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How high-rise living could transform Auckland: Explore interactive & see way new rules may shape skyline

A flyover motion graphic shows how one popular suburb could develop under density move.

Electoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxes

Complaints made about alleged vote-stealing from Papatoetoe letterboxes.

How Auckland’s oldest park is reclaiming its place as the city’s top venue

The Domain will host four major events over two months early next year.

Māori wards on edge as preliminary votes show split across councils

Hamilton's Māori ward looks safe, with 'keep' votes ahead by more than 1000.

House prices fall again as Auckland leads nationwide declines

Auckland led the slide, with average values down 2.5% to $1.19m.

Development boss speaks out on $20m+ Auckland property failure

'We are not like others who simply walk away. We are doing everything we can.'

'Fired up': Mayor pushes bed levy, equal footing with Govt

The incumbent mayor described the campaign as 'like being in a dentist chair for a month'.

Opinion: Digital voting in local body election is long overdue

Auckland’s 2025 local election turnout has plunged to just 25%.

Hold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wire

While some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.

Billionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfront

The 117m vessel owned by billionaire Eric Smidt has been moored since mid‑September.

Local elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and region

Preliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race

What will Wayne do? Simon Wilson on the challenge for Auckland's mayor now

Opinion: Wayne Brown is determined to make a difference and he has a mandate to do it.

'Finish the job': Wayne Brown's letter to Aucklanders after winning second term

OPINION: Wayne Brown says the City Rail Link and Convention Centre will open next year.

Editorial: It’s time for Auckland to fulfil its potential

OPINION: We all know this city has so much more to give its residents and the country.

Who's in and out? Tight races and big political comebacks in local elections

Hawke’s Bay bucked the turnout slump, recording a sharp rise in local voting.

Watch: Wayne celebrates with wife at tennis club after Auckland mayoralty win; Defeated Leoni 'really concerned' about leadership

The 79-year-old says this will be his final term leading the Super City.