‘Chickens coming home to roost’: Rates rises, axed cycle lanes in Mayor Brown's 10-year budget
'The decisions of the past have determined our current budgetary woes.'
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Dean Kimpton on the future of Auckland Transport
Simon Wilson talks to Auckland Transport CEO Dean Kimpton. Video / Jason Oxenham
Tim Hazledine: Counting the cost of congested Kiwi roads
OPINION: You are entitled to claim your piece of airspace over the road tarmac.
Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today
The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.
'Bad-tempered and annoyed': Airport passengers face long delays due to staffing issues
A passenger said people were still boarding his flight an hour after scheduled departure.
‘Crying in pain’: Woman hit by BurgerFuel car describes Santa parade mayhem
Witnesses said the car was revving its engine before it drove into the crowd.
'Threatening' Hamilton man hijacks ambulance, crashes into building as paramedics flee
The man was being treated by paramedics before his short-lived joyride.
Ready, sleigh-dy, go as thousands pack Auckland's Queen St for glimpse of Father Christmas
Thousands have packed the city ready for Auckland's largest Santa Parade.
Auckland Santa Parade
Thousands have packed Auckland’s Queen St for the city’s Santa Parade that’s sure to bring a smile to kids from one to 92. Video / Alex Burton
Her baby’s headstone vanished. So this good Samaritan made her a new one.
In life, Jack Piggott-Newton says, 'we’re remembered for our actions'.
Auckland home invasion: Men shot point blank
Two men were held down and shot in their legs in the harrowing pre-dawn attack.
'Covered in blood': Relative of shooting victim describes attack
Police are investigating to establish the circumstances of the shooting.
'Huge thanks': Missing Auckland teen with Down syndrome found safe
Police say Eden was found overnight.
'Was a bit drunk': Thief returns cafe owner’s stolen truck with sorry note
Varun Chada couldn't believe it when his truck reappeared with a sorry note attached.
'It's pretty dumb': CRL boss on why there's 'no way' he'll guarantee a finish date
A completion date of mid-2026 is not guaranteed, according to City Rail Link execs.
Woman seriously assaulted in Mt Eden dairy robbery: Offender used bladed weapon
St John took the woman to Auckland City Hospital in a moderate condition after 4.40pm.
Head Hunter funeral: Police arrest at least two, find stolen bike during ride
Police promise no tolerance for unlawful activity from huge gang funeral ride.
Santa parade horror: Adult, kids pulled from car and assaulted after vehicle rolled into crowd
The incident happened as the parade travelled down Great North Rd.
Head Hunter funeral: Police helicopter follows 500km ride
Police promise no tolerance for unlawful activity from huge gang funeral ride.
'Made out of papier maché': Santa Parade floatmaker marks half century
Auckland's Santa Parade float maker Peter Taylor reminisces on his 50-y long career
‘Economy limping along’: The fiscal headwinds facing Luxon and Willis
A rundown of some of the big stories from the Herald's podcast network this week.
'Full circle moment': Warriors star Shaun Johnson to lead Santa Parade
The league legend has a new starring role.
Teen girl describes brain surgery when fully awake
'Incredible success' as tumour removed from young girl's brain when awake.
'You learn to live with it': Convicted double murderer David Tamihere on upcoming appeal
Next week he will finally have his chance to try and clear his name.
Builder spends $300k to realise big-rig childhood dream
The impressive big-rig and car are the same as those in the famous Burt Reynolds flick.
Woman attacked paramedic and teacher in front of students
The woman also rode a bicycle through group of primary students, shouting profanities.
Ex-Wiggle Emma Memma to be in Auckland Farmers Santa parade
She'll be in a car during the parade but also plans on greet people up close.
Head Hunter funeral: 500km ride south expected to farewell 'OG', cops hold high-level meeting
The feared and revered Bird Hines is set to be laid to rest in Foxton.
‘I’m disgusted’: Investors hit back at Warehouse board
Company under fire over customer service, loyalty schemes and struggling brand.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Downtown car park sold: Precinct announces conditional deal
Conditional deal agreed to, buyer says, but sale is controversial.
Golfers squeezed? Shock Gulf Harbour Country Club land sale plan
Opponents say scheme 'a cynical and disingenuous attempt to over-build Gulf Harbour'.
Black Friday traffic chaos: Congestion builds in Newmarket, Sylvia Park
Southern Motorway blocked from city to Sylvia Park. Vehicle fire causing delays at Puhoi.
5-year-old critically injured crossing road in South Auckland
There were two serious crashes in Counties Manukau this week.