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Simon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?

OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?

Auckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lipped

Many councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.

Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified

Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.

Port of Auckland cashes in on performance U-turn to double net profit

Growth investment plans will enable bigger ships to visit and boost the cruise industry.

Mayor Brown calls for halt on $60.5m Auckland city centre project

The road works are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop.

How Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youth

The former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.

Property Insider: Agents react to whopper $26m Herne Bay purchase

'A good sale for the market' - Sotheby’s Mark Harris after his agents sold the two homes.

Mayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders say

Simpson says she's not interested in intrigue by alleged insiders.

Locals urge river cleaning as Auckland town faces relocation due to flood risk

'I can't recall the last time work was done on the river,' says McDonald.

Editorial: Wayne Brown wants three more years - has he done enough to win Auckland over?

OPINION: Love him or loathe him, Brown has left a mark.

One person dead after motorcycle incident in South Auckland park

Emergency services at Mountfort Park in the South Auckland suburb of Weymouth after one person died in a motorcycle incident on February 18, 2025. Video / NZ Herald

'Centre of town an eyesore': local on Waiwera, land sale attempt

The owners say someone better acquainted with the 'wellness industry' should buy the site.

Buyer named: $26m paid for neighbouring Herne Bay villas, each with a pool

Commodities trading heir in $26m deals.

‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidation

Company in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report

Wayne Brown to announce mayoral re-election bid on Wednesday

Brown will announce his plans at the Royal Yacht Squadron.

‘No cavalry coming’: The Auckland town facing relocation due to flood risk

There is no cavalry coming to save the town, says local politician Guy Wishart.