Auckland sinkhole: Independent review set to find out the cause
The review is expected to take several months and will be made public.
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Fireworks threat means maunga will close overnight
Maunga will close evenings during Guy Fawkes period to prevent damage.
Auckland Downtown Carpark sale likely to proceed without $28m bike and scooter hub
Losing downtown public parking is a disaster, says developer Andrew Krukziener.
Wayne’s world: Simon Wilson and Bernard Orsman rate Mayor Brown’s first year
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown gets an annual ratecard from Bernard Orsman and Simon Wilson.
Newly installed One Tree Hill gate has been vandalised
The gate will take at least two weeks to fix.
Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight
Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.
Huge shakeup for waterfront end of city: Downtown Car Park sale, flyover demolition
It's been a year now since Precinct announced it was shortlisted as the buyer.
‘Disgusted’: Two-and-a-half-year Waiheke protest camp draws fire
Auckland Council says it is taking enforcement action against the Pūtuki Bay camp.
Auckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer says
An anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.
Locals decry planned $300m 39-level block nicknamed 'Burj Takapuna'
Area is ear-marked for intensification as a metropolitan zone, hence the height.
'Not helpful': Willis hits out at Bennett meeting with Act deputy
An estimated 1.4 million Kiwis are yet to receive their easy vote cards.
Fears possible rates hike will make Auckland even more unaffordable
Residents could be facing a double-digit rates hike next year.
Failed house-buyer loses bankruptcy strikeout in $756k dispute
Warnings for would-be buyers who renege.
Auckland ferry commuters ‘disgusted’ as more cancellations announced
Travel chaos for commuters as Gulf Harbour service trimmed.
'I’m disgusted': Auckland Council manager accused of bullying reappointed to $300k job
The woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.
The financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for you
Two of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.
Takapuna-Milford coastal walk access closed after council inaction, family says
Tens of thousands of walkers pass through Firth cottage’s private land each year.
Financial horror show: Auckland Council pencils in sky-high rates and water bills
The gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.
Why our past ignorance and mistakes can’t be loaded on to our children
OPINION: There could have been no greater insult to a tribe even if one were intended.
Rāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbour
Local iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.
'Not an easy fix': Sewer sinkhole repair pushed out by months, photos show 25m section blocked
Millions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.
$435m of property sold: NZ's two biggest deals of 2023
Two transactions challenge views that the market is quiet: both were in South Auckland.
Auckland sinkhole: 13m-deep crater after sewer collapse, wastewater pours onto city beaches
Warning signs are being put up at all inner-city beaches, Watercare says.
AT spends $6m on staff redundancies as part of cost-cutting drive
Payouts even went to staff who were offered other jobs within the agency.
Majority give ‘thumbs-down’ to Māori wards as Auckland Council submissions close
Auckland currently has three Māori councillors elected from general wards.
'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyard
Auckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe
Trams, plans and parking fines: Wayne Brown has some new ideas for Auckland
In an exclusive interview, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveils some new plans for the city.
High profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s office
The former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.
Petition to stop sale of Downtown car park presented to Auckland Council
I often thought, ‘thank God for the Downtown car park' says organiser.
Mayor Brown’s manifesto: 'Wellington needs to stop planning Auckland'
"More of the tax Aucklanders pay should stay in Auckland," Mayor Wayne Brown said.
Speed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roads
Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.
Appellants back out of fight against $300m Bayswater plans
Some relief after 'long and energy-sapping journey'.
Public transport: AT says Hop card top-ups back online by Tuesday
Travellers have been unable to top up their Hop cards since Thursday.
Real estate agent implicated in doctored LIM case under spotlight in Australia
A lawyer believes the offenders' real estate agent was "clearly part of the deceit".