Wayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnight
Water bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.
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Huge shakeup for waterfront end of city: Downtown Car Park sale, flyover demolition
It's been a year now since Precinct announced it was shortlisted as the buyer.
Stabbed dairy owners had long feared they'd be attacked
Neighbour says calm, softly spoken owner had been “scared all the time”.
Nation on alert after Northland resident tested positive for measles
Northlanders are being asked to monitor for measles symptoms after one confirmed case.
Youth mental health charity asks wealthy New Zealanders for support
After a funding cut, The Kindness Institute has penned an open letter to 90 wealthy Kiwis.
Hero police dog who hunted 'baddest of criminals' put down after cancer battle
Oden, 5, had been part of Tāmaki Makaurau police dog section for a number of years.
Childhood friends guilty of killing Auckland personal trainer
Verdicts reached in the trial of former mates who accused each other of the killing.
24yo charged after New Windsor dairy stabbing attack left two injured
A male stabbing victim remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Early voting numbers lagging behind last election
About 260,000 fewer votes had been cast by Wednesday when compared to 2020.
'Out of control': Man shot at brothel in Auckland CBD, police investigate
A person has been taken to hospital after the shooting at One33 Vincent.
Snapping up the neighbour: Sir Bob Jones buys $70m Auckland office tower
He already owned the neighbouring tower.
Dairy stabbing: Teen witnesses’ horror, bloodied victim rolled out on stretcher
Police arrested a 24yo man earlier today after two people were assaulted in Auckland.
Minor parties face off in debate as new poll puts NZ First as kingmaker
Two polls in two days have put NZ First above 5 per cent and back in Parliament.
'This is all a lie': Perjury, witness intimidation claims fly as defendant denies stab frenzy
The radio host was ambushed and stabbed dozens of times in his ute.
‘Disgusted’: Two-and-a-half-year Waiheke protest camp draws fire
Auckland Council says it is taking enforcement action against the Pūtuki Bay camp.
Auckland dairy stabbing: 24yo arrested as hero locals intervene; person critically injured
A police cordon has been set up near the dairy.
Bid underway to collect most signatures ever on a rugby ball
After losing teeth playing rugby himself, Scholtz wants to help prevent this for others.
Auckland water charges could double if Three Waters repealed, council staffer says
An anonymous council staff member says water charges could double in four years.
Locals decry planned $300m 39-level block nicknamed 'Burj Takapuna'
Area is ear-marked for intensification as a metropolitan zone, hence the height.
Watch: How new 12-level hotel at Ellerslie was built
From Monday this week, Safari began operating the hotel under its franchise arrangement.
Weather: Last days of school holidays warm, sunny before turning to rain
High-pressure system to be pushed away by a low on Friday and Saturday, bringing rain.
Man accused of fatal assault at Mt Roskill bar pleads not guilty to murder
An investigation was launched after early morning death.
Traffic heavy on Auckland motorway after truck hits bridge
Traffic is backed up on the Southern motorway after a truck crashed into a bridge.
Roger Tuivasa-Sheck pleads guilty to drink-driving
'He is taking it on the chin,' the former All Black's lawyer said in court.
Man killed in Auckland bus station stabbing named; 16yo pleads not guilty to murder
The young defendant appeared in the High Court at Auckland for the first time today.
'I have nothing left': Police officer died after battling personal troubles, drink-driving crash
The death was a suicide, but the question of what led to the tragedy is more complex.
Fears possible rates hike will make Auckland even more unaffordable
Residents could be facing a double-digit rates hike next year.
Will Act win a second electorate? Poll shows Brooke van Velden closing gap in Tāmaki
The poll showed law and order was the biggest issue for Tāmaki voters.
Auckland fund manager accused of attacking neighbour to keep name secret to trial
His lawyer argued the media was only interested because he was "white and rich".
'Sheer madness': Road rage samurai sword attacker gets home detention
The victim had motioned for Clarke to slow down and tapped his Tesla as he drove by.
Duo who shot victim in back sentenced after trial marred by 'gang code'
Multiple witnesses had inexplicable memory loss when forced to testify, the judge noted.
September house sales data shows market past rock-bottom, agency says
House sales should pick up more steam after election as weather heats up, agency says.
Toyota adds Ezi to its rental car pool
Toyota NZ hails 'exciting opportunity' in car hire move.
Rest home fire: 34 assessed by ambulance staff, two taken to hospital
The blaze broke out in the rest home's power room around 9am.