'Class act': Councillors react to Simpson not contesting Auckland mayoralty
Kerrin Leoni doubts Desley Simpson can change Wayne Brown’s leadership style next term.
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Watch: Desley Simpson rules out Auckland mayoral bid
Simpson has been considering whether to challenge Brown in the October vote.
One person dead following serious two-car crash in Stillwater, Auckland
The crash happened on East Coast Rd last night.
Serious two-car crash closes road in Stillwater, Auckland
Emergency services were called to the scene around 7pm.
'Not just a pretty face': Auckland reality TV star to fight crime through local politics
She advocates for free cat desexing and microchipping in Auckland.
Dogs seized by council after eight cats killed in Auckland neighbourhood
An Auckland vet says 'her heart has to heal' after losing four cats in the attacks.
'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000
A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.
Property Insider: Rich-lister biggest owner of hospital expanded in $190m project; Manukau Supa Centa deal
He backed $190m 'surgery' to expand NZ's largest private hospital. Why and who is he?
Is this the solution to Auckland's potentially looming waste crisis?
Neighbours of country's biggest tip fear for their property values and health under plans.
'Get out of my house and out of my life': Landlord to tenant after bad haircut
A bad haircut sparked violence and furious text messages, landing a landlord in court.
Fresh inquiries: Posh doggy daycare Pets and Pats' new base lacks resource consent
Fresh from court, Pets and Pats is facing new questions as neighbours let loose.
'Spiritual crisis': Pastor fined for building unconsented church, Christian group millions in debt
The church faces $80,000 in fines, has more than $2m debt, and faces calls to sack pastor.
'Lasting impact': Māori teen speaks out on beach assault, racial taunts
The court granted permanent name suppression for the offender.
Mike Lee: Smith & Caughey’s closure a body-blow to Queen St
Smith & Caughey’s closure will result in 98 job losses in Auckland.
Auckland deputy mayor leaves long-time local govt party
C&R is accepting candidates for Ōrākei ward, currently held by Simpson.
McDonald's gets green light for Ōrākei site despite objections
The new application had 381 submissions, of which 331 were against the project.
Westmere helipad opposition 'alarmist and unhelpful', says rich-listers' lawyer
The couple propose up to 10 flights per month, during low-tide windows.
New 12-level $290m University of Auckland student block planned
Singaporeans involved in the new deal, Precinct to sell 80% of the development when done.
Auckland rates and water bills to rise by $324 from July
Rates will jump by 5.8% and water bills by 7.2%.
Auckland library lockdown: Man with knife near babies at Wriggle and Rhyme session
The 'terrifying' incident occurred at a public library.
'Time to pass the torch': Auckland councillor retires after 30-year stint
Sharon Stewart has been in local government since 1995.
Auckland Council 'can't stop' building on flood plains under current legislation
Auckland Council 'can't stop' building consents being issued on flood plains under current legislation.
Opinion: Auckland's second harbour crossing could be practical and a thing of beauty
OPINION: A proposed second harbour link could destroy key parts of Auckland's waterfront.
Confidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risks
The new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.
Which trades have to come back and fix things the most on new NZ homes?
New data on the building sector covers tradie callbacks, land prices, consents, and more.
Sexual vendetta: Tenant showed flatmate's nude pics to Epsom boarding house
The landlord must pay $7778 damages after a slew of complaints from tenants.
Endangered hihi population soars with 277 fledglings
New arrivals in Hauraki Gulf give fresh hope for future of nationally threatened species.
Run It Straight events face safety backlash - but what do fans say?
Collision events face criticism for injury risks but organisers claim to inspire youth.
Property Insider: Wee problem blights rich-lister’s boatshed
Once, wine was made in the buildings. Now it's Tourism Holdings' HQ – campervan heaven.
NZ's biggest private hospital expansion: First look inside $190m project
Country's biggest private intensive care unit was built as part of the Epsom expansion.
Andrew Dickens: What's really to blame for Smith & Caughey's closure
OPINION: Smith and Caughey's on Queen Street is closing, upsetting many Aucklanders.
Boy impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss, AT ‘really disappointed’
Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.
Editorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hate
OPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.
'Who has an extra $480?': Sky customer caught in billing blunder
Sky says the error was caught on Friday and the transactions were quickly cancelled.