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Mayor Wayne Brown video calls council meeting while driving

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown made a video call to the council's transport committee while driving.

Why Brian Tamaki won’t face charges over Te Atatū library incident

Police found insufficient evidence to charge Destiny Church leader after confrontation.

Property Insider: Fletcher’s $15m ‘mistake’, debate on granny flat law relaxation

What do people in the sector say about Fletcher Building closing its $15m plant?

Wayne Brown apologises to his deputy for ‘Lamborghini’ comment

Despite mayor's apology, Desley Simpson has still not decided if she will run for mayor.

‘Unbelievable’: Mangawhai man on $1m Lotto win surprise

His first purchase will be a new car, and he plans to get financial advice.

‘Dream does not become reality’: Steve Evans on Clever Core failure

'Thanks to all who believed in it like me, worked in it, and supported it.'

Michael Burgess: The big questions over Eden Park’s future

As it stands, two of three biggest teams in this city have no interest in using Eden Park.

Hundreds of thousands of Auckland ratepayers dollars are going up in smoke

Auckland has already had at least 11 rubbish truck fires this year.

Simon Wilson: AT’s new targets mean more spending on roads, less on public transport and cycling

OPINION: AT has revised its spending plans in the light of new Government directives.

‘Disconcerting, unnerving’: Anger at German backpacker’s alleged gang rapists getting bail

The victim was allegedly bundled into a van on Auckland's K Rd on New Year's Day.

‘Any dog can bite’: Fatal attack spark calls for safety education

There were nearly 3000 dog-related injuries involved children under 15 last year.

‘Goldilocks charge’: Debate heats up over Auckland congestion pricing to help ease gridlock

The impact of congestion charges on low income earners is raising concerns.

‘Smart thinking’: How data-driven signs improved Auckland transit

63% of commuters changed travel habits due to smart city initiative.

Watch: Eden Park unveils upgrade plans after winning stadium debate

Eden Park plans a three-stage upgrade to boost global event hosting.

Takapuna Golf Course alternative plans revealed ahead of council meeting

The alternative design will be presented at a committee meeting on Thursday morning.

Housing glut: Auckland’s biggest agency has record unsold stock

Some Auckland vendors had begun to expect higher prices, REINZ said of February data.

Celebrated Kiwi chef closes Ponsonby eatery

Initially busy and viable, the restaurateur says 'the past few months have been tough'.

Simon Wilson: Why I’m still not convinced by Wayne Brown

OPINION: The mayor promised to 'fix Auckland' but where's the evidence for it?