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SkyCity's expansion plans endure rough ride

Ombudsman investigates payout to Auckland councillor

The Ombudsman has launched an investigation into whether an Auckland councillor knew she already had another job when she received a redundancy payout of more than $200,000.

Streamlined waste disposal for Super City

Aucklanders could be penalised for not recycling as part of a move to streamline how the city's waste is collected.

Councillor given a wake up call

Councillors revolt over $60m draft budget gap

Cycle and walking path on bridge gets Brown's tick

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has shown support for a cycling and walking path on the harbour bridge.

Mayor out to save heritage pair doomed in secret deal

Council-owned industrial buildings at Wynyard Quarter earmarked for the axe.

Editorial: Stop secrecy and rethink Wynyard deal

Fate of art deco houses to be decided today

Suffrage memorial to stay - Mayor

Under the volcanoes

Auckland is home to more than 50 volcanic cones and craters. Diana Clement explores just a few.

Tree dilemma for church board

Review gives new hope for decaying theatre

The potential refurbishment of the St James Theatre has received a boost from Auckland Mayor Len Brown.

Tram tracks first step in harbour transport project

Trams are expected to run on Auckland's waterfront by August in an $8m project which saw the first modest section of tracks laid this week.

Plan to shift Deco houses 'an insult'

Council to target bylaw breakers