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Most popular dogs' names in Auckland revealed
Tequila, A$AP and Mary Queen of Scots are a few names Aucklanders have called their dogs.
Are yoga classes core council business? Auckland seems to think so
Opinion: Auckland Council has failed to debate - let alone define - its primary purpose.
Revealed: Auckland's worst beaches for swimming
Check the worst sewage-polluted beaches in 2020, and how often they were unswimmable.
Eden Park wins long-running battle to host six concerts
Music to some ears: Up to six concerts can be held at the park in a year.
'Sharks sighted, exercise caution': Warning for Auckland beaches
Swimmers should stay out of the water at one beach, according to one alert.
'Down on hands and knees vacuuming the lawn': Inside asbestos clean-up
Hazmat-clad clean-up crews reveal what it takes to clear asbestos from Ponsonby homes.
Asbestos found at Western Springs bush area
Small amounts were found in bush where soil was disturbed by mountain bike tracks.
Analysis: The heat is on Wellington's congestion question
The new Transport Minister is already being lobbied for a congestion charge in the capital
Dirty water: Auckland's mission to fix its unswimmable beaches
"We are not hiding the fact water quality is bad."
'Not even safe for dogs' - Auckland bay unswimmable until 2022
Locals are furious after sewerage pipes connected to stormwater ruin a new $500k beach.
Water price hikes: Goff says gradual changes preferable
The average household will be paying $1200 more for water by 2031.
Our summer sickness: Over 50 Auckland beaches off limits
The sun might be out - but officials warn that many holiday hot spots are off limits.
Rowdy Auckland: Nearly 300,000 noise complaints in five years
Ratepayers have spent millions of dollars trying to keep the peace.
City's biggest office-apartment conversion: The CAB
Every floor in historic Civic Administration Building is being torn up and replaced.
'We're not partiers': State house tenants spark record 100 noise complaints
"We don't smash bottles and try to beat up the neighbours."
Battle against controversial Waiheke Island marina plan heads to Supreme Court
Opponents are heading to the Supreme Court in a final bid to halt construction.
Auckland Council collection dates for Christmas rubbish
Auckland Council aspires to be a Zero Waste City by 2040.
Maunga Authority wins court battle in long-running tree battle
An Auckland couple have lost the battle to stop hundreds of exotic trees being toppled.
America's Cup is on but businesses left high and dry
Opinion: Big events pull the crowds but fringe centres deserve a piece of the action too.
$30m Ihumātao deal: Protesters want whānau to decide best use for land
A steering group will decide on future ownership options for Ihumātao land.
One of Auckland's worst traffic bottlenecks gets a $47m solution - but locals still aren't happy
Controversial solution to Lake Rd opposed by over half of locals, and won't add lanes.
Auckland councillor lashes out at colleagues after two sudden deaths of staff
I've seen disgusting behaviour from councillors, says Cr Richard Hills.
Splashing out: Aucklanders go over daily water usage after restrictions eased
Aucklanders reminded that water restrictions have been eased - not lifted.
Auckland Council staff struggling with work stress: report
Remote working, job insecurity and loss of income are taking a toll on council workers.
Auckland to finish 2020 with a bang as SkyCity confirms fireworks display will go ahead
Many cities have cancelled their NYE displays - but Auckland will finish 2020 with a bang.
'Paradise lost' – residents rage as giant firm plans huge Auckland housing village
Fletcher Building buys huge tract of farmland for housing. But locals aren't impressed.
'It could have killed someone': Mt Eden tree ploughs into car, couple left shaken
Couple left shaken after near 30-metre tall tree came crashing down on their car.
Auckland gun violence: Demand for crackdown on drugs, organised crime
Police minister urges Aucklanders to "remain calm and look out for each other".
'Pathetic behaviour' costs Auckland ratepayers $100k
Damage and theft of equipment appears to be deliberate.
Auckland rate increase of 5% approved for public consultation
Aucklanders will get to have a say on rates in the New Year.
$156m of Auckland fuel taxes is unspent. So why is council scrambling for money?
The controversial 11.5c a litre petrol tax has raised $330m from motorists.
'Pretty rugged times': Auckland local boards to decide fate of assets
Local boards hope to avoid closures to public facilities such as toilets and playgrounds.
Nick Hill: Auckland Unlimited - a new economic and cultural agency
Opinion: Time to be bold and creative to unleash the unlimited potential of Auckland.