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‘Go back, go hard’: Deputy mayor on tough negotiations with Govt over $2b flood buyout

"Little to be positive about” in the Govt's terms a week ago, according to deputy mayor.

Family's threat to close Takapuna-Milford coastal walk access over heritage dispute

Tens of thousands of walkers pass through Firth cottage’s private land each year.

Letters: Election 2023, yellow footpath dots, Govt achievements

OPINION: Letters on KKK costumes, financial literacy, Asian culture, and up the Wahs!

Chief Ombudsman investigating secret plans to privatise Ports of Auckland business arm

Wayne Brown and Phil Goff have both eyed Ports of Auckland for privatisation.

From paradise to hell: West Auckland flood victims support buyout package

Seven months on, fear and anxiety continue, says one homeowner.

Auckland councillors agree in principle to $2b flood buyout deal

Wayne Brown says the deal will help communities return to a sense of normal.

Act Party says Māori seats on Auckland Council ‘divisive’

Leader David Seymour rules Maori seats out

Exclusive details: Auckland Council, Govt to unveil $1b-plus flood buyout

But payouts for multi-million-dollar clifftop mansions could be capped.

'Like a skydiving injury’: Woman breaks leg in three places after slipping on pedestrian dots

At least two people have been hospitalised in the past two weeks after slips.

Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home

The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.

Major new centre-track Ellerslie feature: 388-space car park

Existing car park land beside SH1 due to be sold in a deal yet to settle.

Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss

Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.

How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?

National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.

Auckland Council cut spending on stormwater repairs and maintenance before January floods

Council spending on clearing drains is hopelessly inadequate, says Parnell Business Assn.

Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy

OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.

Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt

Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.