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ARC boss attacks bus lane 'gouging'
The head of Auckland's regional council has joined the chorus of criticism of bus lanes, accusing the Auckland City Council of "revenue gouging".

Persistence wins fines dispute
Jeri Knight might be 80 years old but it didn't stop her beating the might of the Manukau City Council over a wrongly issued car warrant of fitness fine.

Graffiti vandal sued for $33,000
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.

Banks 'nervous' over 35 year deal, but missed meeting
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.

She's got a ticket to ride and she cares
An Auckland City official's blaming of the media for confusion about bus lane rules showed an arrogant attitude, says a fined motorist.

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

Council in firing line for volcano damage
The Auckland City Council has been accused of hypocrisy after ignoring the rules designed to protect the area's volcanic cones.

Super City debate: Candidates square off
Super City mayoral hopefuls have promised everything from fewer liquor shops to a green waste curbside collection in the first Super City debate at Auckland’s Unitec tonight.

Urban Maori seek deal on city beaches
Auckland tribes are seeking a co-management deal for the Waitemata and Manukau harbours in upcoming Treaty negotiations.