John Banks: Auckland deserves better from mayor and council
COMMENT: Auckland Council hasn't granted enough powers to local communities.
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How your rates are spent: Giant sculpture changes the face of Auckland parks
New sports like Indian kabaddi and American Football are being catered for.
Ex-Auckland Council worker accused of taking bribe
Two men next in court on Friday when the secrecy of their names will be argued.
Penny Hulse: Here's why Phil Goff is a good civic leader
COMMENT: Being mayor isn't all about 'seagulling' as it's known in the West.
How your rates are spent: The water bill
Takapuna beach is undergoing a forensic examination to improve the water quality.
Dry periods loom with water storage level comfortable
Following a dry start to the year, there has been a slight respite this month.
Phil Goff doubles down on Sephora over waste dumping
Goff has written to the company and Auckland Council has launched an investigation.
No parking: Remuera realty agent pinged for illegal car park
Thou shall not park. Remuera agent served abatement notice by council.
Council U-turn over rules for dogs on beaches
Dog owners could soon be allowed to walk their pets on beaches for longer.
John Tamihere launches legal action against Auckland council
John Tamihere says there would no conflict or conundrums with the action if he was Mayor.
Comment: Why I can't help feeling sorry for Sephora
COMMENT: Sephora got it wrong, but the outrage doesn't stack up.
Auckland's transport budget takes 30 per cent of rates
The new regional petrol tax of 10 cents a litre boosted transport spending last year.
John Roughan: Auckland - a city well short of super
COMMENT: Is it any wonder it is impossible to get real civic progress with the Super City?
Rates: This is where your hard-earned cash ends up
Auckland Transport has struggled to spend its $1 billion capital budget.
Rates: Here's what your boards decided to spend money on
Check out what each board promised.
85 wasted hours: That's how long Aucklanders sit in traffic each year
Phil Twyford and Phil Goff say they are getting on and improving transport issues.
Council apology after Burkini-clad women told to leave pool
Woman was told to leave pool because swimming costume fully covered her body.
Fire fears: High-ladder truck withdrawn from first response
High-ladder fire trucks are needed in first instance in case of a major fire, union says.
Waste dumping: Goff wants answers from Sephora
Auckland mayor: "Totally untrue that council granted permission for such behaviour".
Sephora hits back after Auckland store opening waste claims
Claims of irresponsible waste dumping during its much-hyped store launch in Auckland.
Goff and Twyford side-step City Rail Link hardship fund
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is also in the gun for not helping distressed businesses.
$4.4b City Rail Link milestone: tunnel contract signed
A milestone today with tunnel contract signed and sealed
Panuku cleared by SFO but concerns over CEO hospitality
John Tamihere - who raised the issue - has questioned the speed of the decision.
Mice and men: Rodents run wild in Takanini Countdown
Shoppers flee from mice in Takanini Countdown.
'Clowns': Phil Goff furious after discovering illegal tyre dump
Offenders should be forced to clean up other people's rubbish, Auckland mayor says.
What lies beneath? Why builders are under fire for the state of the Hauraki Gulf
"Not only are we losing precious top soil, but it is destroying marine ecosystems."
Brian Rudman: John Banks on the money as he eyes mayoralty
COMMENT: With Banks talking about a comeback, Auckland mayoral race has got interesting.
John Banks says Phil Goff's mayoralty like 'grandma's boiled cabbage'
"Phil Goff's mayoralty reminds me of grandma's boiled cabbage," Banks said.
City Rail Link swallows up once-vibrant food court
Pioneer food stall operator: food court offers solace to homesick Asian migrants.
'Selfie bridges' at waterfall anger Piha locals
The council says it won't be asking the public for their views on new bridges near Piha.
'Devoted' dad's lonely death in a council flat
"It's too late for Dad, maybe we can stop this happening to someone else," daughter says.
Meditation centre loses court bid against gun range noise
The meditation retreat took its fight against the facility to the Supreme Court.
Council changes tactic over Black Caps' homecoming
Last time, Auckland Council organised an event before the team had played in the final.
Parnell Heritage opposes Erebus memorial in local park
The memorial should be a on cliff top or a site with an open vista, says Parnell Heritage.