Simon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the top
The flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.
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'Near misses' as oncoming traffic swerve to avoid car going wrong way on motorway
An attempted burglary in North Shore led to a car being forcibly stopped in Epsom.
Multiple Auckland businesses hit by thieves in ram raids and break-ins
More ram raids have been reported around Auckland overnight.
Project Auckland: Flood protection at work
The transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.
Sean Sweeney: How the CRL will open up an entire rail network
OPINION: The Rail Link is more than improving transport, it's a transformative project.
Project Auckland: Opportunity costs lie in flood and cyclone response
Weather events have left the city with significant damage to public and private assets.
Viv Beck: A vibrant international city in the making
OPINION: The Covid cloud lifts and we see the fruit of transformation emerging.
Future proofing Auckland: Climate change means planning for a risky future
Where we build needs to change in the face of more extreme weather.
Ports of Auckland turnaround gains speed
The port company is determined to right the wrongs by concentrating on its core business.
Project Auckland: CRL key to Midtown regeneration
A new Central Rail Link station will be the catalyst for change and growth.
Project Auckland: Resilience key in housing - Kāinga Ora
The recent floods have made Kāinga Ora determined to push on with future-proofed housing.
Eldest surviving sister of Schlaepfer family massacre dies
Kerry and Linda were the sole survivors after their grandfather killed six relatives.
Andrew Couch: How to pay for climate change mitigation
Opinion: A funding crunch is coming but there are ways out.
Yale-bound teen on study and responsibilities: 'I've still got a room to clean, a floor to vacuum'
It's been a huge day for Yale-bound Andre Fa'aoso, but there is still work to do, he says.
Proud Westie on his way to Ivy League university
Andre Fa'aoso has been accepted into one of the world's top universities: Yale.
Thieves target stores around Auckland overnight
Thieves have smashed their way into at least three Auckland businesses overnight.
'Immense courage': Heroic moment onlookers pull Tesla driver from burning wreckage
A witness has described the heroic efforts of pair who rescued driver from burning car.
Teens stopped after travelling 180km/h on Auckland motorway
Five teens in a car travelling up to 180km/h on the Northern Motorway in police custody.
Watch: 'Huge flames' on Harbour Bridge after Tesla catches fire
Fire crews rushed to the scene after reports a car had caught fire on the Harbour Bridge.
Smart cow start-up Halter raises $85m, reveals early uptake
Rocket Lab link helps bolster the Auckland/Waikato start-up.
Red Cross donating $1 million to Wairoa community
Generous Kiwis have so far donated more than $18 million to the fund.
Simon Wilson: Wayne Brown's finger to the rest of the country
Opinion: Why does the Auckland mayor care so little about the ties that bind?
Smash-and-grab incidents keep police busy in Auckland
West Liquor store in Glendene, West Auckland, was targeted shortly after 3am.
Red Cross lays out what your Cyclone Gabrielle aid donations are spent on
Free psychological first aid is among the assistance enabled by Kiwis' huge generosity.
Justice served: Arapera Fia's family to visit her grave a day after guilty verdict
Arapera Fia, 2, suffered severe injuries that would result in her death in 2021.
Listen live: New Police Minister joins Hosking; Auckland thieves hit shops
Several shops and eateries in West Auckland smashed into.
Mega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, council
Council submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.
'Boom, boom, boom': Up to five shots fired at house during Auckland drive-by
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Mt Wellington, Auckland, overnight.
Auckland ram raids leave trail of destruction
Ram raids and burglaries reported in Auckland overnight.
Firefighters called to blaze at Grey Lynn cafe
Firefighters were called to the ohSO Cafe, on Crummer Rd, early today.
Central Auckland disorder: Police arrest five after multiple fights break out
Police have warned revellers that they will be held accountable for their behaviour.
From MP to pimp: Jami-Lee Ross faces accusations of unsafe workplace from escorts
Jami-Lee Ross is in a new line of business and facing new accusations.
Auckland's Pasifika Festival is in for a huge homecoming
Are you ready for Auckland's Pasifika Festival this weekend?
Transport Minister to respond over Wayne Brown's ‘dead duck’ light rail jab
Mayor Brown said he planned on using the blowout as leverage against the Government.