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Petition launched to help shops hurt by City Rail Link

Phil Twyford is considering a plan from Phil Goff for financial assistance.

12 Questions: Phil Goff on ambitions, successes - and regrets

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff talks about his political successes and his biggest regret.

High Court backs Auckland Council decision to cancel Southern and Molyneux event

High Court rules Auckland Council within its rights to cancel far right speaking event.

Public ownership of Chamberlain Park being questioned

Save Chamberlain Park says the business case could lead to partial privatisation.

Local elections: Council hopefuls waging a quiet war in Waitematā

More of the same but done better, or something different? Auckland's Waitematā contest.

Housing NZ development in Mt Albert rankles locals

Auckland Council can see no reason to give local residents a say.

'Ridiculous': $1.8m proposal for 380m boardwalk

A raised coastal boardwalk through mangroves has been labelled "undeliverable".

Airbnb nightmare: Apartment owners bring in drug dogs

The first legal challenges by body corporates against Airbnb hosts in NZ are not far off.

Public urged to get behind The Crater, a sunken waterfront stadium

Public urged to let politicians know whether they want The Crater, a waterfront stadium,

Auckland Council staffer accused of aggressive acts

Whistleblower details alleged aggressive and bullying behaviour towards other staff.

Simon Wilson: Good news about Karangahape Rd but what about Queen St?

The great Karangahape Rd reconstruction project has finally begun but what about Queen St?

Tamihere's 'sieg heil' comments 'hurtful', says running mate

Auckland councillor Christine Fletcher was unimpressed with Tamihere's choice of words.

Tamihere defends 'sieg Heil' comment, compares Goff to Hitler

Auckland mayoral candidate has defended his use of the words and repeated them today.

Council candidate quits Remuera home, sleeps in salon

Mark Thomas has left his $5.7m family home to sleep in an empty shop on Dominion Rd.

Holocaust Centre of NZ condemns Tamihere's shock racism response

"John Tamihere uses Nazi language - the language of race hatred - in a throwaway manner."

Our precious $1.5b bonanza: LOTR TV series to be made in NZ

Amazon have confirmed their Lord of the Rings TV series is heading Down Under.