Victoria Carter: Climate emergency takes a front seat
COMMENT: A small change would achieve better traffic flow, and fewer cars in traffic jams.
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CBD traffic: Key road remains closed, Victoria St West re-opens
Roadblocks started on Thursday afternoon after a large panel fell from a CBD building.
Bermageddon: Council loses first round on bid to ban parking
Auckland Council is seeking a law change to stop people parking on berms.
Kerre McIvor: Parking on berms sets my teeth on edge
COMMENT: Auckland Transport wants to fine people who park on grass berms.
The 'bonkers' plan for a political party full of mayors
Horowhenua mayor wants mayoral MPs to break through perceived barrier to decision-makers.
Brian Fallow: Keeping the council coffers full
Comment: Funding for local government needs to be bolstered by additional revenue streams.
Plea for shorter showers to save water
Shorten showers by 1 minute to save 18 million litres of water a day in Auckland
CBD chaos: Goff wants answers on apartment tower safety
A body corporate representative says the building is safe for residents to stay put.
Death undiscovered in a council flat: Family wants better care for vulnerable
Dead man's family calls for more care for elderly in council flats.
CBD chaos: More loose panels found, net plan for building
Building to be draped with net to prevent more tiles tumbling down to busy streets.
MP asks for Waiheke ferry review to be sped up
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye says progress on the ferry issues needs to be sped up.
Milestone for Auckland's $4.4b City Rail Link no silver lining
Spokesman for affected businesses says some on the brink of financial ruin from works.
Aucklanders splurge on water despite warnings to cut down
Aucklanders were asked to save water to stave off a looming water shortage.
'Border controls needed to stop kauri dieback'
Urgent action is needed to prevent the disease spreading to Waiheke, Forest and Bird said.
Partners in crime: Lover of Ports of Auckland fraudster jailed
The partners in crime stole more than $368,000 of Auckland ratepayers' money.
Auckland politician censured after alleged threat
Censuring follows two complaints from members of the public about his conduct.
No end in sight for Auckland water shortage
Auckland's water situation won't be fixed by tomorrow's heavy rain.
Phil Goff proposes cheaper public transport fares for children
The Auckland Mayor says the more affordable transport is made, more people will use it.
Simon Wilson: Why are we on such a slow road to change?
COMMENT: Auckland's new City Centre Masterplan is far more timid than it needs to be.
Brian Rudman: Rough sleepers get raw deal in City of Sails
COMMENT: Eden Park could help needy enjoy a decent kip this winter.
Dry July: Auckland needs more water as shortage looms
'Let's just take the small measures now that we need to save a lot of water.'
Compostable coffee cups still ending up in landfills
Eco-friendly compostable cups are actually just heading to the landfill.
Is this the future for Queen Street?
Plans revealed for reducing cars in Queen Street in downtown Auckland.
Mayoral hopeful John Tamihere would sell 49pc of Watercare
Candidate announced the plan at a breakfast with Phil Goff this morning.
A new petrol tax hits motorists today. So where does your money really go?
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says eight projects funded in first year of regional fuel tax.
Council landmark sold before heritage matters resolved
Developer John Love has been unable to resolve heritage requirements before the sale.
Costco vs the climate emergency: planning the future of Auckland
Auckland Council has declared a climate emergency and welcomed Costco. Is that a problem?
Golf group takes a swing at Auckland Council report
Council report described as "error-ridden" and "misleading".
Is it time to put the brakes on e-scooters?
Over eight months e-scooters have costed tax-payers nearly $3m in ACC injury claims.
Council take action on oil dumping in Papakura stream
A company in Papakura has been allegedly dumping oil in the Slippery Creek since 2017.
Shut the doors: Crackdown on tavern 'gambling shops'
'If you own a venue with pokie machines, you cannot rely on them for income.'
Mike Lee: Civic Administration Building sale is a lose-lose
COMMENT: Is this sale the worst in the history of Auckland local governance?
Lights, food, action: New festival to turn Auckland into a winter wonderland
Elemental AKL will run from July 1 to 31.
Audrey Young: The high-profile left- and right-wing forces backing John Tamihere
John Tamihere moved fast to secure two of the most experienced campaigners in politics.