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Auckland Council investigating loss of protected pōhutukawa

The owners' resource consent application said the trees would be fully protected.

Businessman who bribed public officials forfeits $3.5m, gets houses and vintage car back

Stephen Borlase bribed Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council officials for deals.

Auckland congestion charge could hit poor hardest, councillors warn

Councillors have given conditional support for congestion charging in the supercity.

Queen St lobby group's legal bid to stop council work declined

The battle over Queen St has been taken to court.

The battle of Queen St goes before the High Court in Auckland

Lobby group seeks judicial review of council decisions about the street.

Former Auckland Zoo vet says moving elephants is about money

Auckland Zoo insists moving the elephants is about their welfare, not money.

Auckland Council weighing up options over a century-old pōhutukawa

Auckland Council is considering what can be done to secure the safety of a tree.

'Productive meeting' between Queen St stakeholders, Auckland Council may prevent High Court action

Council was this week served legal proceedings over ongoing Queen St pedestrian trial.

'Stop appealing': Phil Goff sends message to free speech activists

Goff says speakers' views "despicable" but ruling was about whether RFA acted lawfully.

Massive pōhutukawa return home to Quay Street

While the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere / forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation last night. Video / Auckland Council

Trash Palace: Rubbish spills out of Auckland home on to footpath

A woman pushing a pram had to step onto a busy road due to rubbish blocking the path.

'Gangland America': Mayor warns Auckland becoming 'Wild West'

Phil Goff says there should be 'zero tolerance' shown to gangs.

Queen St's $1.1m 'makeover' - no more 'plastic sticks'

Council's plan to replace pylons with wooden decking comes two weeks after legal threats.

Auckland politician arrested at tree protest

"Auckland Council needs to stop being part of the problem," Sarah Trotman says.

Victopia apartment repairs balloon from $23.1m to $35.2m

Repairs going on for two years, dogged by delays and rising costs

Transport Minister weighs in on Auckland port issues

Michael Wood supports call for port to build better relationships with workforce.

The Super Rich and the Super City: The companies pocketing $10b

The bigger the contracts, the bigger the profits, says Mike Lee.

Auckland Council limits house inspection bookings after developers 'nightmare'

He booked 66 inspections but cancelled 34 - Jeff Fahrensohn on Lynfield developer.