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Unexpected cost rises, Covid delays, cooling market blamed for development failure.
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Letters: Proposed dog rules don’t go far enough; Reti an easy target
OPINION: "[My dog and I] have been attacked ... and a local rider knocked off her horse.'
CV delays: Auckland homeowners endure long wait for new property valuations
The data was initially planned for release late last year.
QV figures: How much has your home lost since the market peak?
We can't say 'peak to trough' because we don't yet know if we have hit rock bottom.
Fire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’
Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.
Dog walking limit being proposed by Auckland Council
Packs of dogs are becoming an emerging issue, says the council.
Pigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo deluge
Bringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.
Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain
New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.
Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain
Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.
Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.
Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald
Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks
Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.
Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site
Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.
Busy Auckland road to have more works done after year of disruption from changes
Auckland Transport is installing traffic lights at the Meola Rd/Garnet Rd roundabout.
Letters: Politics trumps massive public interest in Treaty bill
OPINION: 'In the real world, political pragmatism and expediency will always win.'
Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices
Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.
Revealed: How much Auckland has committed to hosting SailGP regatta
The event is forecast to bring a multimillion-dollar boost to the city.
Letters: Ratepayers on the hook for SailGP; Turia's lasting legacy
OPINION: Also in today's letters – e-scooter chaos and planning to avoid poverty.
'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacle
Neil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.
Warm weather drying out ground could be the reason for old water main bursting
Warm weather may have dried out ground, leading to pipe burst.
Simon Wilson: We all live in Granity – facing the future in a climate crisis
OPINION: As the wild weather gets worse, how will we adapt and how will we pay for it?
Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'
'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.
Auckland home crowned the city's noisiest property in 2024
Locals say barking dogs, people arguing and the sound of boy racers cause annoyance.
Auckland’s scratchy ‘sea lice’ problem spreading
Swimmers have reported itching, rashes or red spots after entering the water in Auckland.
Sinkhole opens in wealthy Auckland street
It's believed a chasm of up to 2sq m lies underneath the ruptured road.
Auckland Council rejects disgraced Beam e-scooter company's compensation offer
Scooter scandal still not resolved after compo offer, allegations of 'phantom' rides.
Surge in households putting rates on hold as costs bite
Hundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.
Why Auckland Council confiscated more than 100 recycling bins
At least two warnings were served on households before the bins were taken away.
Person seriously injures spine jumping from notorious wharf
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 3pm.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown kicks up a stink after waterfront pool declared unsafe for swimming
Actual testing of the pool is needed, says the mayor.
The seven Auckland beaches you shouldn't swim at this summer - and all the rest you can
Whether you're heading out for a morning dip or a family day at the beach, check Safeswim.
Auckland’s Karanga Plaza Pool declared unsafe to swim days after opening
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown had described the pool as “really nice”.
‘Drongos like you’: Mayor hits back at trolls in Christmas video
'You're a bit of a d***, mate.'
Tourism bosses told Wayne Brown his CCO reforms stood to lose $2m for major events
The mayor changed his plans after hearing from tourism bosses.
'Brownie's Pool': Downtown Auckland pool a hit for summer
The new free open-air saltwater pool is already proving popular.