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Surprise truce: Port move, light rail in plan as Brown, Govt agree to peace pact

Auckland's mayor and the transport minister are putting aside their differences.

Both parties welcome Eke Panuku conflict of interest probe result

Conflict of interest procedures could be improved, auditor says.

Waiheke Island vineyard to pay record $412k in costs, appeal rejected

Case related to rowdy wine lovers at vineyard, triggering more than 100 noise complaints.

Auckland City assets on the 'chopping block' to fill budget hole

Auckland City is facing a $295 million budget hole.

Who's claiming $5.2m from Podular Housing Systems?

Councils and an airport company among those listed as creditors.

$295m Council budget hole: Aucklanders face rate hike of 4.6pc

Shortfall in the council budget worse than expected.

‘Things are tough for everyone’: Auckland mayor’s latest cost-cutting call

Wayne Brown widens his message for cost-cutting at Auckland Council amid big debt.

Garth Falconer: The other side of the Auckland harbour bridge debate

OPINION: Urban designer says Auckland should choose the next Waitematā crossing.

City Rail Link: Mayor Brown's ultimatum - 'just get the damn thing done'

The new Auckland Council has begun the difficult task of coming to terms with transport.

'Worst pain ever': Family distraught after original owner vows to keep 'stolen' dog

Original owner vows to take the dog hunting, saying she 'won't be a house dog for long'.

Infrastructure report: A record pipeline of road and rail projects

Michael Wood is aiming to decarbonise the country’s transport system.

Wayne Brown has lost confidence in Ports of Auckland, plans to replace board

Brown has had a public spat in the past week with board chair Jan Dawson over dividends.

Three Waters 'the right thing to do’ - Grant Robertson

Government will press ahead with plans for co-governance in Three Waters reforms.

Stanley Bay cliff collapse: What it means for homeowners

'All the way to heaven and to hell': Houses near cliff edge after heavy rain.

Got questions for Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown? Submit them here

The Mayor's here for a Q&A with Herald subscribers later this week.

'Fiefdom of the Far North': Fury as Wayne Brown lays down law over committees

Heated exchanges at Auckland Town Hall as mayor appoints councillors.

Find savings or face budget cuts: Mayor’s blunt message to council’s property development arm

Maurice Williamson is eyeing up head office empire building for savings.

‘Absolute mess’: Questions over $351m Auckland ferry deal despite cancelled services

The lucrative contract provides little guarantees for ferry users, say two councillors.