City Rail Link going over budget, Govt admits
The Government has admitted the City Rail Link is going over budget.
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Siren battle subculture gives sense of family and belonging
Sireners across Auckland are meeting to do musical battle through their modified cars.
Opinion: 'Māori versus others' on co-governance disenfranchises nearly everyone
OPINION: Lecturer says detractors wrongly assume co-governance benefits all Māori equally.
'Perfect storm': Auckland on brink of running out of money for public transport
We are going into the new year on a bit of a wobble, says the AT deputy chairman.
Pair on a mission to put a writer back in the writer's house
"I'd say by 2024, there will be a writer living here" - Naomi McCleary.
Decision pending: Westgate developer's $80m-plus claim against council
The court case has concluded after a long trial over whether services had been delivered.
The long, dark history of a Māngere boarding house where a tenant died on Sunday
A homicide was the latest in a series of violent events at the Māngere boarding house.
SFO closes investigation into Auckland mayor Phil Goff
The investigation focused on fundraising donations that were made in 2016 and 2019.
Efeso Collins tests positive for Covid-19
The Auckland Mayoral candidate says he is privileged to be fully vaccinated and boosted.
Auckland water bills to rise 7 per cent from July
Auckland Council is also planning to raise rates by 6.1 per cent in July.
Helen White: We need to restore law and order to our city centre
OPINION: Labour MP investigates the mysterious disappearance of a police presence.
'Burning fuse': Business reacts to AT plan to axe kerbside car parks
AT says cars will be 'lowest priority' of kerbside space on strategic and feeder roads.
Maunga authority decides to appeal tree felling refusal
The Tūpuna Maunga Authority wants to replace 345 exotic trees with 13,000 native ones.
Dying wish: Covid dad pleaded for food for family from hospital bed
The father-of-one died almost a month after being admitted to hospital.
'No good argument' for Team NZ to keep free rent of base after $14m in subsidies - Goff
Rent negotiations with Team NZ over base to begin after next America's Cup sold to Spain.
Blocking consent for more helipads not possible, council planners say
Planners are resisting calls for a clampdown on helipads on the eve of a key meeting.
AT put on notice by mayoral candidates over parking plans
New mayoral candidate promises to replace the board of Auckland Transport.
Wayne Brown enters Auckland mayoralty race: 'Stop wasting money on dopey projects'
Wayne Brown was mayor of the Far North District for two terms.
Simon Wilson: The two angry men who want to be mayor of Auckland
Leo Molloy and Wayne Brown are fed up with the way everyone else is botching up the city.
AT set to release details of roads where parking could be banned
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff called earlier plans for parking "totally arrogant".
Opinion: Auckland's failed experiment - nothing Super about this City
OPINION: An economist runs a ruler over the Super City and finds several shortcomings.
Takapuna land sale defended, leaders angry at critics of $400m scheme
Board was equally divided so chair used his casting vote to carry the deal.
Ram raid subsidies and new waterfront stadium part of Leo Molloy's mayoral bid
Leo Molloy wants to scrap Government plans for light rail.
Four Auckland mayoral candidates outline their plans for the inner city
Leo Molloy, Viv Beck, Efeso Collins and Craig Lord on how they would revitalise the CBD.
Scrapping of $785m cycling bridge delays plans for harbour park
There are plans to hold walking and cycling events over the harbour bridge.
Simon Bridges on moving to Auckland and endorsing Viv Beck for mayoralty
The former Opposition leader says Beck will make a good, pro-business Super City mayor.
Strong support for Gulf marine reserve
Waiheke-based Friends of the Hauraki Gulf have driven the proposal.
Reducing Covid restriction, not half price fares, will best boost public transport - AT
Pandemic has had a huge impact on public transport numbers.
'Spray cold water': Leo Molloy's 'inhumane' plan for 'undesirables' in Auckland CBD
The once-great downtown area has become a "shameful disgrace", says mayoral hopeful.
$400m apartment, office, shopping scheme planned for Takapuna carpark site
A $33.2 million carparking site in Takapuna's heart has been sold for a secret sum.
Waiheke locals fight against 50th helicopter pad on island
Anti-chopper group says site 'less than 1km' from ferries and sits above popular beach.
Watercare boss - How we are providing certainty in an uncertain world
OPINION: Watercare chief reflects on measures to keep staff mentally and physically well.
Phil Goff lobbies the Government for bed tax to replace council hotel tax
The tax comes from politicians who can never say 'enough is enough', says a tourism boss.
Matt Heath: Why you shouldn't throw apple cores out car windows
OPINION: Do the right thing or become a fruit fascist, with no love for your country.