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'Blows my mind': Flood-prone development sparks community outrage

Auckland Council says its hands are tied by planning laws, which will change soon.

Opinion: What’s up with Auckland's traffic on Saturdays and Sundays?

The city's growth is bringing more cars, and lots of them.

Best house, worst street? Compare your home's valuation with others in your area

How does your home's value compare within your street, neighbourhood and suburb?

Simon Wilson: Auckland housing, Wayne Brown’s big plan and the silliness of the new speed rules

Opinion: Density is coming whether you like it or not and Wayne Brown has a bold new plan.

Rates burden shifts: Muriwai's unexpected valuation surge

About 80 of Muriwai's 700 homes were bought out by the council.

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Streets of gold: Auckland's most expensive streets revealed

The average price of homes on Auckland most expensive street is $11m.

Simon Wilson: Before you start ranting about cycleways, please read this!

OPINION: 'Car brain' is ruining the important transport debates we need to have.

Chris Knox: Why it's time to dump Auckland Council's property valuations

OPINION: Council valuations are a year old on release and don't reflect property values.

From dance to light shows: Your guide to an action-packed Auckland weekend

Events in Auckland this weekend range from traditional Māori culture to radical live art.

CRL opening date revealed, Desley and Wayne make up – Simon Wilson

OPINION: While the CRL opening inches closer, new controversies are erupting.

Neil Finn backs plan for revamped Western Springs concert venue

The music legend said a concert venue was 'an essential part of what makes a city hum'.

'Poor Fletcher Building' - analyst on legal action from SkyCity on NZICC

Poor Fletcher Building. This is what we have come to expect all the time - Swanepoel

Auckland Council privacy breach exposes hundreds of email addresses

The email was sent by West Wave Swim School on Friday morning.

The $80m blackout: How a pylon error plunged Northland into darkness

The power outage cost Northland businesses between $37.5 million and $80 million.

Wayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growth

OPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.

'Class act': Councillors react to Simpson not contesting Auckland mayoralty

Kerrin Leoni doubts Desley Simpson can change Wayne Brown’s leadership style next term.

Watch: Desley Simpson rules out Auckland mayoral bid

Simpson has been considering whether to challenge Brown in the October vote.