New Zealand
Black swan influx: Auckland board seeks advice over beach health risks
About 120 black swans are living at St Heliers Beach and Ōkahu Bay.
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City Rail Link checked for asbestos after supplier's warning
The City Rail Link's access panel areas and fire doors have tested negative for asbestos.
'It does my head in': Auckland Transport's licence plate fleet almost doubles fines issued
The AA wants Auckland Transport to explain why the number of fines has almost doubled.
Port of Auckland says it's not resting on its laurels on safety as injuries fall
Injuries at the port are down under new national standards but there's more to do.
Mayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are needed
Some candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.
Library return rates stay steady after scrapping of fees
There hasn't been a spike in books never turning up despite libraries canning late fees.
Auckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lipped
Many councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.
Auckland set to record its highest number of graffiti incidents in past five years
Auckland Council is using new methods to fight graffiti because of an uptick in tagging.
Councillor upset after bin removed and new $187k sculpture installed
Council has core roles like water, wastewater, rubbish and footpaths, says Williamson.