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Mayors back away from pricey design
Leaders say a good job on 'party central' preferable to $100m option.
We're not Aucklanders, so leave us out, says Rodney residents' group
The residents of northern Rodney are not Jafas and therefore should not be eaten up in the Auckland Super City.
Ratepayers to cover $40m Eden Park shortfall
Aucklanders are having to underwrite a $40m shortfall for the Eden Park upgrade because the park's guardians cannot make a financial contribution.
King's ransom for Queens Wharf
The Govt's $100m proposal for Queens Wharf is dominated by a "long house" that will serve as a cruise-ship terminal and multi-purpose public space.
High hopes for One Tree Hill
A grove of young native trees on the stark summit of One Tree Hill could mark the push to finalise Treaty claims by 2014.
Poll shows Supercity distrust
An Auckland Supercity is less than a year away but, given the chance, most residents would call the whole thing off.
Cyclone disrupts ARC chief's rat-killing mission
ARC chairman Mike Lee could have some explaining to do next time he visits the city library, after leaving three of its books on a deserted Pacific island.
Auckland landmarks offered to iwi in Treaty deal
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.
Newmarket station bottle store approved despite objections
A bottle store has opened next to the Newmarket Railway Station despite objections from residents of nearby apartments.
Community groups unite to lobby Super City
Organisations discussing how 'social policy forum' will work best.
City night market needs an owner
Auckland City Council is looking for someone to own and run a new night market in the city.
Ready to roll on $9m Auckland port link
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.