Pip Cheshire writes on the pitfalls of good urban design in Auckland planning.

Len Brown has admitted making personal purchases on his council credit card, including a $148 mini hi-fi system for a family event.

If you know only two things about Len Brown, it's probably these: That he's Mayor of Manukau, and he had a heart attack.

Homeowners are being targeted by advertisers using private information from building consent applications to solicit sales.

We must not overlook practicality in our haste to leave a legacy, writes Brian Rudman.

Boy racers could be banned from many Papakura streets if a proposed bylaw goes ahead.

A resident's complaint about "strange men knocking at his door" has led to a council using a technical clause to close a brothel.

Commercial project managers need to take responsibility for the mess their activity leaves behind, writes Tim Greer.

The Auckland City Council is under fire after neglected storm water drains flooded a supermarket.

Mike Reid writes on council control of water services and options for the future.