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Key says he's willing to work with Goff

Prime Minister John Key says the Government would be willing to work with Labour MP Phil Goff if he becomes Auckland mayor.

Len Brown pushes for speed on ports discussion

Pressure is growing on Ports of Auckland to stop construction of two massive wharf extensions into Waitemata Harbour.

Rangimarie Hunia: Port risking future of harbour jewel

Herald told mayor port news

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has conceded the first he knew about two wharf extensions at the Ports of Auckland was from the Herald.

Classics that fail public taste test

For younger readers, Sambo's story may need some introduction, writes Peter Calder. Published in 1899, it was the first book of Edinburgh-born Helen Bannerman, who spent much of her life in southern India.

The People v The Port

Ports of Auckland plans to build two large extensions at the end of Bledisloe Wharf. So what's all the fuss? We explain it here.

Contractors in limbo amid wharf battle

A multimillion-dollar contract to build two finger wharves at Ports of Auckland is up in the air because of legal and political manoeuvres.

Greg McKeown: Port persists with illogical claims

The port's plans for expansion into the Waitemata will irrevocably ruin the connection between the central city and the harbour, writes Greg McKeown.

Victoria Carter: City needs to think outside the square

How many good ideas has Auckland lost because of council's lack of enthusiasm?

Waiheke reserve protested

A marine reserve around Waiheke Island beaches could lead to the kind of crowding that occurs at Goat Island, residents opposed to the plan say.

Properties sold to cover rates

Auckland Council is chasing unpaid rates of $300,595.02 on eight properties and court action has begun to result in forced sales.

Tony Gibson: Port will choke unless it can grow

Our efforts to minimise our impact aren't enough for some. Now there must be no expansion and there are calls to move the port, somewhere, anywhere, writes Tony Gibson.

Number of dogs put to death too high

Half the 7375 dogs impounded in Auckland were destroyed in 2013-14 after being unclaimed by their owners and deemed unsuitable for adoption.

Auckland port bosses open to pause

Ports of Auckland is not ruling out a pause in construction on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.

Rezone plan for Viaduct defended

Rezoning Auckland's Viaduct apartment land as commercial would make the area more like other parts of the city and result in a more vibrant mix of activities, says Auckland Council.

North Shore property sold to cover rates

The High Court has ruled that an Auckland North Shore property at 2/57 Northboro Rd, Belmont must be sold because of $59,393 unpaid rates.

PM 'philosophical' about Northland loss

Prime Minister John Key says losing Northland in yesterday's byelection was disappointing but he was "pretty philosophical" about it.

Rodney Hide: Old fox hands out a spanking to National

Winston Peters' victory is an astonishing achievement. He cleaned out National. He cleaned out Labour, writes Rodney Hide.