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Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment

BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.

‘Rich man’s game’: Filipaina rules out Auckland mayoral bid

Filipaina urges more Māori and Pasifika involvement in local politics.

‘Critical challenge’: Auckland faces soaring transport subsidy costs

Bus subsidies increased from $2.72 to $4.70, trains from $4.56 to $12.01.

Watercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park

'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.

Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links

The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.

‘We have changed our family’s future forever’: An inspiring whānau journey to home ownership

They moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.

‘Water torture’: Tremors plague locals at new pedestrian crossing, officials agree to rip it up

Speeding buses is causing mini tremors, says one resident.

I watched 90 minutes of Auckland FC on a Ferris wheel - here’s what I learned

Fans watched Auckland FC in action from a 15m ferris wheel at Go Media Stadium.

‘March madness’: Auckland commuters brace for traffic surge

Traffic peaks in March as students return to schools and universities.

Mayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?

First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.

‘Unbelievable pain’: Simpson announces shingles infection

'I feel as if I have a hedgehog taped to my face,' says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson.

Live at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venue

Downtown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life.

Auckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lipped

Many councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.

Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified

Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.

Simon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?

OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?

Port of Auckland cashes in on performance U-turn to double net profit

Growth investment plans will enable bigger ships to visit and boost the cruise industry.

Mayor Brown calls for halt on $60.5m Auckland city centre project

The road works are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop.

How Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youth

The former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.