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Ex-Auckland Council worker accused of taking bribe

Two men next in court on Friday when the secrecy of their names will be argued.

Penny Hulse: Here's why Phil Goff is a good civic leader

COMMENT: Being mayor isn't all about 'seagulling' as it's known in the West.

How your rates are spent: The water bill

Takapuna beach is undergoing a forensic examination to improve the water quality.

Dry periods loom with water storage level comfortable

Following a dry start to the year, there has been a slight respite this month.

Phil Goff doubles down on Sephora over waste dumping

Goff has written to the company and Auckland Council has launched an investigation.

No parking: Remuera realty agent pinged for illegal car park

Thou shall not park. Remuera agent served abatement notice by council.

Council U-turn over rules for dogs on beaches

Dog owners could soon be allowed to walk their pets on beaches for longer.

John Tamihere launches legal action against Auckland council

John Tamihere says there would no conflict or conundrums with the action if he was Mayor.

Sephora hits back after Auckland store opening waste claims

Claims of irresponsible waste dumping during its much-hyped store launch in Auckland.

Goff and Twyford side-step City Rail Link hardship fund

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is also in the gun for not helping distressed businesses.

$4.4b City Rail Link milestone: tunnel contract signed

A milestone today with tunnel contract signed and sealed

Panuku cleared by SFO but concerns over CEO hospitality

John Tamihere - who raised the issue - has questioned the speed of the decision.

Mice and men: Rodents run wild in Takanini Countdown

Shoppers flee from mice in Takanini Countdown.

'Clowns': Phil Goff furious after discovering illegal tyre dump

Offenders should be forced to clean up other people's rubbish, Auckland mayor says.

What lies beneath? Why builders are under fire for the state of the Hauraki Gulf

"Not only are we losing precious top soil, but it is destroying marine ecosystems."

Brian Rudman: John Banks on the money as he eyes mayoralty

COMMENT: With Banks talking about a comeback, Auckland mayoral race has got interesting.