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Auckland Local Board member shows off "Rock Garden"
The rocks have attracted criticism online for their looks and safety. Video / Brendan Larmer
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Chook farm forcibly sold for $765k below CV after owner fails to pay rates
The Pukekohe land owner hasn't paid rates to Auckland Council for 14 years.
Overnight construction noise keeps Mt Albert residents awake until midnight
Residents were told crews would be working between 7pm and 5am.
Deloitte administrators seek court indemnity over $240m St Lukes apartments disaster
Owners face repair bills of up to $900,000 at the troubled complex.
Western Springs speedway hopes hit a wall as High Court backs change to music venue
'It was always worth fighting for': Western Springs speedway legal challenge fails.
Wayne Brown brought council into disrepute by calling RNZ worker a ‘Muslim terrorist’
The comments breached the principle of respect and amounted to harassment, probe finds.
‘Luckily there were no kids’: Huge tree crashes at Ponsonby playground
'Another 45 minutes, there’s probably a good chance there would have been kids there.'
Retirement homes face aircraft noise. Parties agree to rezoning
Aircraft noise, engine testing at all hours and bird-strike were points in the decision.
'Significant milestone': Waiwera Thermal Resort gets resource consent
Resort to have 28 pools but use less geothermal water than was initially proposed in 2025.
Princess Cruises plans to double NZ port calls from 2028
Cruise season opens in Auckland as almost 200,000 passengers are expected.
'It's neverending': Why a new generation of home owners could face financial ruin
Auckland Council ratepayers have paid out $735.4m for defective buildings since 2011.
Auckland's final housing plan mapped: Check what could be built at your property
Is your neighbourhood affected? Check our map and have your say with Auckland Council.
'No way to treat councils': Act criticises Nats over handling of tax deal
Act's Queenstown-based MPs offer to meet with mayors over National's bed tax U-turn.
'Stuff him': Podcaster defends releasing private messages that ended NZ First candidacy
Podcaster 'Shubz' says Ngatai 'promised a dream' but failed to pay him any money.
Sacred maunga return tied to controversial 1600-home fast-track plan
Waimauku residents fear the project will worsen flooding and congestion.
Three Otago councils pause regional deal after National’s bed tax U-turn
The councils want fresh talks after National abandoned plans to explore a bed tax.
Former Chamber boss appointed to local board as vote-rigging scandal deepens
Phil Wilson warns Crown intervention may follow if the board cannot function.
Precinct seeks new office tenants for half of Downtown tower project
Property devaluations pushed the company to an $8.2m net after-tax annual loss.
A look into Auckland’s housing future
The new strategy puts housing where it just makes sense.
'Glaring omission': FT says Auckland has solved its housing crisis ... has it?
Auckland's success in addressing housing affordability has been hailed as a role model.
Can councils deliver more with less under a 4% rates limit?
Taxpayer's Union's Jordan Williams joins The Front Page to walk through the numbers and what our rates bills might look like in future.
'Nuclear option': NZ First candidate resigns amid alleged threats over private messages
George Ngatai says private messages were used to demand money and he's gone to police.
Out with the infill: New Zealand’s first fourth-gen turf installed
The new surface promises cheaper maintenance and a longer playing life.
Major report finds Auckland failing to make most of its opportunities
Auckland is struggling to make the most of what it's got, a State of the City report says.
Fast-track panel gives city's $4.9b busway provisional green light
The Northwest Busway has received draft approval, with construction due to start in 2027.
Fears congestion fees will hit Auckland's poorest commuters
Public consultation on the congestion charging options begins in November.
Akl Council says busking remains important as street performer slams CBD 'exclusion zones'
Auckland Live is now reviewing the busking restrictions and processes.
City Rail Link shows infrastructure alone cannot deliver urban growth
Fragmented land is delaying housing and jobs around new transport projects.
Editorial: An election campaign denying taxes aggravates as much as it relieves
OPINION: The PM ruled out bed and bank taxes after only a fortnight ago entertaining both.
Revealed: How much drivers could pay to enter Auckland city under new congestion plan
Auckland Council has narrowed congestion charging to three options.