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Firefighters responding to fresh flare-up on Māngere Mountain

New images show the extent of the damage on the maunga.

Smoke warning for West Auckand after fire on Māngere Mountain

Smoke from the blaze drifted as far west as Piha, prompting a Fire and Emergency warning.

Watch: Firefighters battling large blaze on Mangere Mountain overnight.

Fire crews have contained a large blaze that broke out on Mangere Mountain last night. Video / NZ Herald

Fishers urged to stop lighting fires in Auckland parks

Significant vegetation, planting areas have been lost at two regional parks due to fire.

Auckland’s tallest office, apartment tower planned for downtown carpark site

Details revealed in application approved under new Fast-Track Approvals act.

Busy Auckland road to have more works done after year of disruption from changes

Auckland Transport is installing traffic lights at the Meola Rd/Garnet Rd roundabout.

Devonport $400m intensification plan fast-track application: New apartments, shops, offices

Major intensification plans show the Devonport spots in line for change.

Letters: Politics trumps massive public interest in Treaty bill

OPINION: 'In the real world, political pragmatism and expediency will always win.'

Auckland Council rejects disgraced Beam e-scooter company's compensation offer

Scooter scandal still not resolved after compo offer, allegations of 'phantom' rides.

Surge in households putting rates on hold as costs bite

Hundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.

Why Auckland Council confiscated more than 100 recycling bins

At least two warnings were served on households before the bins were taken away.

Person seriously injures spine jumping from notorious wharf

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 3pm.

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown kicks up a stink after waterfront pool declared unsafe for swimming

Actual testing of the pool is needed, says the mayor.

The seven Auckland beaches you shouldn't swim at this summer - and all the rest you can

Whether you're heading out for a morning dip or a family day at the beach, check Safeswim.

Auckland’s Karanga Plaza Pool declared unsafe to swim days after opening

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown had described the pool as “really nice”.

‘Drongos like you’: Mayor hits back at trolls in Christmas video

'You're a bit of a d***, mate.'