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Free speech fight: Why a complaint against Auckland Councillor failed

Complaint amid bitter rift over controversial plans for regional parks and Hauraki Gulf.

Phil Goff postpones spending cuts in his last budget

Cr John Watson says Goff's last budget is a smokescreen for what is coming up.

501 deportee: Let me run a bar; Mayoral hopeful Leo Molloy 'proud' to support bid

Police allege 501 is a gang associate, but club owner says he's turned his life around.

'Mindless acts': Auckland Council rues wrecked, stolen art across region, appeals for public help

'It is beyond frustrating that these incidents keep happening' - Auckland councillor

Auckland's gridlock nightmare gets worse: AA calls for more spending on roads

AA wants change of tack to address congestion, mayor says more roads won't fix problem.

Auckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy promises ratepayer-funded police station

The downtown police station closed in 2013.

Auckland shootings: Mayoral candidates respond

'This is not the country and the city we all want,' - Heart of the City's Viv Beck.

Auckland Santa and Anzac Day parades under threat from rising traffic management costs

We are paying for someone to put a cone in the street, says Jessica Rose.

Meet Auckland's wildcard mayoral candidates

The final list of Auckland mayoral candidates will be announced on August 17.

Political veterans eye up seats on Auckland Council

Mike Lee had a toxic relationship with Auckland mayor Phil Goff.

Transport survey: Aucklanders waiting too long for buses, research finds

Only half of Aucklanders have regular public transport.

John Tamihere: Social housing comes at a price

Waipareira heads back to court over Panuku's attempt to social engineer communities.

Experts sceptical about gondola proposal over Waitematā Harbour

Concerns were raised about cost, construction and the ability to transport cyclists.

Reopening of borders: Mayoral candidates on their plans for new Aucklanders

With Auckland set to get a new mayor, what sort of city will migrants be returning to?

Kit Howden: How about vision and democracy for our parks?

OPINION: Parks advocate puts a case for managing our 40,000 hectares of open space.

Congestion charges: Auckland mayoral candidates give their views

A poll of readers found 75 per cent against a charge but the six candidates were split.

Christine Fletcher: Enough of weak mayors - Auckland needs a leader

OPINION: Auckland councillor says the city needs someone able to unify and speak up.

Heritage groups rally to save the loss of villas and bungalows

Jacinda Ardern, Chris Luxon and their Auckland MPs are behind the loss of heritage.