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Auckland Council boss considering quitting earlier - here’s who may replace him

It's understood governance director Phil Wilson is the frontrunner to become acting CEO.

Wayne Brown’s comms boss apologises for release of abusive emails

It was a mistake not to remove insulting material in the emails, said Max Hardy.

Change needed: Homeowners face $60k bills to clear streams

The council has responsibility for about half the city's streams, exposing homeowners.

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says parking fines should be at least $100

The mayor also suggests people who use mobility parks without a permit deserve a penalty.

Business Hub: Changes at top of NZ's second-largest builder

Downer has around 25,000 employees in Australia and around 10,000 in New Zealand.

Auckland airport share sale: Ratepayers could end up being short-changed

Council's compromise might have just delivered Aucklanders the worst of two worlds.

Auckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right now

Some of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.

Public transport discount for under-25s hits snag

Train and bus passengers have been enjoying half-price fares since last year.

Auckland Council compromise, Michael Wood now under investigation & four children stabbed in France | Focus Morning Bulletin: 9 June, 2023

Auckland councillors reconvene in a bid to finalise this year’s budget, why airlines are back at war over pricing and how bad has vaping in schools become in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Editorial: Airport at the centre of attention

Opinion: Our editorial on controversy swirling around NZ's main gateway.

Opinion: KitKats and pies keep the wheels turning at all-day council budget meeting

Opinion: The biggest surprise of the day was Wayne Walker's airport share bonanza.

Auckland councillors leave all-day meeting, no decision on selling airport shares

'We do not need to own an asset that is not washing your face,' one councillor said.

Bloc of councillors to oppose airport shares sale, hold rates at inflation

Wayne Walker says the shares are in the estate of his late father.

D-day for airport shares sale: Compromise may be on cards as Auckland Council meets

Today's the day: Councillors are voting on whether to sell the council's airport stake.

Michael Wood on final warning, Auckland Council votes & Prince Harry reveals all in court | Focus Morning Bulletin: 8 June, 2023

Michael Wood on his final straw with the Prime Minister, it’s D-day for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown and Prince Harry leaves nothing off limits in his second day in court in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald

Tamaki Makaurau iwi: Sell back the port land that was stolen from Māori

Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei has made a daring bid to buy the Ports of Auckland.