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K Rd spending slumps 22% as businesses face tough winter freeze

Store owner Helen McIntyre says it’s the slowest winter she’s seen in 34 years.

'Exceptionally good': Wayne Brown's team targets council seats

ANALYSIS: Twelve candidates are running for the mayoralty, down from 23 in 2022.

Police review footage of top Akl school rugby clash; Witness claims player kicked unconscious

Two red cards were given during the game, one allegedly after a player's head was kicked.

$100m timber development for K-Rd wins consent

Plans for the 11-storey building were previously rejected by the Environment Court.

A councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' joke

Opinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.

Opinion: Four stadiums hold Auckland back from a better future

Auckland's Long-Term Plan allocates $146.3m for stadium maintenance.

'Out of Auckland every chance he can get’: Rival hits out at mayor in attendance spat

Mayor Wayne Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.

Former National MP Jami-Lee Ross bids for political comeback

Jami-Lee Ross is running for Howick's local board in upcoming elections.

Armed police called to Nth Shore bus station; three men detained

Suspects were seen boarding a bus after an alleged robbery in Auckland Central.

'No agreement': Tenants win dispute after tiny home tips in storm

The home lacked building consent and there was no written agreement with the tenants.

Opinion: Why cancelling regional councils would be a very bad idea

OPINION: Imagine what would happen if regional councils were no more.

Simon Wilson: In defence of Auckland's urban designers

OPINION: Chris Bishop wants councils to stop trying to win design awards. But why?

Mayor's chief of staff quits amid $560k liquidation controversy

The sole creditor was Inland Revenue, owed $559,739.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

Police Investigate Stabbing at Manukau Bus Station

Police are investigating a stabbing at the Manukau Bus Station on Manukau Station Road, reported around 8:15pm. Video / NZ Herald

Bullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City councillors worst in NZ for staff complaints

Councillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.