New design behind cost blowout on Auckland's SkyPath
Costs have increased from $67 million in 2018 to about $240m for the latest design.
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Overseas consultants review Auckland cultural hot spots
The two reviews are costing ratepayers more than $300,000.
Microplastics: Finger pointed at washing machines
Investigation into Auckland microplastic pollution points to fibres from washing clothes.
'Oh, hello doggy...then snap': Man describes moment finger bitten off
'I'm looking down at the ground and there's my finger', man says of frightening incident.
Hacked: Phil Goff's personal, confidential emails offered for sale
EXCLUSIVE: Police investigate claims 12 years of Mayor Phil Goff's emails have been taken.
High Court dismisses application for review of 'Air BnB tax'
The rate was used to fund Auckland's Council's tourism arm.
Ihumātao: Claims a deal has been struck
Pania Newton is confident land will be returned to a trust that would manage it.
Auckland traffic nightmare: Forty minutes to exit side street
One worker encountered three sets of roadworks and tree works on short one hour trip.
Outgoing Auckland Council boss to head national polytechnic
Steven Town will take up his new role, in Wellington, on July 6.
Coronavirus fears: Lantern Festival in doubt ahead of meeting today
China consul-general calls for calm; says it's a pity events are being cancelled.
Number of noise complaints to Auckland Council drops
Number of noise complaints in Auckland drops from previous year's numbers.
High-density housing: Jitters over special powers to take public parks, private land
Kāinga Ora will have the power to set rates and development contributions.
Auckland Council chief executive quits $698,000 job
Stephen Town has been chief executive for nearly seven years.
Phil Goff wants Aucklanders to have a say on light rail
Goff wants a quick design and build, and affordable solution for light rail.
'Ghost homes': Akl Council wants to use empty private houses for homeless
Auckland Council wants to tenant vacant houses - if it can get around privacy concerns.
Wishlist v reality: What Phil Goff wanted and what he got from $12b spend-up
Phil Goff wants to look at the cost of the SkyPath project which has ballooned to $360m.
Jacinda Ardern kicks off the election campaign pledging billions of dollars for new roads
The Government is holding back $4 billion from the $12b infrastructure fund.
Kate Hawkesby: Minister, where are the laws around e-scooters?
Comment: Injuries from e-scooter accidents pass the $5m mark and still no action.
Auckland's latest cycleway planned to be partly dug up
Auckland Council said it was adopting a "dig once approach" with the new cycleway.
Fullers wants restrictions on cruise ships in Ferry Basin
Ferry company boss Mike Horne is calling for restrictions on cruise ships after 6am.
App maps water fountains and refill stations across NZ
New map takes people to free water and away from plastic bottles and sugary drinks.
'I went into shock': Tourist viciously attacked by two dogs
Visitor hospitalised after vicious attack.
'We're trying to keep people safe': Fullers master on ferry delays
Skipper says those driving the ferries won't risk passenger safety.
Native trees being sacrificed for Auckland's drinking water
Watercare says the project will improve the quality of Auckland's drinking water.
New waka-shaped museum proposed for Auckland
A new museum, shaped like a waka, has been proposed for the Auckland waterfront.
City of chaos: 63 CBD streets to be disrupted by roadworks
The 63 separate CBD streets to be disrupted by road work in 2020 are under scrutiny.
Manukau Harbour water quality from bad to worse - report
"The Manukau has borne the brunt of Auckland's waste disposal unfairly for too long."
Auckland's new city centre vision
Less congestion, more space, more families and more pedestrians coming for the city centre
'All of a sudden, she screamed': Dog owner flees beach after girl, 9, attacked
The owner raced away after hearing his dog had bitten a child, drawing blood.
Metal McCaw not wanted in Waitaki
The three tonne 7-metre sculpture made from scrap metal still looking for a NZ home.
Ferry fury: Urgent action demanded after Auckland cruise ships block boats
Fullers cancelled three ferries after it said two cruise ships had congested the wharf.
Expensive housing, living costs: Auckland's poor ranking for families
Auckland ranked 94 out of 145 cities. Wellington and Christchurch fared better.
'I was horrified': Disgust at Mission Bay's green fountain, clogged toilets
Red faces as visitors shown blocked public toilets and rubbish scattered on beach.