumeū.

Letters: More clean energy needed to realise true benefit of EVs

OPINION: What's with the new Air New Zealand uniforms?

Bennett ends speculation on Auckland mayoralty run, blasts Parliament's 'cesspit' culture

Paula Bennett described Parliament as a 'cesspit of bullying and nastiness'.

Paw patrol: Auckland Council's team against dog attacks

More than 20,000 roaming dogs were reported to Auckland Council last year.