Fight to save 'sheep-killer' dog's life goes to Court of Appeal
The fight to save Biggie after he attacked a sheep has gone to one of the highest courts.
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John Roughan: 'Wait and watch' the key to good planning
COMMENT: The first law of city planning ought to be: Watch what people do.
$5m council grant proposed for City Mission
Mayor wants to increase City Mission funding but hold rates and debt to earlier promises.
Editorial: CBD ready for car restrictions
Queen is about to become a pedestrian mall at last.
When happy and peace make 'happeace'
Developer blends blissed-out words to propose name for "Happeace" lane in Titirangi.
Te reo Māori names to be considered for hundreds of Auckland parks
Council restricts public input to applying Māori names to hundreds of parks.
Tensions in civil defence team during April storm
The Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Group Committee receives the review this morning.
Brian Rudman: Draconian power wrong way to fix housing
COMMENT: New authority will override the planning and consenting powers of local councils.
'We're right here!' Council anxious about Government plans for port
Council worried govt has an agenda for the ports not based on good research and analysis.
'Open streets': Council to trial Queen St as car-free zone
Council has voted to start trialling car-free streets in central Auckland next year.
Grant McLachlan: Nuisance bylaws on dogs are real nuisance
COMMENT: Auckland's proposed dog bylaws are needlessly restrictive and unfair.
Government's powerful planning authority to be set up by 2020: Twyford
The new authority will have the power to override Auckland Council planning decisions.
Auckland a city of dreams - if we dare
Could transforming the central city be done better if officials shed all fear?
CRL contract work carrying on, despite Australian trouble
The contract was awarded to the firm just last month.
Auckland Council gets the wobbles over speedway move
When councillors rebelled over speedway plan this week, Mayor Goff lost an important vote.
Auckland's historic trams given a lifeline
The trams will run on a loop around Wynyard Quarter until the America's Cup in 2021.
Transport boss says cycleway report is flawed
Auckland Transport and NZ Transport Agency insist the numbers are 2026 forecasts.
National's Simon O'Connor may seek Auckland mayoralty
John Tamihere and John Palino are also considering challenging Phil Goff for the top job.
Goff loses control of Auckland's stadium strategy
Phil Goff's critics on council are now calling the shots on the city's stadium strategy.
Speedway standoff: Goff dealt major blow by councillors
Councillors want to consider the future of Eden Park and a new waterfront stadium.
Ombudsman clears Phil Goff over commercially sensitive stadium reports
"The conditions seemed pretty straightforward to me."
Organiser of 'out-of-control' teenage party to face fines, charges
Two hundred partygoers found intoxicated, nine arrested by police.
$750m rich-lister defends helipad plans - as new battle takes off
Auckland Council has "issues" with construction of boatshed helipad at Rod Duke mansion.
Battle over stunning Auckland harbour views
Auckland Council decision will allow taller homes to be built.
Kiwi companies get into Christmas spirit to help Santa Parade
Kiwi companies have stepped in to help keep Auckland's Farmers Santa Parade going.
From homes to wreckage: Work begins on construction of the $1.4b Eastern Busway
The main construction phase is expected to start in March/April 2019.
Boy gets demerit points before licence for e-scooter speed
He doesn't yet have a licence, but this hasn't stopped him from picking up demerit points.
Sparks flying in Vector's power struggle
Why it's starting to look like a Shakespearean tragedy is unfolding behind the scenes.
Comment: Twyford is relying on dubious light rail 'experts'
The Transport Minister's light rail "experts" appear to be one firm.
Fun police? Auckland Council wants 10km/h speed limit on e-scooters
"I think there has to be a speed limit," said Phil Goff.
Council fires back at Hosking: Get out of your car and get on your bike
Auckland council has responded to Mike Hosking's comments.
Brakes go on lower speeds in Auckland
The AT board plans to make a final decision in December and go public in February.
New housing development comes with extra bill of $1000 a year
The extra payment starts and $1000 a year and is likely to double over 35 years.
Extra payment to buy a section north of Auckland
The infrastructure payment will be an extra cost on rates bills.