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Simon Wilson’s Love this City: Strawberry fair, transport fares and Phil Goff’s future
OPINION: There are zero rumours that Goff would run again for mayor. But imagine it...

Auckland gets ‘remarkable’ $10m gift from family of influential nurseryman
The 5.6ha of land has a forest of kauri trees bred from Tāne Mahuta, NZ's largest tree.

Short showers, limit sprinklers: Auckland on drought alert, water saving encouraged
The region's dams are lower than normal, prompting Watercare to activate plans.

Simon Wilson: Culture wars – Inside the battle of St James
OPINION: Which councillor said sector 'absolutely loaded with dough' should fix theatre?

Mayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?
First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.

Simon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?
OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?

Mayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders say
Simpson says she's not interested in intrigue by alleged insiders.

Cecilia Robinson: Why Wayne Brown should step aside for Auckland’s future
OPINION: Brown, 78, has tackled Auckland's financial challenges effectively.

Simon Wilson: Inside Wayne Brown’s bid for re-election
The big announcement happened on a humid afternoon at the Royal NZ Yacht Squadron

Letters: Destiny Church extremists are a clear and present danger
OPINION: 'For too long, [Brian Tamaki] has been allowed to push his agenda.'

Wayne Brown to announce mayoral re-election bid on Wednesday
Brown will announce his plans at the Royal Yacht Squadron.

Editorial: Destiny’s rainbow protests not fit for a tolerant, liberal society
OPINION: 'Show tolerance for one another in love' – Ephesians 4:2.

Watch: Rainbow community ‘needs love and support’ amid hatred, says Swarbrick
Brian Tamaki says he instructed Destiny Church group to storm library hosting kids' event.

Watch: 'Fuelled by hatred' - Teenager concussed after violent Destiny Church Rainbow protest
A 16-year-old girl attending a sports event was assaulted during the vicious melee.

‘Remain vigilant’: Rainbow community defiant against violent protests
Destiny Church groups stormed children's event yesterday, blocked Rainbow Parade.

Simon Wilson: Cone wars - AT boss fires up over surprise roadworks
OPINION: Dean Kimpton is at the pointy end of cone management. He's seeing orange.

Mike Lee: Behind the scenes of council's flawed decision to evict speedway from Western Springs
OPINION: The decision was one thing, how it was reached is even more troubling.

Wayne Brown meets Desley Simpson for first time since she eyes his job
Dozens of supporters want Desley Simpson to run for mayor.

Wayne Brown quashes reports he expects Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to step down
Brown and Simpson are expected to meet over the next day or two.

Simon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begun
OPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.

Mayor: Work needed after Auckland pipe burst leaves 3000 without water
A burst pipe left thousands without water on Thursday.