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Property values up, but at a slower pace - QV

Rising interest rates, LVR restrictions and the onset of winter have taken the heat out of the housing market, according to just released QV figures.

Washers attack crackdown

'We're only trying to make a living.' Intersection windscreen washers say a police and council crackdown won't force them to ditch their brushes and bottles.

Roadside traders to face fees

Making a dollar entertaining and trading in streets and parks is about to involve more red tape and expense, with Auckland Council proposing to tighten controls.

'If murder is not serious, what is?'

High profile violent crimes against dairy owners boiled over into frustration for the Manukau Indian Association today.

Man accused of impersonating an Alzheimer's Foundation volunteer

Anger at desks shuffle

Auckland's cash-strapped council is spending thousands of dollars a year moving desks and chairs for mayor Len Brown and his councillors.

Missing link bought for Hillary Trail

Private beach and bush land near Piha has been added to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park in a $3 million purchase by Auckland Council.

Ugly side of the beauty industry

Dozens of complaints about poor hygiene and dangerous practices have presented an alarming picture of Auckland's beauty industry.

Rules fight echoes across city

AMt Eden man's problems with Auckland Council over his neighbours' renovations have been backed up by others telling of fights across the city.

Land slips force closure of regional park

Land slips have forced the closure of Waitawa Regional Park in east Auckland.

Busway extension left out of $815m plan

Auckland's successful Northern Busway has been set back by a Government decision to exclude an extension to Albany from an $815 million package.

How budget hit crunch point

Auckland Mayor Len Brown hailed his first 10-year budget in 2012 as the foundation block to transform Auckland once and for all.

Paul Little: Waffle, woe in Brown's city plan

Finances for the plan to create the world's most 'liveable' city are so parlous, it appears, that to fund what Auckland needs Brown may need to break a promise, writes Paul Little.

John Roughan: Auckland should not lose services

Aucklanders are told something has to go if the mayor is to keep rates from rising beyond his election promise. Aucklanders should not listen to this, writes John Roughan.

Len Brown: Let's design our future together

Over the next 11 months, the Auckland Council, in consultation with Aucklanders, will develop the next 10-year budget 2015-2025, otherwise known as the Long-term Plan.

Historic homes at risk in plan

Housing New Zealand wants to lift building restrictions around hundreds of its historic and "special character" homes across Auckland to allow for development.