'Will catch a lot of people by surprise' - Queen St pedestrian trial to 'build upon' Covid-19 barriers
Auckland Transport is keeping the CBD's largest retail street one lane.
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Auckland plans to cull animal shelters. Fears more dogs could be put down
Auckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.
First border exceptions, now cash: Am Cup boost in Council's emergency budget
The original plan was to spend an extra $40m on the America's Cup and other events.
Empty class: Inside the foreign student crisis
Decisions on how to let foreign students back next year are needed soon.
Comment: Auckland Council trying to guilt-trip ratepayers into forking out more
Comment: Ratepayers will opt for 2.5% rise and Mayor Phil Goff will claim public support.
Auckland's water crisis: Call for Govt to act
COMMENT: A secure water supply for almost a third of the country's population is crucial.
What's eating Auckland? The half-billion-dollar hole in council books
COMMENT: Supercity targeting a record breaking $120 million dollars of savings next year.
Editorial: Residents carry the can with drought restrictions
Editorial:Population growth and a record drought due to climate change emptied city dams.
Simon Wilson: The harsh reality of Auckland Council's new budget
COMMENT: Council's new budget turns its back on values it says it holds dear. Why is that?
Auckland's $525m Covid hole: Savage cuts to services, events cancelled
Roading projects are also being halted.
Controversial $17m Queens Wharf mooring dolphin sunk
Auckland Councillors scrapped major projects today to fill a $550m Covid-19 revenue hole.
'Horror show': Auckland Council meets to slash $550m from budget
Phil Goff said the first priority is to support ratepayers facing hardship.
Uni may move hall residents to accommodate international students
Officials have signalled work is under way to allow foreign students to return to NZ.
Auckland's water crisis: Hamilton's Mayor says city 'likely to help'
No decision on help would made until late June, at the earliest.
'Reopen Auckland': Mayor tells Govt to loosen border
University and council plead with Government to 'reopen Auckland'.
Auckland water use drops as restrictions enter week 2
Authorities warn further cuts are needed to avoid a major crisis.
$500m revenue loss: Major Auckland developments to be reviewed
Panuku is reviewing a number of major projects due to a projected $500m revenue loss.
Burst water main in middle of drought: Auckland's Queen St closes for repairs
The same pipe burst on May 5, shutting part of Queen St for two days.
Live: PM signals an easing of level-2 rules - and what she makes of Muller
A number of Auckland services will reopen this week, including the zoo and museum.
Watercare boss defends drought response as dam levels continue to plunge
The organisation says it is operating based on drought standards set by elected officials.
Rates relief: Auckland Council announces $65m hardship package, flags redundancies
Auckland Zoo is one council operation facing a $5m revenue loss from Covid-19.
Second chance for a Lime e-scooter NZ trifecta
A spot in the e-scooter market is up for grabs in some of the country's biggest cities.
The big dry: Before and after of Auckland’s dams
Auckland's drought crisis is making things worse for this year's budget. Video / Brett Phibbs / Supplied
Auckland mayor Phil Goff signals lower rates increase of 2.5%
Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.
Auckland parking wardens' lenient approach before crackdown next week
You might want to thank your parking warden, this time.
Auckland Council targets savings of $120m
Changes will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.
Workers laid off as water restrictions follow Covid-19 shutdown
'Covid-19 hurt my business. Water restrictions killed my business.'
Auckland Council staff asked to take pay cuts
Auckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.
Auckland politician wants recycled water used on parks
Watercare says there are health risks with recycled water being used on parks.
Auckland heritage-listed building to get a facelift
Council heritage expert Rebecca Fogel said the changes are not a good outcome.
Auckland water use down slightly as tough rules kick in
City water usage reduces under new restrictions amid worst drought on record.
In hot water: 35 Aucklanders pinged for breaches as city faces drought
Today's sunny blue skies perfect for washing the car, right? Wrong Watercare says.
Turn off the tap: $20,000 fines kick in today for water rogues
Watercare opts for an education-first approach, but says its serious about saving water.
Freeeeeeedom! Kiwis embrace level 2 - what you can do this weekend
It's here at last, New Zealand. Our first level 2 weekend.