How many people does it take to chop a dangerous palm tree and a poisonous leaf shrub on a North Shore community reserve?

An Auckland tree consultancy predicts more neighbourhood spats if the law scraps protection for trees of a certain height or size.

Legislation setting up Auckland's new super city council is going to have a rough passage through Parliament.

The Government has unveiled its blueprint for Auckland's Super City, with decision-making put in the hands of 20 to 30 local boards.

Free after-hours parking on central Auckland streets is likely to be rolled back by four hours later this month.