Auckland's homeless counted for first time
Up to 1000 volunteers scoured Auckland for the city's rough sleepers last night.
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Every part of Auckland scoured for homeless
How many are sleeping rough in Auckland? Around 1000 volunteers tried to find out.
'Traumatising to watch': Famed Titirangi chickens 'poisoned'
"It was like they were really drunk... they could barely walk or stand" - Witness
Bold, $11m plan to make Waiheke predator-free
Biosecurity measures have still to be worked out for 2 million ferry passengers a year.
Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here
Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.
'Extensive' damage to house struck by car
No one was hurt in the crash, but steel struts are now supporting one corner of the house.
Mayor suggest free tram travel for city street
Trams are on their way for Auckland - could travel be free on one section?
Queen St's future: Makeover plans for NZ's shabby 'golden mile'
Mayor Phil Goff wants to pedestrianise sections of our highest profile street.
Feline faithful fight Auckland Council's cat euthanasia plan
Under the new pest management plan, cats without a microchip will be euthanised.
PM watching furore in her electorate
Local pharmacist Bhaidas Bhula has laid off two staff after his income dropped by half.
KiwiBuild apartments in Onehunga to be balloted
The apartments are due for completion next year and will be priced from $380,000.
Future uses of Auckland's golf courses under scrutiny
Auckland Council is analysing possible future uses of the city's golf courses.
Howick youth council follows Swarbrick's lead
The council looks to the social media champion and young MP to engage local youth.
John Banks visits Penny Bright in hospital
Penny Bright rejects John Banks' advice to let go, saying the fight "ain't over".
Auckland eyes up mega cruise ships
The Ovation of the Seas has had to berth in the harbour and ferry people to shore.
Court orders halt to 1080 drop in Hunua Ranges
Auckland Council had already begun pre-feed drop, despite being aware of the application.
Auckland's $35m bill to fix cycleway
Designs for 3.2km route unveiled to community slammed as 'utterly ridiculous'.
Infighting: Council-controlled organisation hires lawyers to take on... the council
Goff supports intensification on Dominion Rd and wants bureaucrats to agree on a plan.
Ratepayers the loser in expensive Auckland Council internal spat
A senior partner and a second lawyer at Russell McVeagh are on the ratepayer payroll.
Rates rebel Penny Bright given days to live: 'The words for my gravestone'
On the eve of her presumed death, Penny Bright rang to offer a few thoughts.
Marina land sales in Auckland put on hold
Auckland has 12 marinas, six privately owned and six owned by Auckland Council.
Ocean swimmer's death: Ports of Auckland in court
Leslie Gelberger's body was found by a passing ferry floating near Mairangi Bay.
Storm wiped out 40pc of Auckland power network in mins
Auckland's April storm was almost unprecedented - but what do we do now?
Hosking: Twyford right to bulldoze his way through councils
COMMENT: The simple truth is councils are handbrakes to progress.
Canadian pension fund wants to build Auckland's $6b modern tram project
The Canadian pension fund is building a 67km, $7.3 billion light rail project in Montreal.
Editorial: So much for the vision of a Super City
EDITORIAL: Every so often local government in New Zealand is reminded who is boss.
Bed tax puts Airbnb and Bookabach owners in a quandary
Airbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.
More than 500,000 nappies sent to families in need
Free nappies to families in need mean dry bums and full tums for Kiwi kids.
Aucklanders' objections to new fuel tax
Results mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.
Hawkesby: Auckland Council's consent incompetence should mean compo
COMMENT: How on earth did the council manage to misinterpret its own rules?
Council investigating 'swamp' under Papakura home
A complaint was lodged yesterday morning and flooding is being investigated.
400 Auckland homeowners in limbo, after court order forces halt to house alterations
Hundreds of affected property owners will be notified by council in the coming weeks.
Mixed views as Dominion Rd apartment project turned down
Auckland needs projects like this for light rail and urban regeneration, says Gary Homes.
Consent blunder: 430 home owners forced to reapply
Nearly 140 affected owners have building consent and been advised to take legal advice.