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Who wants to be Auckland's mayor?
Six lower-profile candidates explain why it should be them.
Mayor called out for cherrypicking candidate events
Auckland mayoral contender Kerrin Leoni said Wayne Brown was avoiding debating her directly.
'No fix for Auckland': Leoni attacks mayor's financial record
Debt is up by $1 billion and rates have risen by more than 20 percent during Wayne Brown's term, his main challenger says.
Mayor renews call for Auckland bed tax
Wayne Brown is asking the government to reconsider its opposition to a bed night levy.
Wayne Brown, Kerrin Leoni to face questions from voters
Auckland's top mayoral candidates will appear at the 'Let's Talk About Auckland' event.
'Spend smarter, not harder': Auckland Mayoral candidate releases fiscal policy
Kerrin Leoni is the main contender to incumbent mayor Wayne Brown.
Auckland mayoral candidate's embarrassing campaign no show
Kerrin Leoni is promising to release a key policy this week, and to personally handle media invites after a 'miscommunication'.
Auckland mayoral debate event stalls after candidates don't respond
The University of Auckland Debating Society said it invited three candidates, but only one responded.
Fight to save golf course's 18 holes: 'It would be vandalism to dig this place up'
Golfers are not giving up on efforts to save the Takapuna course, as Auckland Council plans to turn a large section of it into a wetland.
Auckland local election battle heats up with new candidates revealed
Some high-profile candidates are putting themselves up for important roles in Auckland's local elections.
Mayor lashes out at councillors over no-shows at meetings
Two committee meetings in the past two months could not go ahead because they did not have enough members attend.
'Silly games': Peeni Henare on passport design changes
The Labour MP told media during his campaigning for the Tāmaki Makaurau seat that the government is playing silly games by changing the design of passports.
Waikato University promises planned new medical school won't be downsized
The government has announced it will put much less money than originally expected into the project.
Locals renew call for train services to Auckland's North-West
More than 1000 people have signed a petition asking for a passenger rail service through to Huapai.
A special boy who loved dinosaurs: Malachi's mother talks at inquest
Malachi Subecz was five when he died at Starship Hospital in 2021.
'Hopefully we can lend a hand' - more Kiwi fire-fighters head to Canada
New Zealand is sending more fire-fighters to Canada to help with out-of-control wildfires.
Insurance companies urge use of Takapuna golf course for flood prevention
The Auckland Council proposal has met with opposition from prominent golf organisations and players.
Candidate nominations open for Auckland's local elections
A few months out from voting fewer people than usual have expressed an interest in standing.
'Pretty scary scene': Ponsonby residents shocked by homicide probe
A body was found by police on Tuesday night.
Hopes new police college campus will attract more recruits
A class of 40 officers in training were welcomed at the opening of the Royal New Zealand Police College (RNZPC) campus in Auckland.
Multi-millionaire couple's helipad approved despite community uproar
Ali Williams and Anna Mowbray have gained approval for a helped at their Westmere home.
Emotions run high as local board bans off-leash dogs at popular park
Many protested the decision at the board meeting. Audio
'Very extensively damaged': Auckland supermarket ruins back in owners' hands
Foodstuffs North Island's head of property says the pathway to re-opening is unclear.
'Addressing glaring gap': Cyclists to take buses across Harbour Bridge
Currently the only public transport option for those taking bikes across the harbour is to catch a ferry.
Sleeping rough at 11: Youth-led Hīkoi highlights Auckland homelessness
A youth advocate said the turnout at the hīkoi clearly showed the pain and trauma young people were experiencing.