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Simon Wilson: Summer stupidity, Nimbys and Simeon Brown

OPINION: Officials, residents and politicians have all said stupid things this summer.

'Gutted, beyond disgusted': Dog euthanised despite adoption request

The council said the dog showed signs of concerning behaviour, which led to its decision.

Wayne Brown’s frustration: Fuel tax gone, AT repeating mistakes

Auckland's mayor is facing a new set of troubles, including a pedestrian crossing saga.

Auckland pensioner left homeless by floods trapped in 'bureaucratic stalemate'

A year ago, Sheryl Clarke was rescued from her flooded home. Now she just wants it fixed.

'No food safety issues': Restaurateurs hit back over Auckland Council hygiene ratings

Customers can come into the kitchen and be the judge, says one restaurateur.

Wayne Brown rules out rates rise to fund Auckland transport projects

It comes after the new Govt announced it will end Auckland's fuel tax on June 30.

Mayor Brown disturbed by AT's failure to rebuild Meola Rd - AT boss dodges questions

Dean Kimpton refused to answer queries over the failure, insisting on written questions.

'Will leave a shortfall': Mayor's concern as Govt scraps Auckland fuel tax

Transport played a major part in National’s 100-day plan that was released last November.

Meola Rd extended closure will save $400k, see faster travel, claims AT

Locals were outraged at the extension, calling the project a 'bloody shambles'.

What you can no longer put in your recycling bins as national rules arrive

Kerbside standardisation is expected to divert an extra 53,000 tonnes of recycling.

'From $4000/night to the sky's the limit': New InterContinental Auckland opens

Mayor Wayne Brown officiated at today's opening along with Precinct's Scott Pritchard.

Property Insider: Kāinga Ora under fire; Chinese developers ‘shrivel’; why mega-projects are late and costly

Investigation findings on the state housing agency will be reported to ministers in March.

Herne Bay row brews as residents take on Watercare over park closure

Sewage spills on to beaches in NZ's wealthiest suburb but locals oppose losing a reserve.

Finance firm's secret payout after destroying contents of fashion designer's home

'What happened to me is not fair and reasonable.'

'You don’t mark your own homework': Auckland Council and mayor under fire over flood review snub

Former police commissioner Mike Bush has not been invited back to review his flood report.

Auckland backyard shanty town ruled 'compliant' by council

The council was told the tenants will be moved from the property over the next fortnight.

Auckland floods then and now: Photos capture devastation - see how same spots look today

Traumatic memories hard to shake for victims of flooding a year ago in Auckland.

One year on: Could Auckland cope with another flood? No, experts concede

Thousands of Auckland properties are still in the firing line, council admits.