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Council employee badly injured on Lime scooter before licence issued
Peter Knight broke bones in his face and hand in the e-scooter accident last year.
Fore! Redevelopment of Chamberlain Park a step closer
Auckland Council's Environment and Community Committee voted to proceed towards changes.
Rain forecast, but it won't be enough, Watercare says
Heavy rain is needed to fill the void left by a dry summer and autumn, Watercare said.
Editorial: Bermageddon averted by common sense
We say: Engaging the brain is vital before encroaching onto the sacred turf of berms.
James Kellow: Why is Auckland's Unitary Plan defying the critics?
COMMENT: Massive overhaul of zoning in Auckland has led to better housing prospects.
Family's $200k renovation hell: House deemed unsafe, builder deported
"I just wish we could have back the beautiful home we had," says Auckland homeowner.
Vote looming over Chamberlain Park redevelopment action
Auckland Council's environment and community committee will consider the proposal.
Victoria Carter: Climate emergency takes a front seat
COMMENT: A small change would achieve better traffic flow, and fewer cars in traffic jams.
CBD traffic: Key road remains closed, Victoria St West re-opens
Roadblocks started on Thursday afternoon after a large panel fell from a CBD building.
Bermageddon: Council loses first round on bid to ban parking
Auckland Council is seeking a law change to stop people parking on berms.
Kerre McIvor: Parking on berms sets my teeth on edge
COMMENT: Auckland Transport wants to fine people who park on grass berms.
The 'bonkers' plan for a political party full of mayors
Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.
Brian Fallow: Keeping the council coffers full
Comment: Funding for local government needs to be bolstered by additional revenue streams.
Plea for shorter showers to save water
Shorten showers by 1 minute to save 18 million litres of water a day in Auckland
CBD chaos: Goff wants answers on apartment tower safety
A body corporate representative says the building is safe for residents to stay put.
Death undiscovered in a council flat: Family wants better care for vulnerable
Dead man's family calls for more care for elderly in council flats.
CBD chaos: More loose panels found, net plan for building
Building to be draped with net to prevent more tiles tumbling down to busy streets.
MP asks for Waiheke ferry review to be sped up
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye says progress on the ferry issues needs to be sped up.
Milestone for Auckland's $4.4b City Rail Link no silver lining
Spokesman for affected businesses says some on the brink of financial ruin from works.
Aucklanders splurge on water despite warnings to cut down
Aucklanders were asked to save water to stave off a looming water shortage.
'Border controls needed to stop kauri dieback'
Urgent action is needed to prevent the disease spreading to Waiheke, Forest and Bird said.
Partners in crime: Lover of Ports of Auckland fraudster jailed
The partners in crime stole more than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money.
Auckland politician censured after alleged threat
Censuring follows two complaints from members of the public about his conduct.
No end in sight for Auckland water shortage
Auckland's water situation won't be fixed by tomorrow's heavy rain.
Phil Goff proposes cheaper public transport fares for children
The Auckland Mayor says the more affordable transport is made, more people will use it.
Simon Wilson: Why are we on such a slow road to change?
COMMENT: Auckland's new City Centre Masterplan is far more timid than it needs to be.
Brian Rudman: Rough sleepers get raw deal in City of Sails
COMMENT: Eden Park could help needy enjoy a decent kip this winter.
Dry July: Auckland needs more water as shortage looms
'Let's just take the small measures now that we need to save a lot of water.'
Compostable coffee cups still ending up in landfills
Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.
Is this the future for Queen Street?
Plans revealed for reducing cars in Queen Street in downtown Auckland.
Mayoral hopeful John Tamihere would sell 49pc of Watercare
Candidate announced the plan at a breakfast with Phil Goff this morning.
A new petrol tax hits motorists today. So where does your money really go?
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says eight projects funded in first year of regional fuel tax.
Council landmark sold before heritage matters resolved
Developer John Love has been unable to resolve heritage requirements before the sale.