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Alleged fake Facebook accounts and claims of dirty politics, local politician files complaint

A tale of alleged defamation, intimidation and abuse in Auckland's southern suburbs.

'Carnage': Family upset as slaughterhouse on wheels starts up next door

Homeowner says mobile abattoirs could be coming next door to you as new model rolls out.

Nearly half of Auckland’s special votes discarded after record turnout

Auckland Council says 4162 special votes were ruled invalid after checks.

Love this City: Wayne Brown’s big game, the new council, fraud allegations and the low turnout

Opinion: What do the Auckland Council election results mean for the city now?

Akl councillor says son racially profiled: Supermarket makes him pay twice after shoplifting claim

Foodstuffs apologised and repaid the boy after Lotu Fuli complained on his behalf.

How high-rise living could transform Auckland: Explore interactive & see way new rules may shape skyline

A flyover motion graphic shows how one popular suburb could develop under density move.

Electoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxes

Complaints made about alleged vote-stealing from Papatoetoe letterboxes.

How Auckland’s oldest park is reclaiming its place as the city’s top venue

The Domain will host four major events over two months early next year.

Public sex, ‘meth-fuelled rage’: Bosses on 'harrowing' Akl CBD, amid harsh reader poll

A poll of Herald readers found an overwhelming majority regard the CBD as anti-social.

'Really important to me': Inside Wayne Brown’s post‑election plans for Auckland

The mayor has revealed what he wants to tick off before Christmas.

Auckland Central fire station cleared to reopen after asbestos scare

Tests confirmed no asbestos in the station after Friday’s sudden closure.

Marisa Bidois: Time to get Auckland’s groove back

The city’s $25m events fund could help revive Auckland’s nightlife.

'She is my greatest handbrake': Bridges shuts down mayor talk

Simon Bridges made the comments while celebrating Wayne Brown's election win.

Hold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wire

While some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.

Billionaire's $521m superyacht turns heads on Auckland waterfront

The 117m vessel owned by billionaire Eric Smidt has been moored since mid‑September.

Local elections interactive: Find mayoral, election results for city, district and region

Preliminary results for all mayoral, council, community board, and regional council race