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Dog destroyed after mauling elderly Huapai man while tethered to chair
Both animals had earlier been impounded after roaming from the Huapai home.
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Mum wins fight for memorial bench at beach where her son was found dead
The local board reversed an earlier staff decision and approved the tribute.
‘Devastated and disappointed’: Efeso Collins’ family react to coroner’s report
Fa’anānā Efeso Collins died on February 21 after a cardiac arrest in Auckland.
David Seymour labels Auckland's plan changes a 'torturous process' as new maps released
The Government has cut its housing capacity figure for Auckland to 1.4 million homes.
Richard Hills speaks to the Herald about proposed zoning changes
Auckland councillor Richard Hills says a proposed compromise will be voted on at a council committee on Tuesday. Video / NZ Herald
'Forged the papers': Company director faked fire safety compliance docs for Auckland apartment
Neil Gould falsified a fire safety compliance certificate for the North Shore build.
William Dart review: Colombis takes top honours at 25th Michael Hill violin final
Beatrice Colombis claimed the top prize with Shostakovich’s A minor Concerto.
Auckland Council trials Afterpay at dog pounds as pet costs bite
Within a month, 15% of shelter payments were made using the option.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Race relations gives people the ick, but stripping unelected members of voting rights was obvious
OPINION: Auckland Council still has two unelected members with full voting powers.
From dyslexic 10-year-old to building boss: Icon Construction director Dan Bosher
By 2027, Icon NZ will have been in this country for a decade and now has expansion plans.
'We must be realistic': Council halves rates rise to ease cost of living pressure
Debt will be used to pay for some roading costs, the mayor says.
1000-tonne freight train and passenger trip nearly collide at stop sign
A freight train travelled 50m past a stop signal before halting near Westfield.
Govt injects $10m into Auckland predator-free projects, aims to eradicate pests across region
The plan will fund the super city's first urban mainland predator elimination project.
'Lucky to be alive': 83yo attacked by two dogs dragging chair, animals seized
A neighbour stopped the attack and drove the injured man to a doctor.
Award-winning Auckland bakery cleared to reopen after closure for failing to control cockroaches
The bakery now holds a C food safety grade.
Nick Clark: The long decline of local democracy in NZ
OPINION: In 1989, 249 councils were merged into 73 in a national efficiency drive.
Mapping the mega-builds reshaping Auckland’s skyline: New CBRE list out
Industrial builds lead with 17 projects, ahead of nine office and seven retail schemes.
How AT hopes to fix one of Auckland’s worst traffic bottlenecks
Residents say traffic delays along the congested road can add an hour to their commute.
Moana Pasifika collapse leaves $8m debt, taxpayer loan unlikely to be repaid
Around 70 players and staff are among the creditors listed in the report.
Watercare bills to jump next month as Aucklanders face another cost hike
Households face a 7.2% rise in water bills from July 1.
Helicopter fight far from over for Williams and Mowbray at waterfront home
'Helicopters not like cars' – lobby group on next stage of court case opposing consent.
Police call for closure of South Auckland liquor shop to curb public drinking, anti-social behaviour
Playground and seating were removed to curb public drinking in the centre.
Mum denied memorial bench for son who was found dead at Auckland beach
Tyler’s tree at Arkles Bay has been repeatedly damaged and items have been stolen.
Landlord misses out on $45k after tribunal cap limits rent award
Tenant Nikki Lewis was ordered to pay $100,000 after a massive rent debt.
'You don't forget that': The rescue that haunts Coastguard volunteers
Multiple coroners' reports demand compulsory lifejackets, as the council eyes a bylaw.
Sink or swim: 8 minutes in the Manukau Harbour without a lifejacket
Tom Rose tested the case for tougher lifejacket laws by taking a dive without one.
Compulsory lifejackets for most Auckland boaties under proposed bylaw
Everyone who drowned in the region between 2021 and 2025 wasn’t wearing a lifejacket.
New York mayor inspired by Auckland's residential zoning
NZ's biggest city was cited as an example of what Mamdani wants to introduce to New York.
Battle of the Mooloo: Waikato misses out on hosting Nyika v Masson title eliminator
Duco Events says Auckland's council funding secured the hosting rights.
Letters: Something needs to be done to stop public transport violence
OPINION: The Warriors should not entertain ideas of moving permanently to Eden Park.