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Estimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.
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Manic street preachers: Soapbox saviours trigger record noise complaints
Businesses and residents at wits' end amid noisy after-hours sermons.
Thousands set to miss out as Aucklanders leap at Govt's 100,000 vouchers
Kayaking, adventure, pools, Snowplanet, bungy jumps, skydiving, wine tours are available.
Parking wardens assaulted with scooters, told 'I hope you die'
Some regions experience significant increase in attacks.
'Spectacular': New route through urban forest tipped as tourist drawcard
The cycleway will be a real buzz for Auckland and attract tourists, says Barb Cuthbert.
North Shore tree stoush: No choice but to remove trees, board deputy chair says
Thousands of volunteer-planted trees got the chop to preserve harbour views.
Back on track: More of Waitākere Ranges reopens this summer
Canine wonders get to the root of killer disease.
Aucklanders rack up $53m in overdue rates, council eyes forced sales
"No one wants to have their house sold from under them."
Hundreds of shooting victims treated at Auckland's hospitals amid surging gun violence
"What do we do here because our families are being caught in the middle."
Break through! City Rail Link tunnel machine completes 7-month dig
Giant machine breaks through at Aotea Station this morning.
Final construction phase on Queen St to begin in January
Construction will begin on January 10 and is expected to be completed by September 2022.
Auckland Council IT networks down following security upgrade
The IT problem is linked to a security system upgrade.
Auckland Council says it will not fund building light rail
Councillors are bracing for a cost blowout on the City Rail Link.
Auckland's $9m recovery voucher package opens today
The $100 and $50 vouchers can be used for council and private activities.
Auckland Council pursuing three Māori seats, but not until 2025
Three Māori seats would take the council from 21 to 24 governing body members.
Phil Goff's controversial bed tax being appealed to the Supreme Court
Legal fight has cost ratepayers more than $1.5m so far.
Auckland Transport chief executive Shane Ellison resigns
Shane Ellison has been in the role for four years.
High-level talks underway for greater tree protection rules
Phil Goff has no intention of using his $1b climate tax to protect 587 nominated trees.
'Bloody arrogant': AT blasted by mayor for proposal to remove parking spaces without consulting residents
Democracy is about governing with the consent of people, says Phil Goff.
Auckland Council employee reported to police over alleged credit card and expenses fraud
The alleged fraud took place over 10 months.
Cheaper waters bills from Three Water Reforms doubtful, says Auckland Council
Engineering consultancy suggests cost of investment needed may be under-estimated.
Phil Goff wants design standards added to housing bill
Phil Goff says the Unitary Plan allows for 900,000 new homes.
$350k rates bill: Council targets Auckland cafe owner's business premises, home
The debt run up by Freemans Bay family is city's single largest overdue rates bill.
'Inconsistent' price estimates: Auckland Council explains why CVs delayed
The valuation process has hit snags estimating land and cross lease values.
Phil Goff: We can't short-change our kids and grandkids
OPINION: Mayor Phil Goff puts his case for the Climate Action Targeted Rate.
Editorial: Council's climate action levy a new direction
EDITORIAL: Levy in rates bill a strategic shift in how climate measures may be paid for.
Prominent pōhutukawa tree chopped down overnight in Auckland
There is blood on everyone's hands, says Cr Chris Fletcher.
Hospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar owner
The owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.
Not just red lights in Auckland this Christmas
Auckland welcomes Christmas with light show
100,000 vouchers for Auckland activities, excluded restaurants 'gutted'
Aucklanders are being offered 100,000 vouchers this summer for a range of activities.
Simon Wilson: Hooray for Auckland Council's billion-dollar climate plan
OPINION: Mayor Phil Goff is putting the climate crisis front and centre, but at a cost.
Phil Goff announces climate change tax as part of 5.9 per cent rates increase
The new climate change tax will fund $1 billion of action over 10 years.
Auckland Council delays new CV release for third time
Council blames Covid complexities for delaying new CV release.
Auckland hospital projects delayed by fire concerns
Fire engineers lack clear design rules and guidelines for hospitals and care homes.