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‘Fraudulent’ letter on moving speedway from Western Springs flagged with SFO

Councillor John Watson said the process of moving speedway has been inept.

Sprinkler dispute at Auckland Viaduct apartments: $23k claim dismissed

Unit had been altered with a wood roof and deep roof beams, minimalist design sprinkler.

Why Auckland’s Waitangi Day events are more than just music

The festival includes weaving workshops and a market with Māori arts and crafts.

'Desley for mayor': Simpson not ruling out Auckland mayoralty bid, campaign website registered

Simpson told the Herald it was a 'bit soon' to make a decision.

What’s causing a spate of rubbish truck fires in Auckland?

Residents are being told off for inadvertently causing rubbish truck fires.

Two reasons why Woolworths plans 188% distribution centre expansion

'Further investment in supporting infrastructure is required for the business'.

Auckland public transport complaints plummet, but AT still under fire

There were an average of just 3.2 complaints in the first eight months of last year.

Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments

How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?

Simon Wilson: Wayne again – the 2025 mayoral election campaign has begun

OPINION: Part of Brown's positioning is to burn off potential rivals. It’s working.

Fire on Māngere Mountain ‘intentionally lit’

Fire and Emergency has refused to confirm the two fires are being treated as arson.

Dog walking limit being proposed by Auckland Council

Packs of dogs are becoming an emerging issue, says the council.

Pigeons vs Prisons: Vertigo pulse system used as Corrections, AT battle bird poo deluge

Bringing Symterra to the skies: Government agencies face off against avian adversaries.

Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain

New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.

Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain

Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.

Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.

Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald

Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks

Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.

Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site

Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.

Busy Auckland road to have more works done after year of disruption from changes

Auckland Transport is installing traffic lights at the Meola Rd/Garnet Rd roundabout.