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A plea to "exorcise" a taniwha was among requests made to Auckland Council's call centre.
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Simon Wilson looks at ways to make Auckland a better city in which to live.
Elm St nightmare: Derelict house dumped next to village
Retirement villagers irked by racing club's re-siting of ugly building
Eden Park gets the big tick from Black Caps' Tim Southee
The future of Eden Park could be played out at a "crux meeting" next month.
Auckland Council extend Lime e-scooter licence for 10 weeks
There have been more than 600 ACC e-scooter claims since October.
Eden Park facing $80m in losses over next decade
Eden Park will struggle to pay the interest cost this year on loans of about $50 million.
Paul Lochore: Inept consents process has city on go-slow
COMMENT: Let's strip the Auckland Council of its power to issue building consents.
Pet owners dump rabbits at Western Springs Park
SPCA says domestic rabbits released into the wild can suffer terribly.
Lime scooters look set to stay in Auckland
Lime looks set to have its trial licence extended for three months on Auckland streets.
Simon Wilson: In the future, we'll live in the past
A city of the 21st century has more of the past than you might think.
Fallen tree blocks major intersection
The tree came down around 6.30pm in central Auckland.
'Cockroaches of the footpaths' - readers vent at Lime
Some rage and some constructive suggestions as Lime awaits licensing fate.
Most Airbnb owners dodge bed tax
Airbnb hosts now have to pay tax. One problem - the council can't track them down.
Pests, pork or pets? It's pig politics on Great Barrier
Pigs' extensive presence on the island is dividing residents.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
This summer we look back at the big stories of last year. This is from November.
Lime e-scooters to stay on Auckland streets ... for now
Lime e-scooters are set to stay on Auckland's roads and footpaths until the end of March.
Fire-hit historic church hall demolished
Blaze engulfed heritage-listed St James Presbyterian Church hall in Mt Eden.
New funding mechanisms for growth
Matthew Walker talks with the Herald about funding the city's growth.
Walking track reopening after Kauri dieback scare
Upgrades to protect kauri on the Kitekite track are complete and the track will reopen.
Auckland's waterfront plans for America's Cup
This summer we look back at the best stories of the year. This is from June.
'They're all scared': City workers tell of daily abuse by homeless
Workers on Queen St shops report routine abuse, assault and even public defecation.
Simon Wilson: Forwards and backwards with Auckland Transport
At year's end, Auckland's still having fun and putting up with foolishness.
Quay St 'nightmare': Auckland Transport defends plans
Council lawyers and Quay St narrowing opponents meet
Auckland man's water used without permission in building project
Shraneel Chandra says contractors then offered to paint his house so he wouldn't complain.
Hancock and McCreanor: Clash looming over Ihumātao
COMMENT: Government needs to step in against housing scheme at Ihumatao.
Councillors want end to Queen St car-parking
Car parks could be removed to widen Queen St for pedestrians, bikes and e-scooters.
Council agrees to halt Chamberlain Park development ahead of review
Auckland council agrees to stop work on golf course plan.
'Nightmare' on Quay St: Legal action planned to challenge road narrowing
Legal action threatened to stop Auckland waterfront changes.
Rod Duke's Herne Bay helipad to face 'an avalanche' of opposition
The High Court says Auckland Council needs to reconsider the helipad's resource consent.
Herne Bay helipad: Judge orders Auckland Council to 'deal with law accordingly'
A High Court judge has ruled that Auckland council must reconsider the initial consent.
Is Auckland ready for its mega 2021 year?
Project Auckland panel thrashes out biggest issues facing city.
New mechanisms for growth
Matthew Walker talks with the Herald about funding the city's growth.