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Gulf Harbour golf course owner faces liquidation bid as debt battle deepens

The company is owned by The Phoenix Trust. The sole shareholder is developer Greg Olliver.

WorkSafe inspector to return to Auckland pool after second serious hydroslide injury

First a finger was cut off, then a boy smashed his front teeth on a slide joint.

Where did the money go? Property traders left $28m in debt and just $38k in cash

Liquidators following the money trail in the hope of recovering millions in unpaid tax.

'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rules

Chris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.

Watch: Dog walker filmed swinging small dog from leash, SPCA making inquiries

The SPCA has received a complaint about the incident.

Wayne Brown says Govt 'unqualified' to lead Auckland's economic recovery

Wayne Brown wants a bed levy so visitors, not ratepayers, fund big events.

'Too difficult': Developer pulls pin on major Ararimu managed fill proposal

Locals feared years of dust, trucks and environmental impacts at Ararimu.

Auckland CBD office vacancies fall for first time since 2022 in market turning point

The 275,000sq m of vacant offices equals 27 rugby fields. But vacancy rates fell lately.

Driving range and 9-hole course favoured to shape Takapuna golf future

About one-third of the golf course is proposed to become a flood‑control wetland.

Family behind burned bakery plead for safety as firefighter strikes escalate

Pita House in Pakuranga burned down on January 9 during an earlier strike.

Needles, nappies, dog crap, couches: Ex-pro boxer threatens to name illegal dumpers online

Dave Letele's Glen Eden and New Lynn gyms have both been hit by rubbish dumpers.

'Extortion and squalor': Council shuts down uninhabitable motel

Auckland council representatives Daniel Newman and Phylis Latu explain why authorities stepped in to shut motel. Video / Annaleise Shortland

'Wouldn't put a dog in here': Taxpayer-funded tenants allegedly left in gang-run 'skid row' motel

Auckland Council has shut a derelict motel as unsanitary and is weighing legal action.

Comanchero pair charged after pistol, cocaine press and meth found in raids

The two men, aged 33 and 30, will appear in the Manukau District Court.

Letters: When ageing leaders put nations at risk

OPINION: Global health, protest rights, environmental protection and public funding.

'We hire when the work is there': Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costs

Brown's mayoral office spent $2.5m on consultants, versus Phil Goff's $4110.