Ownership of landmark volcanic cones in Auckland has been offered to iwi as part of a new Treaty deal aimed at breaking the settlement paralysis in the region.

A bottle store has opened next to the Newmarket Railway Station despite objections from residents of nearby apartments.

Organisations discussing how 'social policy forum' will work best.

The first train from Auckland's Waitemata harbour port to the Wiri inland port in South Auckland will roll across the newly completed $9 million rail link tomorrow.

Auckland City Council is looking for someone to own and run a new night market in the city.

Co-operative approach by Auckland region's councils makes map-based data easier to use.

Auckland City and Manukau ratepayers will foot a $28 million bill as their councils move to secure their stakes in Auckland Airport.

Animal experts are urging improved education of dog owners form a major part of the Government's review on dog controls.

A three year-old girl has 20 stitches in her face and almost lost an eye after being attacked by a pit-bull terrier in Wairoa.