Shut the doors: Crackdown on tavern 'gambling shops'
'If you own a venue with pokie machines, you cannot rely on them for income.'
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Mike Lee: Civic Administration Building sale is a lose-lose
COMMENT: Is this sale the worst in the history of Auckland local governance?
Lights, food, action: New festival to turn Auckland into a winter wonderland
Elemental AKL will run from July 1 to 31.
Audrey Young: The high-profile left- and right-wing forces backing John Tamihere
John Tamihere moved fast to secure two of the most experienced campaigners in politics.
Backyard rat trapping brings back birds
Group aims to have rat traps in a quarter of backyards.
Auckland Council called on to 'step up' after Titirangi kauri Awhiawhi back on the chopping block
Auckland Council called on to 'step up' after Titirangi kauri Awhiawhi back on the chopping block./Jos Wheeler /Supplied
'Too much time on their hands': Goff slams National's council rating website
Goff says National don't know how to keep busy now they are in Opposition.
Foodies' winter treat: 'Feastival' takes gourmets off the eaten track
Elemental Feast will run as part of Auckland's first winter festival from Jul 1-31.
National launches 'Rate Your Council' website for Auckland
Transport and housing likely to top list of complaints, National MP Denise Lee predicts.
Auckland Council postpone decision on freedom camping
The decision to delay the Hearings Panel recommendations report was made today.
Mt Albert intersection delays frustrate drivers
Drivers fed up with delays after changes to intersection in Mt Albert
Auckland Council locks away banned shotguns
Council's firearms have magazines with more rounds than permitted.
Realtor faces inquiry after homes bowled for car park
The car park is now under investigation by the council's compliance team.
Busy Remuera car park closed due to safety concerns will be redeveloped
The Clonbern Rd car park was closed late last year.
Auckland councillor urges officials to investigate over 'utility rooms'
Chris Darby said if converting garages for profit is rife, it needs further investigation.
'Statue-napped': The curious disappearance of Lord Auckland
The missing statue has been subject of rampant speculation.
Would you live here? Garage renos aimed at vulnerable tenants
Garage conversions add value to a house sale, but have been described as "exploitation".
Waste firm plan for landfill 'risk' to Kaipara Harbour
Kaipara mayor and iwi leaders protest against new dump just outside Northland border.
Let's hear it for the boy; Auckland's giant new kid in town
There's a stride in the humongous lad's step but where, exactly, is he headed?
Janet McAllister: Who does Boy Walking sculpture represent?
COMMENT: Janet McAllister on how the sculpture reinforces what is regarded as the norm.
America's Cup delight: Council backs down over superyacht tax
Auckland Council has backed down over its proposed superyacht anchor tax.
Locals told to lay their own traps in rat-infested village centre
The council says it has limited powers to control the infestation of cat-sized rodents.
Auckland Mayor and city councillor face off over freedom camping
Promise to retrospectively fix bylaw allowing freedom camping on city streets shot down.
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff plants millionth tree of his term
He made the pledge to reach a million planted during the 2016 election campaign.
Power restored after outage hits up to 1000 central Auckland homes
Power restored to most after downed line cuts power to Auckland homes.
Climate warning: Cities' emissions could double by 2050
What people in cities use, eat and wear makes up a big amount of global emissions.
Cemetery mystery: Where did the burning boat come from?
Plumes of black smoke could be seen rising from the cemetery this morning.
Auckland Council declares climate emergency
Auckland Council agrees to urgently tackle climate change.
Bar wars: Campaigners close on booze vote
The battle over alcohol sales in West Auckland has reached a key point.
Classroom crunch: The areas where kids are learning in prefabs
A big backlog of school building work is blamed on an overstretched construction industry.
John Roughan: Spare a thought for our rough sleepers
COMMENT: Where do the homeless go when the chill arrives and rain turns to sleet.
Emails query council response to pollution issues at Auckland beaches
A 4-year-old girl was infected at an Auckland beach marked safe for swimming.
'Lives shattered': Business owners slam CRL compo snub
Owner of one of NZ's oldest pubs says says more than 100 families on the brink of ruin.
18-storey Auckland Council building and half-hectare sold for just $3m
Auckland Council is to quit its old civic hub, with "less than $100,000" paid so far.