Latest from Auckland Council

Editorial: It's time to fully review our local government structure

OPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.

Contrasting sites: New supermarket opens next to abandoned car lot

Scheme for three-level apartments on hold, awaiting further information about the project.

Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores under fire for selling high-strength beers

The products are being sold as singles and range from 7% to 16% ABV.

Editorial: Address signs of leaky homes 2.0 before the rot sets in

OPINION: Building inspectors seeing more low-quality work fear history repeating.

Concerns raised over troubling behaviour near Auckland schools

The incidents date to May, however, the most recent one happened yesterday.

'Radical ruling': Auckland helipad controversy sparks council action

Councillors aim to make helipads non-complying in sensitive areas.

Society Insider: Marc Ellis to open wellness studio; Trelise Cooper’s $10m apartment off the market

Plus, businessman Andy Higgs is campaigning for better digital security for Kiwis.

LGNZ backs Tauranga mayor's call for council structure review

Mahé Drysdale emphasised designing a system that works for local communities.

Former Auckland teacher facing rape, sexual abuse charges against multiple victims

He had his first appearance in the Auckland District Court this morning.

'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval

About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.

'Leonardo da Pinchi' The cat burglar stealing clothes (and 1.5m snake) from neighbours

Cat has stolen socks, undies, a $300 jersey and a 1.5m stuffed snake (twice).

Auckland Council boss probes mayoral executive's company liquidation owing $560k to IRD

Mayor Wayne Brown requested chief executive Phil Wilson to investigate.

Why Auckland's roaming dog issue is spiralling out of control

SPCA stresses national investment needed for effective desexing.

Simon Wilson: Auckland has a bad case of Fonterra Syndrome

Opinion: We know what we need to do. How about doing it instead of talking?

Māori string game inspires stunning light display in Auckland

The light sculpture plays on the traditional weaving forms of the string game whai.

Opinion: Auckland's North Shore is an untapped opportunity to host big events

OPINION: Council budgets can support residents with community wellbeing investments.