John Tamihere: Fix Auckland's housing crisis or I'll run for mayor
John Tamihere gives Auckland mayor Phil Goff a deadline over housing.
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$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.
Auckland's homeless counted for first time
Up to 1000 volunteers scoured Auckland for the city's rough sleepers last night.
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
Camping free-for-all: Freedom campers welcome here
Auckland Council wants to encourage and control freedom camping.
Bold, $11m plan to make Waiheke predator-free
Biosecurity measures have still to be worked out for 2 million ferry passengers a year.
'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?
Feline faithful fight Auckland Council's cat euthanasia plan
Under the new pest management plan, cats without a microchip will be euthanised.
Queen St's future: Makeover plans for NZ's shabby 'golden mile'
Mayor Phil Goff wants to pedestrianise sections of our highest profile street.
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.