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Simon Wilson: When Auckland needed him most, where was Wayne?

OPINION: Five of the top columns of the year from Simon Wilson.

Auckland Mayor's long term plan Christmas wish list: 'Just everyone being rational'

The mayor says things can't be fixed by doing what council has done in the past.

'Freed from distress and financial pressure': Cyclone-hit homeowner one of first bought out

Auckland Council is working on more than 2200 damage assessments.

Letters: Coalition governments should be compulsory - here's why

OPINION: Coalition governments provide a pool of experience when allocating portfolios.

Police to patrol Christmas icon Franklin Road to stop illegal vendors

Officers are patrolling after hawkers selling food and gadgets refused to leave.

Mayor Wayne Brown appoints new AT chair as he calls on body to improve its image

Richard Leggat takes over as board chairman with a call to fix Auckland transport.

AT's plans to spend up to $300,000 on pedestrian crossing in Blockhouse Bay

Wayne Brown and Simeon Brown are on the war path over costs.

City Rail Link fight: YMCA wanted $18m, Auckland Council offered $262K

Arguments put that only three basement car park levels can now be built instead of six.

Balancing act: Breaking down Auckland's stadium conundrum

OPINION: Access, affordability and ambitions - decoding the stadium dilemma.

Three Kāinga Ora units in South Auckland overcharged more than $400k in rates

The error was identified during Herald data analysis.

Pipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans

'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.

Diana Clement: Why you shouldn’t buy joke Christmas presents

OPINION: Sudoku toilet paper anyone? Scented candle?

Bruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the sea

OPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.

'How did this happen?': Historical Auckland church hall faces demolition

Heritage advocates say they were never consulted about the hall losing protection.

Watch: Wayne Brown claims Auckland property owners 'blackmailers' over coastal walk

Brown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.

'Future-proof': $1.1m makeover for NZ's most popular public golf course

A preferred option has now been approved by the local board for three new greens.

AT vows to fix 550km of potholed roads, but road deaths forecast from funding cuts

There'll be a blitz on road maintenance this summer, but safety funding could be cut.

Will Desley Simpson take on Paula Bennett in the Auckland mayoral race?

There's speculation it could be the deputy mayor vs the former deputy prime minister.