Cost to open City Rail Link is $5.5b, says Auditor-General
The rail network needs another $7b of works to realise the full benefits of the CRL.
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OPINION: New mayoral poll creates some winners and losers but it's still early days.
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National's de facto local government arm C&R is getting behind Viv Beck.
'Reach out to support agencies directly if you have concerns of rough sleepers in cars': Auckland Council
Council mistakenly classifies woman later found dead in car as freedom camper.
Woman found dead in car in Remuera told helpers she had no family
Residents had previously tried to help the woman, but 'she declined all assistance'.
Mental health support for people in path of $1.4b busway
The Eastern Busway is expected to carry 30,000 passengers a day when it's finished.
Auckland mayoral candidates support second harbour crossing but divided on climate change
Takapuna event had a different feel to the Te Atatu meeting the night before.
Team New Zealand on the move at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter
Team New Zealand paid just $1 a year in rent for the Viaduct Events Centre.
How Auckland mayoral candidate could use road funding to pay for free public transport
Free public transport will cost $500m a year by 2030, says Auckland Transport.
Helensville residents oppose huge solar farm on their doorstep
The solar farm will generate enough electricity to power 14,000 homes.
Inside Auckland mayoral candidate's plans to scrap light rail
Northwest Auckland is poorly served by public transport, says Viv Beck.
Exclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support
"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.
Decision on future of Ihumātao could take another five years
"160 plus years of displacement and colonisation cannot be undone quickly" - Kīngitanga.
Auckland Council takes middle road on heritage v housing war
One in every four of 21,000 homes with heritage values rezoned for high-density housing.
Council selling 1.58ha in Avondale for planned development of 750 apartments
Avondale's regeneration "much needed and long overdue," says Mayor Phil Goff.
Heritage v Housing culture war comes to a head today. All you need to know
The Government has instructed councils to increase housing density.
New twist to Auckland mayoral candidate's road rage incident
If this is a sympathetic way of getting votes, it's pretty low, says driver.
'Irresponsible cowards': Auckland mayoral candidate, family nearly driven off the road
The hating has to stop, says Councillor Cathy Casey.
Heritage v Housing debate heats up: Mayoral candidates hold different views
Mayoral hopefuls Viv Beck, Wayne Brown and Craig Lord are champions for heritage.
Comment: Fixing the downtown Auckland conundrum in three steps
OPINION: An urban designer makes Queen St a world-class precinct in three easy steps.
Margot McRae: Character areas won't provide affordable homes
OPINION: 'This legislation will scatter bad housing randomly across the city.'
Oscar Sims: Inner suburb density will improve affordability
OPINION: 'Let young New Zealanders live within a convenient distance of their needs.'
'Speed dating': The first Auckland mayoral debate with leading candidates
Ted Johnston used the debate to promote his co-leadership of the New Conservative Party.
'Speed dating': Mayoral debate - candidates reveal Ports of Auckland preferences
One issue that drew interesting responses was what to do with Ports of Auckland.
Posh doggy day-care's new court date - and plans for change
Pets & Pats owner tells of plans to change as a new court date is revealed.
Police, injured cyclist say AT cycleway unsafe
Auckland Transport are not being open with residents, says petition organiser Sam Joyce.
Eviction attempt and claims posh doggy day-care 'tried to hide' dogs from landlord
'I had no idea about this dog daycare business', property manager says.
Simon Wilson: A laughable mayoral poll, but a big winner anyway
There are things to learn in political polls even when the pollsters get it wrong.
Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beat
To go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.
Man who allegedly attacked Auckland mayoral candidate involved in two crashes
Craig Lord says he will defend any charges brought against him.
National Party quietly getting behind Viv Beck in Auckland mayoral race
Beck said she is the only centre-right candidate in the mayoral race.
Auckland Mayoral candidate home safe after being bloodied and bruised in alleged assault
'Doc said no shower till Monday so I'm lobbying the wife about sponge baths.'
Off to hospital: Auckland mayoral candidate clashes with 'drunk or drugged' driver
Lord said there was "one drunk driver down. And I'm not upset about it".
'Top secret sell-off': Council to sell stake in prime city land after confidential meeting
Retirees have been blindsided by the move and critics are decrying a lack of transparency.