A vandal who caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of graffiti damage is being sued by the Auckland City Council to recover repair costs.

Supercity mayoral hopeful John Banks is unapologetic for missing a meeting at which his council voted to allow private companies manage the town water supply for up to 35 years.

An Auckland City official's blaming of the media for confusion about bus lane rules showed an arrogant attitude, says a fined motorist.

The name of a street in Havelock North is contentious for residents, but a local kaumatua is defending the choice, saying the name has historic importance for the area.

A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.

The Auckland City Council has been accused of hypocrisy after ignoring the rules designed to protect the area's volcanic cones.

Auckland tribes are seeking a co-management deal for the Waitemata and Manukau harbours in upcoming Treaty negotiations.

Eden Park's new business plan may not work, and poses a significant risk to Auckland ratepayers, says a confidential report.

Auckland City is refusing to say where on its 36km network of bus lanes it will put new signs and markers today.