New Zealand'Last to leave, turn the lights off,’ Auckland Mayor presents budget proposal at chaotic press conferenceHousehold rates will rise by the rate of inflation - 6.7 per cent.31 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown says it’s a ‘close call’ but support lacking to sell council’s airport sharesBrown has threatened to reinstate deep cuts if the share sale does not proceed.31 May 07:23 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHas the crisis behind the airport share sale been over-hyped?Opinion: A veteran Auckland councillor breaks ranks to oppose the sale.30 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesIs there a business case for selling publicly owned assets?Selling government assets isn't necessarily a bad thing.30 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne Brown condemns ‘Labour MPs in waiting’ for not supporting airport shares saleOnly 4 per cent of Aucklanders want higher rates, says Brown.30 May 06:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChoppers face the chop at Auckland AirportThe airport company says there are just two helicopter flights a day on average.26 May 06:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWho’s in the running to handle possible Auckland Airport share sale?Meanwhile, details emerge of Virgin Australia's re-listing plans.26 May 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCrash landing? Mayor Wayne Brown short of votes to sell Auckland Airport sharesLabour councillors Shane Henderson and Richard Hills may vote to sell.25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristine Fletcher: The air pocket in Auckland Airport share saleOpinion: Councillor claims undue haste and a lack of detail in share sale proposal.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds more job cuts at Auckland CouncilThe PSA says a cost of living crisis is not the time to be cutting jobs.23 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandWet wet wet: Auckland gets nearly a year’s rainfall in five monthsAuckland's rainfall totals are running nearly three times above average in a sopping 2023.22 May 04:27 AM
AirlinesAuckland Council starts prepping sale of airport shares - reportMayor Brown has said a sale may be the only way to plug a $375 million budget hole.17 May 06:18 AM
New Zealand400 jobs to go as Auckland mayor works to fill council budget holeThis is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Completely totalled': Boy racers crash; crowd blocks central Auckland roadQuay St in central Auckland was blocked after the crash.13 May 06:37 PM
PoliticsWayne Brown defiant on selling airport sharesBrown says it could be the only option to save more services from budget cuts.11 May 12:35 AM
New Zealand'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costsWayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.10 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirfare war: Jetstar launches cut-price domestic flightsThe low-cost carrier made the announcement after Air NZ was accused of price gouging.10 May 05:35 AM
TravelWhat can Kiwi passengers expect from Qantas' new CEO?The new CEO has spent time in New Zealand and the US, places key to the airline's future.03 May 02:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTerry Baucher: Auckland Airport and the future of the cityOpinion: 'Auckland Council should be leveraging its stake to ensure better returns.'30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesInside Auckland Airport’s $3.9b terminal buildPreliminary work with eye-watering costs are contributing to a soaring bill.28 Apr 03:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCashing in post-Covid: Air NZ lifts earnings guidance on strong demandUS dollar jet fuel prices have fallen helping the airline's bottom line.26 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandWoman charged over smuggling $2.7m of cocaine into NZ in shampoo bottlesOfficers found cocaine in her suitcase lining and liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles26 Apr 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRates v airport shares: The battle of the Auckland Council budgetArts and community funding are safe(ish) but the fate of the airport shares is undecided.17 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionSean Sweeney: How the CRL will open up an entire rail networkOPINION: The Rail Link is more than improving transport, it's a transformative project.10 Apr 04:59 PM
OpinionViv Beck: A vibrant international city in the makingOPINION: The Covid cloud lifts and we see the fruit of transformation emerging.10 Apr 04:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: How to Prepare for greater densityEke Panuku's role is to handle the big-picture planning for Auckland's future.10 Apr 04:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: CRL key to Midtown regenerationA new Central Rail Link station will be the catalyst for change and growth.10 Apr 04:59 PM
TravelAir Vanuatu woes: Delay to 737 repairs cancel Auckland flights until after EasterDelays in getting parts for the grounded 737 have had knock-on effects for travellers.05 Apr 12:14 AM
TravelAuckland Airport’s busiest Easter travel days revealedEaster is looking to be as busy as Christmas with 800,000 passengers piling through.04 Apr 02:17 AM
Travel'Will destroy their tourism': Kiwis stranded after island nation's only 737 failsThis is not the first time that issues with the 737 have grounded the network.02 Apr 10:27 PM
New ZealandFog restriction at Auckland Airport lifted after flights cancelled and delayedSeveral flights have been affected due to fog restrictions.01 Apr 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Council $295m budget hole: Five-building cost-cutting retreat underwayCash-strapped Auckland Council has appointed commercial agents.31 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelAir NZ woos workers with pay raise in bid to fill 400 airport vacanciesThe national airline has upped its entry level wage to $30 per hour.28 Mar 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNew Auckland Airport terminal: 'Flabbergasted' airlines warn flyers will pay for $3.9b spend-upAt last, a new domestic terminal is coming - but passengers face higher prices.17 Mar 03:57 AM