Editorial: Penny Bright a colourful fighter for city democracy
EDITORIAL: Penny Bright was colourful fighter on the Auckland democratic landscape.
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City of trash: Auckland Council's $29m bailout for recycling firm
China has stopped buying foreign waste, causing a collapse in prices.
Comment: Resist pier pressure on city for mega ships
There's a better goal for waterfront than ad hoc Queen's Wharf growth.
Motorheads take over Aotea Square in protest
KartSport Mt Wellington will prematurely shut its doors on October 12.
$23m Grey Lynn cycleway fix losing support
Local business want quick fixes and more parking, not another long and costly cycleway.
Turn clocks forward tonight: What to do with extra hour of sunlight
It's time to enjoy 188 extra daylight hours.
Police investigating sudden death at former Auckland convent
The "ghastly" former convent in Grey Lynn was sold in June for $4.1 million.
Hundreds paying levy for fuel to heat homes
An oversight has left hundreds of homeowners paying a tax designed for roading projects
Goff under pressure on wharf extension
Phil Goff won't budget, saying the dolphin project is good for the economy and jobs.
Boaties cry foul: 'Unfair' to pay twice to fix Auckland's roads
Boaties want a break from regional fuel tax, saying they are paying twice to fix roads
Apartment owner upset with cost of trash
An oversight saw some Auckland apartments not charged for council rubbish collections.
Home to top NZ racers closes
Breeding ground to racers such as Scott Dixon, Mitch Evans, and Nick Cassidy
Tamihere calls mixed housing 'social engineering'
Should state homes be lumped into big housing estates or blended into the community?
Petrol taxes hurting poor - social agency
Poverty group slams Government images of professionals cycling through wealthy suburbs.
Concern about empty bases at America's Cup
Team NZ and the Environment Court agree Auckland needs seven bases for the cup.
Environment Court grants America's Cup consents
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomes the decision to grant consent.
Papakura 'swamp house' baby admitted to ICU
It is the third time baby Atamarie Taylor has been admitted to hospital this winter.
$300m Auckland development struggling
Challenging market for apartment sales and heritage issues behind long delays.
Auckland Uni won't reclad block with Grenfell-like cladding
It was one of 25 included on the list of buildings with Grenfell Tower-like cladding.
John Tamihere: Fix Auckland's housing crisis or I'll run for mayor
John Tamihere gives Auckland mayor Phil Goff a deadline over housing.
$200m plan sparks fight over views in swish seaside suburb
Former All Black Sir John Kirwan among residents pushing back against developers' plans.
Editorial: Tamihere could shake up politics in Auckland
EDITORIAL: John Tamihere contemplating a return to politics arena by taking on Phil Goff.
Auckland Pride Centre proposed for K Rd
K Rd is losing its edge, say LGBTI groups. And gentrification is partly to blame.
Nikki Kaye helps gravely ill activist Penny Bright
National's Nikki Kaye shares Penny Bright's concerns about transparency at council.
Auckland City Mission moves out of historic site
The Auckland City Mission's Hobson St building is being expanded from two storeys to nine.
Flight of fancy: South Aucklander's back-yard plane breaches council rules
Inspection by Auckland Council found the height and location of the plane was an issue.
Auckland Council cops flak over heritage blunder
An 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.
New $13m apartments in Orakei get consent
An Orakei penthouse could become the country's most expensive apartment sale.
$350 Vector dividend going out this week
The dividend is being distributed in the middle of an election campaign.
North Shore woman wins battle to waive parking fine
The woman was fined for parking in the line, she later found was not drawn by Council.
Northcote brothel told to close
Around eight women are believed to have been working there as prostitutes.
Proceed with marinas housing, council urged
Empire Capital and boaties have different views on what should happen to marinas.
Hawkesby: Auckland Council needs to get its house in order to help homeless
COMMENT: Building consent woes exacerbating the shortage of housing in Auckland.
$1.2b sewer tunnel causing a stink
Watercare boss says it's priority is to customers and setting minimum water prices.