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Brown loses support on port expansion

The majority of Auckland councillors now want a rethink on the controversial proposed expansion of the port.

Bottle shops face council freeze

Bottle shops and supermarkets near some Auckland schools may have to stop selling alcohol between 3pm and 4pm each day.

Nats make beeline for Northland

This is what scrabbling for survival looks like. It's a lazy Sunday in Mangawhai and there are a lot of National Party people about.

Sallies reject Housing NZ 'mess'

The Salvation Army has decided against buying state homes off the Government, a blow the Labour Party says is "hugely embarrassing".

Pressure mounts over extension plans

The protest was sparked by port company plans to begin building two massive extensions and Auckland Council voting to ease rules for further reclamation.

Govt should help councils with consents

A think tank report into unlocking planning obstacles faced by miners says central government needs to fund local councils for handling complex resource applications.

'An asset we shouldn't lose'

About 2000 people and more than a hundred boats gathered today to protest plans by Ports of Auckland to reclaim more of Waitemata Harbour.

Chairman quits 'token' ethnic panel

The chairman of the Auckland Council Ethnic People's Advisory Panel has resigned after 11 months on the job, saying the panel was a "token" body.

Editorial: Amiable Goff good choice for city mayor

The revelation that even key members of Mayor Len Brown's campaign team have urged him to step down at the next election has prompted a significant development.

Cartoon: The Mayoral dump

Len Brown loses backing of allies

Key members of Len Brown's campaign team are turning their attention to other left-leaning candidates at next year’s local body elections.

AT raises cash fares, Hop card incentive

The council body is doubling the cash fare for CityLink buses to $1 from March 29 and imposing a 50c charge for Hop card users now able to ride them free.

John Watson: Stadium policy should be knocked for six

Millions spent on Auckland Council's unpopular stadium strategy wastes ratepayer money and fails to serve our sporting needs, writes John Watson.

Subsidy goes so bus users pay

Auckland bus users will have to start paying to travel in the central city after Heart of the City and Waterfront Auckland pulled funding for CityLink bus.

Liu in council face-off

Donghua Liu demolished a stone wall and cut down trees allegedly without permission on land where he plans to build an ambitious housing project in Auckland.

Is the transport price rise justified?

Adult cash fares are increasing by 25 per cent on Auckland buses and train trips, in order to encourage more passengers to use electronic ticketing. Is this rise justified?