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Western Springs Bowl reviewed: Did a $2.5 million upgrade make any difference?
The sound shone, but crowd control fell short.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
10 Auckland art spots for a summer day out
Plan an Auckland summer art trail with 10 galleries, spaces and murals.
Water outage: Hundreds of New Windsor homes affected
Water supply was expected to return to affected properties late tomorrow.
Last call: NZ public phone booths to be disconnected, removed after 116 years
Spark had a plan to modernise payphones but couldn't strike a deal with Auckland Council.
A dingo, Albus Dumbledog and Auckland’s most unlikely cross-breeds
The Auckland Council report shows that a dingo is registered as living in the city.
Piha Campground to reopen this summer against council recommendations
The campground is on a flood plain and part of the site flooded in 2018.
The troubling trend hidden in Auckland’s dog-attack figures
Auckland Council's annual animal management report has been released.
Watercare takes $6m from 44,000 customer accounts in mass billing error
A billing system upgrade brought forward payments from 43,835 customer accounts.
Election signs gone after NZTA ultimatum to political parties
The political parties moved quickly after NZTA got in touch.
'Stick to the facts': Mayor hits back at Eden Park boss over train delays
Fans faced long waits for trains after the All Blacks beat the Wallabies at Eden Park.
Auckland’s billboard battle: Dozens of election signs to be ordered off North Shore fence
NZTA says it will contact parties to remove signs put up without consent.
Hīkoi organiser hits back at ‘rich people’ after complaints over camp in upmarket suburb
'A lot of those rich people, they look down on us.'
Claims of doorstep requests for blank ballots in Manurewa local election
Police inquiry will be 'severely hampered' if people don't bring evidence, council warns.
Eden Park seeks rail upgrades after fans wait up to 40 minutes
Some fans waited up to 40 minutes for trains after the match.
What bonuses? Watercare bosses paid up to $200k above Auckland Council limit
Successive Watercare bosses paid retention bonuses through critical financial separation
AT ordered to pay $240 after improperly sending disputed tickets to Baycorp
The court faulted Auckland Transport for sending Paul Ryan's tickets to debt collectors.
Auckland landlord fined $18,750 over illegal rental conversion
Judge Caldwell found the unconsented work was deliberately done for financial gain.
Failed townhouse development leaves creditors facing $4.7m hole
Vincent Capital claims the collapsed developer owes it $2.7m.
'Auckland's dumbest car park': Mayor Brown paints over parking spot
Removal of car park space is part of the mayor’s Quick Fixes campaign.
'Deeply concerning': Govt's voting ban targets Māori members, board says
Chairman David Taipari says Houkura was not properly consulted on the change.
'Going on for eight years': Residents v Southern Cross
Negotiations are ongoing. Terms are due to be agreed in Environment Court by November 30.
'Idiotic': Mayor Brown blasts National's $1.75b Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
'Toes are going to be singed': Councillor says PM to be held to account over Mill Rd promise
The $1.75b planned route is a four-lane, 21.5km corridor from Manukau to Drury.
Man trapped in vehicle following a high-speed crash
Fire and Emergency New Zealand Senior Station Officer Michael Manning speaks to the NZ Herald following a serious crash on Auckland’s waterfront that left one male trapped.
As council CEO, I know the public have qualms with Auckland Transport. This is a new era
OPINION: Auckland Council’s elected members will take back control of transport decisions.
Mum considers moving after dogs attack kids on school run
One son was bitten and another injured while fleeing a charging dog.
Auckland Council votes to ditch 'broken' postal voting despite 'eye-watering' cost
An amendment directs staff to cut the 10-day booth vote's cost to $20m.
Toxic sea slugs wash ashore at popular dog-walking Auckland beach
Council says the slugs found at Kohimarama match a species toxic to dogs.
Black swan influx: Auckland board seeks advice over beach health risks
About 120 black swans are living at St Heliers Beach and Ōkahu Bay.
Auckland Council weighs ditching postal voting after alleged fraud
Postal voting costs about $16m, while booth voting could cost up to $40m.