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Deadline looms for Auckland stadium

The debate over a definitive stadium solution has been going on for more than a decade.

Auckland ratepayers subsidise $15m towing fees over five years

The subsidy is about $200 for every vehicle towed.

'Do less, pay less': Mayor Brown weighs into poll on his proposed 7.5% rates rise

A new poll has broken down how Aucklanders feel about 2024's looming rates rise.

Focus: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s payment demand

Wayne Brown claims the cash-strapped city is missing on millions of dollars. Video / NZHerald

Housing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rules

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.

Opinion: They built it, but nobody comes now

OPINION: When the stadium opened in 1997, there was an expectation 'they' would come.

Train schedules slashed: Auckland's Western Line faces disruption amid Kiwirail works

Some have questioned timing of the works, criticising the disruption for commuters.

Explained: Mayor's $3-4b war chest to secure council's financial future, disaster response

It's not sensible to have all your eggs in two baskets, the council treasurer says.

Auckland property lawsuit: The $20 million man who offered but didn’t settle

One vendor kept a $2m deposit, second one kept $834,000. But they then went further.

Mayor Brown tells bickering councillors to 'grow up' in fiery budget meeting

Mike Lee and Shane Henderson have a history of bad blood.

Auckland Council looking to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collections

The switch to fortnightly collections is linked to reducing household rubbish.

Editorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'

OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.

Downtown carpark: 21st-century city or 20th-century carpark?

OPINION: Nowhere in New Zealand has better public transport than downtown Auckland.

'Bureaucratic nonsense' - Walkers injured as Takapuna-Milford heritage dispute rumbles on

Walkers have reported broken bones, while paramedics have difficulty reaching patients.

Auckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer says

An anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.

Fears possible rates hike will make Auckland even more unaffordable

Residents could be facing a double-digit rates hike next year.