A small stadium would be the kiss of death for North Harbour, says councillor John Watson.

Wayne Brown is also proposing a rates increase of 7.5 per cent for households next year.

Developer Andrew Krukziener says deal being worked up for site is 'smoke and mirrors'.

Mayor Wayne Brown has floated a $5 charge on busy motorways to beat congestion.

Lack of public transport is a penalty and a blunt penalty, said Cr Wayne Walker.

Schoolchildren should have choices other than the motorway, says Wayne Brown.

Brown says there are rules for earthquakes but not volcanoes in Auckland.

The meth had a street value of $670,000.

It's 'just arrogance' on the part of AT, says a senior council officer.

Stop trashing AT's improving image, Brown told AT chief executive Dean Kimpton.

You take away our parking, you take away our customers, says one retailer.

The new parking signs are already turning away customers, say worried businesses.

Councillor Maurice Williamson has called Henare’s comments “outrageous”.

Change will not be made while same voices are heard around the table: Cr Angela Dalton.

Fullers' boss welcomes a second ferry operator on the Waiheke service.

A trial of the cameras found motorists driving over three times the speed limit.

Wood pledges to keep fighting for Labour over next three years.

Deputy leader Brooke van Velden defeating National’s Simon O’Connor in Tāmaki.

The review is expected to take several months and will be made public.

Introducing more buses will not save any time, says one commuter.

There is no justification for ethnic-based healthcare, party says.

Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.

The woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.

The gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.

The Greens wants to build light rail in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Auckland Transport says residual issues have still to be resolved.

The policy will starve Auckland Transport of subsidies to lower speeds on local roads.

I often thought, ‘thank God for the Downtown car park' says organiser.

The new line is largely dependent on moving the Port of Auckland.

Motorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.

The aim is to define what is best for Auckland, says councillor Shane Henderson

The plan is on a cliff edge, but a lot of good things are happening, says Richard Hills.

If it gave away at any point it would be catastrophic, says one resident.

Seven months on, fear and anxiety continue, says one homeowner.

Wayne Brown says the deal will help communities return to a sense of normal.

But payouts for multi-million-dollar clifftop mansions could be capped.

Disruptions will continue past October on four ferry services.

The busway should take priority over other mega dream projects, says Wayne Brown.

National has also promised to build a Northwestern Busway, starting in 4-10 years.

Friends and community rally round after father-of-two's sudden death.

The North Island ski fields can expect a light dusting of snow.

New protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.

Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.

The land North Harbour sits on is worth about $100 million.

Brown's plan is a threat to the Auckland economy, says the Maritime Union.

Auckland Transport has closed a road and rerouted bus services.

National could adopt a version of light rail in Auckland.

Auckland Transport says the slip is still moving, hindering a fix.

The last National Government failed to build a northwestern busway.

Five extinct birds are among the 75 contestants in what is Forest & Bird's 100th year.

Auckland's last lower-speed programme cost $33 million.

The cost of the rates relief is between $1.2 million and $3m.

Wayne Brown denied rewarding Henderson and Darby for supporting his budget.

We are really sorry this happened and playing catch-up now, says council's Andrew Chin.

Auckland Council's $15m restoration grant expires on June 30 next year.