Stories by Rayssa Almeida
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Māori seats on Auckland Council draws mixed views
Aucklanders are being asked for feedback on whether the council should have Māori seats on its governing body.
Whakaari owners 'couldn't get involved' in day-to-day decisions about the island
A court has heard that the owners of Whakaari White Island relied on GNS to manage and monitor the island and update them on any changes.
Mayor's directive becomes a reality with Auckland parking costs set to rise
Drivers will be paying more for on-street parking from next week, as Auckland Transport announces its revised charges.
Auckland mayor glad government is 'finally listening' on transport
West Auckland commuters are looking forward to a better, faster and more reliable bus system. Audio
Local businesses and global fans soak in remaining World Cup buzz
The games have provided a much-needed bump in revenue for the hospitality sector around Auckland's Eden Park.
Kāinga Ora withdraws resource consent application after residents oppose - but deny NIMBYism
Kāinga Ora has withdrawn a resource consent application after opposition from Blockhouse Bay residents - who deny they are being NIMBYs.
Wreckers move in at Waiwera Thermal Pools site
Work has begun to demolish a former Auckland water park, ahead of a fresh marketing campaign.
Gender equality organisation calls for cross-party support to close pay gaps
Ethnicity inclusion in pay gap reporting is a "no-brainer", the women's gender equality organisation says.
Growers concerned lack of sun in Auckland is harming quality
Auckland fruit and vegetable growers are worried that lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value.
Harbour crossing plan's cost, traffic benefits questioned
A local board chair is questioning the cost of Labour's harbour crossing plan, while the mayor says both Labour and National's policies are about about politics, not transport. Audio
Give kids in state care a say in how they're looked after - advocates
Young people in state care are urging Oranga Tamariki to honour its parental responsibility.
FIFA Women's World Cup: Brazilian fans showing support for all teams
Brazilian football fans across the motu are coming together to support other nations in the World Cup, celebrating as if it is their own team.
Hospital sees link between spinal injuries and abuse of laughing gas
Auckland City Hospital is worried about a sudden increase in patients admitted with severe spinal injury due to abuse of nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas.
Rain, rain and more rain: What it's doing to our mental wellbeing
Auckland has only had two days without rain since the start of the month.
Homeowner says payments will go 'someway to mitigate the fear of financial pressures'
Homeowners of flood-damaged properties in the west Auckland settlement of Karekare say the new fund for displaced residents brings a sigh of relief. Audio
No start date for Auckland home buyout process as negotiations continue
Owners of high-risk flood damaged homes in Auckland will have to wait a little longer to know the future of their properties, as government and local councils have not yet been able to decide how to…
'We gotta stop making sure that the rich live comfortably' - Te Pāti Māori co-leader
Rawiri Waititi says the Prime Minister is not in a position to call any shots until the next election, and the party will push for a capital gains tax.
Zambia and Philippines' football teams arrive in Auckland to excited fans
Just 10 sleeps away from kick-off at the FIFA Women's World Cup, migrant communities are getting together to welcome their teams and cheer for their home countries.
'Worst it's ever been' - KidsCan says need for families, children at all-time high
The charity helps schools feed and dress their students but says demand is rising every week as families continue to struggle to make ends meet.
Action needed to improve safety of teens and staff in justice facilities
The Public Service Association says a recorded fighting incident is a wake-up call for better resourcing in the sector.
Customer given substandard WOF took car elsewhere for further checks
A customer of a repair shop in Auckland that had hundreds of warrants of fitness revoked by Waka Kotahi says she was left in the dark about what to do next.
'You gotta be a soldier' - Homeless battle a wet winter
Bracing for the relentless onslaught of wet winter days, people living on the streets declare themselves warriors in an unyielding battle to stay warm.