Thieves have hacked into payment machines at an Auckland carpark and stolen the credit-card details of thousands of people - possibly for years.

Two victims of the rotting-homes debacle have had their compensation payout doubled, and now other victims could get more.

A proposal for large local boards in the Super City is causing anxiety among Auckland mayors and community leaders.

Auckland Mayor John Banks calls the city's new local government structure "an inspired piece of work".

Tourism is booming in Rodney district.

The Auckland Super City will be made up of 12 wards with about 20 local boards at the grassroots democracy level.

Auckland transport chiefs fear a proposed Government requirement to recover a greater share of bus, rail and ferry costs from fares will push passengers into cars and worsen congestion.

$35,000 increase stuns Manukau councillor, but mayor says it's based on chief's contract.

A luxury lodge has finally opened in Pakiri after a storm of protest over its prominent position on the cliff top overlooking the iconic beach.