Waiheke 'full of activists and lunatics': Top bank leader's microphone blunder
Doug McKay had some unflattering words for Waihekians from "when I was running council".
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'Gobsmacking thing': Eden Park's $1.4m ratepayer funded big screen under review
Eden Park Trust made the purchase out of a controversial ratepayer-funded $9.8m grant.
Focus: Phil Goff unveils 25 million litre boost for Auckland’s water supply
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff unveils Watercare's new water plant in Pukekohe East capable of supplying 25 million litres a day. Video / Dean Purcell
Cut off: Harbour Bridge damage could cause weeks of delays for North Shore residents
Back in lockdown: North Shore workers advised to work from home due to motorway delays.
Cable Bay Vineyards owner in new stoush over luxury Waiheke villa
Failure to comply could see fines up to $600,000 or two years' imprisonment.
'States of nakedness': Vineyard owner's suitability to hold liquor licence in question
Shock claims of drunk Waiheke wine-lovers pulling "brown eyes" in "states of nakedness".
Coco's Cantina owner wants limit on number of Auckland restaurants
Food lovers are spoilt for choice. But one owner wants fewer restaurant licences issued.
'It's a ruse to increase glyphosate': Auckland Council proposal to spray controversial herbicide on all city streets
"Auckland will become the glyphosate capital of Australasia," one councillor has claimed.
Councillor says funds from asset sales should be reinvested in south Auckland
Efeso Collins said it's more important than ever that south Auckland gets its fair share.
Ports of Auckland told to improve safety after worker crushed to death by container
Ports of Auckland has been told to set up exclusion zones to protect workers.
Latest death at Ports of Auckland a concern to councillors
Auckland councillors have serious concerns about workplace safety at the port.
Independent review into 'devastating' worker's death at Ports of Auckland
Father of seven Palaamo Kalati, aged 31, died on board a ship on August 30.
Simon Wilson dreams up a new Auckland, a year after Covid-19
After reporting Covid's 6-month anniversary Simon Wilson wonders where we'll be in a year.
Massive wasp nest found near Karekare beach
The 1m x 2m x 2.5m nest was believed to have been expanding for up to two years. Video / Supplied
Wasp nest the size of a tent found in Regional Park
The 1m x 2m x 2.5m nest was believed to have been expanding for up to two years.
Asset Plus wants $60m for $120m council project
"Better bite-sized capital raise" - institutional investor.
Watercare allowed to take extra 100m litres from Waikato River a day
While dam levels have risen over the winter, they're still far behind the average.
Council budget cutbacks hit south Auckland's regional parks
A number of south Auckland regional parks will have no budgets for infrastructure upgrades
'I was quite shocked': Park ranger catches man flouting kauri dieback rules
Robert Armitstead is accused of entering closed tracks three times during 2019.
Auckland Council pulls plug on pricey CCTV programme
Auckland Council has decided against expanding CCTV cameras throughout the region.
'Malicious lies': Cable Bay Vineyards hits back at noise complaints
Waiheke neighbours say their once tranquil rural lifestyle has been destroyed.
Caught short: Watercare added no extra supply before drought crisis
A 2013 report for Watercare said the city faced security of supply issues by 2020.
Keeping Auckland at 'level 2.5' right, Goff says, businesses wary
Mayor says keeping restrictions best move for health and economy, others wary of impact.
New look Lime e-scooters and bikes hit Auckland pavements
The company has secured a six month licence from Auckland Council, starting today.
Diwali celebrations scattered across city due to Covid threat
Traditional gathering at Aotea Square will be changed to multiple locations over 3 weeks.
Covid: Auckland rebooks Th' Dudes for level 2
Th' Dudes and Restaurant Month are expected to give the city a boost under level 2
Covid lockdown: Aucklanders urged to stay home this weekend
The authorities are pleading with Aucklanders to follow the alert level 3 restrictions.
Auckland Council approves merger of venue and events
The merger is expected to save between $5m and $7m a year.
Editorial: No apology needed for Ports of Auckland proposal
Council must look at Port divestment.
'No evidence of financial impropriety': Probe into America's Cup funding released
The Govt probe into America's Cup funds has been released.
Dirty water: Auckland golf resort fined over wastewater discharge
'This... negligent pollution is completely unacceptable, but also completely avoidable.'
Quitting Auckland port no answer to council's budget woes
Offloading Auckland port no answer to city's Covid cashflow squeeze.
Auckland councillor apologises for floating port sale
Mayor and councillors blindsided by Chris Darby's proposal.
Bus drivers won't enforce mask use by passengers: Union
The rules for wearing masks on public transport are due to be released on Thursday.