COMMENT: Auckland should look at a deal with the Government to share returns on growth.

Auckland has a $4 billion funding shortfall needed for infrastructure, transport and services in the next decade, Mayor Phil Goff says.

Auckland is preparing for a new housing boom on the rural fringes of the city.

A battle is brewing between Auckland accommodation providers and the city's mayor over who will pay for tourism promotion.

Construction workers are abusing people who complain about late-night or early-morning noise, say locals.

Families were woken by the racket of a noisy concrete pour at 5.30am as Auckland's frenzied building boom reaches fever pitch.

Transport-users lobby group proposes new train service from south to west.

Carter Holt Harvey has dragged 47 local body governments into its leaky schools court case after losing a bid to have the Ministry of Education's claim tossed out.

The troubled Yachting New Zealand high performance centre has hit another hurdle, with the national body likely to have to reapply for funding.

A veteran Auckland councillor is concerned change is being held back by political fears of activating young voters.

Two men have been jailed for corruption in a $1 million bribery case.

A Glen Innes tenant battling against eviction from her former state house has put a surprising argument to the Tenancy Tribunal.

COMMENT: Parks provide essential services from cradle to grave and need to be reserved decades ahead of use.

The fires occurred at Bankside Cottage, which is more than 130 years old, and the George Courts building.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff's housing taskforce meets for the first time today, the first step in his plan to respond to fast-paced growth out-stripping housing supply.

A 99-year-old church - complete with the vicar's residence and separate congregation hall - is up for sale in Auckland.

A fortune has been spent on landscaping the approach to George Bolt Drive and on a swish tree-lined bike path. It makes a nice introduction for the visitors who arrive at Auckland Airport. So long as they don’t look to closely.

Groups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.

Controversial work will promote curiosity and debate in the best tradition of public art.

It's a small solution to a big cruise ship problem and it could be a win-win.

Auckland Council is demanding the removal of children's swings on street trees.

Auckland Council are promising singletons they will never be alone again if they adopt a dog from one of the three Auckland Council animal shelters in Silverdale, Henderson and Manukau.

Auckland Council 'over the top' to order removal of children's swings, say Herald readers.

200,000 are expected at biggest cultural festival in the country.

Five character villas sitting in a row on one of Auckland's most exclusive and well-known streets are on the market as their high profile owner sells up.

Brett O'Riley, the head of Auckland promotion agency is stepping down after five years in the job.

A double-booking at an Auckland cemetery has left two grieving families devastated.

COMMENT: Aucklanders are a hypocritical bunch. We pollute our precious inner harbour beaches, we have to drive for hours seeking somewhere to relax.

Owners of state house where Glen Innes tenant is staging protest says it offered her several homes to move into in the area, including a brand new home.

But the redevelopment company evicting her say she has been offered five homes but she isn't cooperating.