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Opinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housing

Chris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.

Agents sought to sell Smith & Caughey's Queen St HQ

Board member Peter Alexander said the intention was to sell but there was no hurry.

Parking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'

Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.

Mount residents fret as future of prime site in limbo

Developer behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.

Is $4 an hour too much to pay for car parking in central Whangārei?

Business owners fear higher prices will keep customers from the CBD.

Billion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoes

Minister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.

Residents take legal action over high fees at The CAB apartments

The High Court will hear the case in Auckland on October 20.

'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval

About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.

'Grit their teeth': Sweeney on Dubliners living on proposed MetroLink route

'I would have preferred to stay in New Zealand,' says Sweeney.

Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation

OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.

Council reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrived

Auckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.

Opinion: Mowbray helipad decision opens door in area with few regulations

OPINION: One couple's wish to commute by helicopter sets a worrying precedent.

'Special ceiling': sun and moon art adorn new Auckland train station

'Representing the history of this area. This ridgeline was a kauri forest.' - Barry Potter

$66m repair bill for Auckland apartments sparks court action

Two Victopia units face forced sale because of unpaid repair bills.

Asterisks, footnotes and claims of 'weasel words': Inside the battle for region's housing future

The plan is years in the making, but now it's reached a cross-council 'standoff'.

Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand

One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.