‘Very vulnerable’: Calls for govt help as homelessness surges 53%
Support agencies see increased demand; emergency housing numbers have dropped.
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Simon Wilson’s Love this City: Strawberry fair, transport fares and Phil Goff’s future
OPINION: There are zero rumours that Goff would run again for mayor. But imagine it...
Auckland gets ‘remarkable’ $10m gift from family of influential nurseryman
The 5.6ha of land has a forest of kauri trees bred from Tāne Mahuta, NZ's largest tree.
Link to the past: Heritage mural kept in $650m redevelopment
BJ Ball Building and Mrkusich mural identified as a Category B Historic Heritage Place.
‘Rich man’s game’: Filipaina rules out Auckland mayoral bid
Filipaina urges more Māori and Pasifika involvement in local politics.
‘Critical challenge’: Auckland faces soaring transport subsidy costs
Bus subsidies increased from $2.72 to $4.70, trains from $4.56 to $12.01.
Watercare reveals deal with Foodstuffs North Island over new Pak'nSave Highland Park
'Agreement allows us to ... reduce our supply to the site' - Watercare's Priyan Perera.
Beachside bunker ‘dune house’ designed for Rod Drury entity at Te Arai Links
The unusual home is designed to blend seamlessly into the landscape.
‘We have changed our family’s future forever’: An inspiring whānau journey to home ownership
They moved from renting where they paid $611 weekly for a rundown home.
‘Water torture’: Tremors plague locals at new pedestrian crossing, officials agree to rip it up
Speeding buses is causing mini tremors, says one resident.
I watched 90 minutes of Auckland FC on a Ferris wheel - here’s what I learned
Fans watched Auckland FC in action from a 15m ferris wheel at Go Media Stadium.
‘March madness’: Auckland commuters brace for traffic surge
Traffic peaks in March as students return to schools and universities.
‘Yoga impacted by construction noise’: Arvida’s $50m+ fix-up irks some
Arvida is spending $50m+ on the main hub and apartments at its Mayfair retirement village.
Two young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicle
The vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ Herald
Police investigate armed robbery at North Shore bar
Investigations are underway following an armed robbery at The Rudder on Hauraki bar on Auckland's North Shore, where offenders fled on Lime scooters. Video / NZ Herald
Red tape ties up memorial for slain veteran
They shall grow not old and age shall not weary them – but no one escapes bureaucracy.
Trio suffer stab wounds, man charged, after incident in Takanini
Police are investigating after three people were stabbed on Kutukutu Street in Takanini last night. Video / NZ Herald
Simon Wilson: Culture wars – Inside the battle of St James
OPINION: Which councillor said sector 'absolutely loaded with dough' should fix theatre?
Council plan puts Takapuna Golf Club at risk
Proposal turns AF Thomas Park into flood storage and wetland.
Desley Simpson: Why we need a bed tax to ensure Auckland’s vibrant events future
OPINION: The issue we face as a city is that attracting events doesn’t come cheap.
Mayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?
First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.
‘Unbelievable pain’: Simpson announces shingles infection
'I feel as if I have a hedgehog taped to my face,' says Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson.
Live at the St James: Auckland Council approves funding for iconic venue
Downtown Auckland's St James Theatre has finally been given a new lease of life.
Auckland councillors start revealing re-election plans - but others stay tight-lipped
Many councillors are still weighing their options on whether they'll run.
Bayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notified
Auckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.
Simon Wilson: Mayor fought for street upgrade but now wants to stop it. What’s going on?
OPINION: Why is Wayne Brown ranting against a cycleway in the city?
Port of Auckland cashes in on performance U-turn to double net profit
Growth investment plans will enable bigger ships to visit and boost the cruise industry.
Mayor Brown calls for halt on $60.5m Auckland city centre project
The road works are for a temporary cycleway and bus stop.
How Efeso Collins' legacy continues to inspire South Auckland youth
The former Auckland councillor's mural was unveiled in Manukau, South Auckland.
Property Insider: Agents react to whopper $26m Herne Bay purchase
'A good sale for the market' - Sotheby’s Mark Harris after his agents sold the two homes.
Simon Wilson: Chris Bishop is ‘proud to be an urbanist’ and I’m thrilled to hear it
OPINION: Transport Minister Chris Bishop dreams of a denser Auckland built around transit.
Mayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders say
Simpson says she's not interested in intrigue by alleged insiders.
Former Auckland Council inspector sentenced to home detention for $35k bribery
A former building inspector received 11 months' home detention for bribery.
Mansons wins non-notification for $650m Auckland office build
Cliff-top site above Fanshawe St looks towards Viaduct Basin and the Wynyard Quarter.