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Auckland house-building outstrips population rise

On the fringes, especially to the north, west and south, are where real growth occurred.

Auckland bribery and corruption case: Third accused denies charges

All three accused in $3.5m public sector corruption claims now deny charges.

Eke Panuku challenged over broken Wynyard Quarter footbridge

'Must maintain a direct public access way' - clause in ground lease highlighted.

Hypocrisy claim: Witness claims Akl Council truck mixed rubbish with recycling

The council is threatening to take people's bins off them if they can't follow rules.

Wynyard Quarter’s broken footbridge: Eke Panuku looks at temporary water-level pontoon

21 businesses are awaiting Eke Panuku's response, due at the end of the week.

Watch: First look inside $250m 41-level Hotel Indigo Auckland and apartments above

The theme of the rooms is modelled on classic motoring - upholstery and art reflect that.

More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally

Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.

Who owns Smith & Caughey’s? What now for $120m fortune?

Names behind one of New Zealand's oldest retail dynasties: what next for them?

'Caught short': Owners paying six-figure salary to onsite manager still had no emergency plan

Multi-level apartment building owners urged to check their disaster management plan.

Auckland stadium debate: And now there are two, but why?

OPINION: Auckland Council's stadium decision is wrong in so many ways.

Revamped Eden Park and Quay Park precinct named as preferred choices for Auckland stadium

Those behind the Eden Park and Quay Park bids have six-months to do feasibility studies.

'Needed': Mayor and deputy’s relief at $200m-plus lifeline for Auckland rail

$266.9m was announced to maintain metro rail in Auckland and Wellington in Budget 2024.

'Nearly killed': Couple furious after large tree falls on home after pleas to remove it

The couple had urged Auckland Council to remove the tree for years.

Why consultants for Ali Williams, Anna Mowbray say pair should be allowed home helipad

The couple have been planning to build a helicopter pad on their place since late 2021.

Rugby chaos, New Caledonia unrest and half-marathon blunder | Focus Morning Bulletin May 24, 2024

Richie McCaw speaks out on rugby’s civil war, more Kiwis get the green light to evacuate New Caledonia and how a husband's ‘toxic’ actions almost cost this wife a race victory.

Councillor upset after bin removed and new $187k sculpture installed

Council has core roles like water, wastewater, rubbish and footpaths, says Williamson.

Downtown stadium: NZ Rugby feathers ruffled by CEO's backing

CEO backed proposed downtown stadium but some members of board were unaware

Avondale scheme Manawa: 728 apartments proposed, 10 levels tall

One wall in a block was redesigned from a sheer drop with a mural to curved with windows.