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Home creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itself

The council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.

Rural Auckland residents fume at council’s ‘flip-flop’ on development

The region is forecast to see thousands of new homes over the next 30 years.

Both Independent Māori Statutory Board and Māori seats for council?

Does having Māori seats threaten the existence of the statutory board?

Neighbours v Southern Cross Healthcare: High Court decision on costs

Business plans to expand its Brightside Hospital in the neighbourhood area.

'Perfect must not be the enemy of good': Great North Rd finally gets its cycleway

Auckland Transport has approved a controversial street upgrade in Grey Lynn.

First look: Inside $16.5m Auckland penthouse, complete with sky garden

Central outdoor 90sq m 'sky garden' one-of-a-kind and a heritage feature.

'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award

Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.

Maritime Union says privatisation of Ports of Auckland would be a disaster for the city

A one-off 'sugar hit' would soon wear off, says the Maritime Union.

Business Hub: Changes at top of NZ's second-largest builder

Downer has around 25,000 employees in Australia and around 10,000 in New Zealand.

Auckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right now

Some of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.

Auckland airport share sale: Ratepayers could end up being short-changed

Council's compromise might have just delivered Aucklanders the worst of two worlds.

Public transport discount for under-25s hits snag

Train and bus passengers have been enjoying half-price fares since last year.

Airport shares - the big question that wasn’t asked

Opinion: Selling the shares is the right thing to do.

Auckland Council to begin talks with high-risk property owners this week

It will take time to reach all of the thousands of storm-affected homes in Auckland.

Mayor Wayne Brown’s $300k bill with top law firm

It can be revealed some of the legal advice was on the damning Auckland flood review.

Auckland households face extra $700-$1000 in rates, water bills

Households could have to pay $1000 more over two years.