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Helensville residents oppose huge solar farm on their doorstep

The solar farm will generate enough electricity to power 14,000 homes.

Inside Auckland mayoral candidate's plans to scrap light rail

Northwest Auckland is poorly served by public transport, says Viv Beck.

Exclusive: 501's liquor licence bid declined despite Leo Molloy's support

"I am trying to give Moses a second chance," says Molloy.

Decision on future of Ihumātao could take another five years

"160 plus years of displacement and colonisation cannot be undone quickly" - Kīngitanga.

Auckland Council takes middle road on heritage v housing war

One in every four of 21,000 homes with heritage values rezoned for high-density housing.

Council selling 1.58ha in Avondale for planned development of 750 apartments

Avondale's regeneration "much needed and long overdue," says Mayor Phil Goff.

Heritage v Housing culture war comes to a head today. All you need to know

The Government has instructed councils to increase housing density.

New twist to Auckland mayoral candidate's road rage incident

If this is a sympathetic way of getting votes, it's pretty low, says driver.

Eviction attempt and claims posh doggy day-care 'tried to hide' dogs from landlord

'I had no idea about this dog daycare business', property manager says.

Simon Wilson: A laughable mayoral poll, but a big winner anyway

There are things to learn in political polls even when the pollsters get it wrong.

Mayoral candidate Efeso Collins wants more cops on the beat

To go hard on crime, you have to go hard on poverty, says Collins.

Man who allegedly attacked Auckland mayoral candidate involved in two crashes

Craig Lord says he will defend any charges brought against him.

National Party quietly getting behind Viv Beck in Auckland mayoral race

Beck said she is the only centre-right candidate in the mayoral race.

Auckland Mayoral candidate home safe after being bloodied and bruised in alleged assault

'Doc said no shower till Monday so I'm lobbying the wife about sponge baths.'

Off to hospital: Auckland mayoral candidate clashes with 'drunk or drugged' driver

Lord said there was "one drunk driver down. And I'm not upset about it".

'Top secret sell-off': Council to sell stake in prime city land after confidential meeting

Retirees have been blindsided by the move and critics are decrying a lack of transparency.