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Fortnightly rubbish trial: How to reduce waste and stinky bins

Experts share tips for cutting waste as Auckland set to test new fortnightly rubbish plan.

Repair costs for Wynyard Quarter bridge blow out

The structure is on track to reopen in December, says Eke Panuku.

Public to have say on richlister's helipad plans for Westmere home

Consultants for the couple said environmental effects will be less than minor.

Simon Wilson: The shockers for Govt hiding in the Mood of the Boardroom

OPINION: To politicians and business leaders growth is seductive but so are other things.

Council not backing down on land donated for pensioners

Council says it will allow Kāinga Ora to build on the property despite a legal challenge.

Auckland property valuations delayed by council until next year

Valuations will be tricky this year for storm-damaged properties, says real estate agent.

The dog with no name: Hope and heartbreak on patrol with animal control

City in canine crisis as council shelters fill amid rising attacks and roaming incidents.

Auckland Council defers fortnightly rubbish collections for trial and more consultation

Fortnightly rubbish collections have been delayed until 2028 at the earliest.

Letters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'

OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'

Property Insider: Largest new retirement village opening; Auckland cladding inspection failures

Auckland Council's building inspection boss reveals shocking numbers on cladding failures.

Plenty of Māori art expressions during Auckland Art Week

Art weeks runs from October 4-October 13.

Auckland Council to forcibly sell cafe owner's properties after record $876k rates bill

Dilip Rupa was the first person prosecuted for refusing to display Covid-19 QR codes.

Opinion: Every home needs a disaster response plan – Auckland Council boss

OPINION: Many Aucklanders are still recovering from those events. Some never will.

High Court to hear fight over 1920s Epsom bungalow demolition

Group appealing work because of 'precedent it could set'.

Downtown Akl park 'smells like poo': Council reveals possible cause of big stink

One passerby said the smell was so nauseating her head hurt and she felt dizzy.

'A cesspit': Country estate residents fed up over incomplete sewage plant

Residents of Whitford Manor Estate told the Herald the sewage smell is revolting.

'Ridiculous': Auckland Council's graveyard of rubbish bins cost $800-$1000 each

Auckland Council estimates savings of $600,000 to $800,000 by reusing removed bins.

Back to the office: Business leader calls for Auckland workers to return to CBD

The Prime Minister wants stricter working-from-home rules. Should Auckland follow suit?