'Whoever did do it, come on, front up,' said one resident.

Residents argued on Facebook about what the symbol actually meant.

Of the twenty-two candidates, Efeso Collins is the current front-runner.

'Short staffing' and a high number of call-outs to Watercare caused a delayed response.

Molloy said he had to resign as a "stare down" descended on crowded right candidates.

Molloy fronted the media at 3pm today at his Ponsonby campaign headquarters.

OPINION: Today's poll shows momentum is building behind Wayne Brown.

Optimism was in the air as Aotearoa welcomed its first cruise ship back since 2020.

Pacific Explorer arrives in Auckland, marking the return of the valuable cruise sector.

At least one person loaded into police van at Port of Auckland in Mechanics Bay this afternoon and another person pepper sprayed as protesters moved out of site. Video / @Tameem / Mitch Powell