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PM's rates nearly double at his Waiheke pad; Auckland billionaire has $225k bill

See what some of Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest property owners are paying to the council.

Nick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoning

OPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.

‘Unfair punishment’: Rural Auckland homeowners hit hard by sudden rates jump

Rural areas such as Waiuku face rate rises of over 23%, local politicians say.

Watch: Burst water main in Avondale sends water spraying roughly 8–10 metres into the air.

A 150mm water main has burst on Rosebank Road in Avondale, causing localised flooding to multiple sections and sending water 8–10 metres into the air. Video / NZ Herald

'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertain

Recent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.

Report: Auckland's car reliance, low housing density lagging peers

Auckland relies heavily on cars due to limited transport options.

'Courage is contagious': The return of the Rainbow Warrior and other Auckland news

Opinion: Love this City looks at Auckland Council and other city news of the week.

Mayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in Fiji

Wayne Brown was in Fiji when the Auckland Arena backers withdrew.

Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation

OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.