Rates rise of 2.5 per cent over next two years approved by Auckland councillors.

Auckland Council rangers stunned at rare bat found hanging out at Patumahoe home.

Dick Quax was remembered as a forthright but caring councillor for his community

Auckland's new "targeted" rates should be tied more closely to specific projects.

The project will see diluted sewage pumped into Waitemata Harbour near the Harbour Bridge.

Mayor to play "Mr Fixit" in bid to tackle traffic congestion and protect the environment.

COMMENT: It is very important that the council is involved with waste collection.

EDITORIAL: Too many families have been torn apart by a failure to make safety a priority.

The global company that runs Spark Arena is keen to help build a new stadium next door.

Teen claimed to be 19 years old but no proof of age was requested.

Bastion Point remembered - commemoration events, photos and films on anniversary.

Real estate boss Paul Lochore says the process is far too long and expensive.

A planned retirement village in a residential suburb is testing Auckland's Unitary Plan.

Today marks 40 years since the police forcibly ended the Bastion Point occupation.

Competing with more efficient private operators to do it is folly.

New stadium a chance to make amends for Auckland's wretched treatment of sports fans.

The 300 homes will range from one-bedroom apartments to four-bedroom houses.

Railway land, Victoria Park and Wynyard Quarter could be home for a new city stadium.

COMMENT: Council totally reliant on the quality of information provided by the applicant.

Phil Goff's handling of a downtown national stadium is being questioned by councillors.

National's sport spokeswoman says opposition should get a say in any changes to venues.

Exclusive: New plans are underway to build a new National Stadium in downtown Auckland.

An Auckland family is facing a cold winter under a tarpaulin roof after April's storm.

EDITORIAL: A rugby stadium on the Auckland waterfront would be better than Eden Park.

Blunder could affect 17,500 people who worked for the council since it started in 2010.

Proposed development of the West Auckland marina has met strong opposition.

The Auckland Council is re-allocating sports stadiums with an eye to the future.

From the glitz of the America's Cup to state housing, Auckland gets a share of the Budget.

Activist says she had intended to pay once her fight for council transparency was won.

The pods were advertised on Trade me last year, but failed to get council consent.