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Powerful neighbours rally behind boatshed in front of $22m house

The Herne Bay mansion was once owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

Tūrama lights return to Queen Street for Matariki

Auckland city streets will light up for Matariki.

Watch: What's replacing Auckland's Downtown Carpark, apartments revealed

Enjoy the cheap $4.50/hour car parking rate while it lasts. It will go soon.

Owners watch collapsing West Auckland slip-damaged home demolished by digger

A skateboard was among the items rescued from the rubble.

‘Self-justifying bulls***’: Wayne Brown furious at senior ministers over light rail

'A bombing run' - sponsors 'blindsided' by letter.

Auckland councillors formally approve Mayor Wayne Brown’s first budget - household rates rise by 7.7 per cent

Rates rise overall by 11 per cent, household rates by 7.7 per cent.

Auditor-General says Auckland Council has improved its response to emergencies but still has much work to do

An earlier review found senior leaders underestimated their roles.

Home creaking as it collapses, sandwiching onto itself

The council is awaiting geotechnical reports before the damaged home is pulled down.

Developer loses $87m battle against Auckland Council, Auckland Transport

Defendants didn’t dispute the Westgate vision, nor that it had not yet been achieved.

Developers worry after 80.5ha Riverhead knockback

'The fear is that they’ll throw everything out.'

Climate delay is climate denied

OPINION: Five experts decry plans in our largest city to leave the issue to the ETS.

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.