New ZealandUnitary Plan: No need to 'lawyer up'People do not have to be lawyered up to participate in the Unitary Plan process, says the judge chairing the independent hearings panel.28 Oct 01:25 AM
OpinionEditorial: Future sunny for St James at long lastThe first step towards saving what is arguably Auckland's most magnificent theatre, the St James, has taken far longer than it should have.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPark cafe fire 'deliberate'A fire that gutted a million-dollar cafe in one of the country's most popular parks is being treated as suspicious.26 Oct 04:55 AM
New ZealandSt Heliers Bay bar robbed at gunpointPolice are looking for two men who robbed a bar at St Heliers Bay in Auckland last night.25 Oct 10:49 PM
New ZealandBig events lead to Auckland traffic woesCommuters in and around Auckland are being urged to show patience as traffic is hindered by several gridlocks.25 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandState House sculpture cost rocketed to $1.9mPapers show budget for artwork on Auckland's Queens Wharf now scaled back to $1.5m - still $500K more than was originally planned. And it won't be finished on time either.24 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandBungy firm buys up Sky Tower attractionsAJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand has acquired the SkyJump and SkyWalk attractions at Auckland's Sky Tower.24 Oct 02:09 AM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekendYay, 72 hours of weekend awaits. With maybe even a touch of summer. Get going, writes Catherine Smith.24 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandSanta claws his way into townSome call him creepy, others call him a piece of cultural history - either way Auckland's giant Santa has been saved from early retirement.23 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFrench wizards kick off festivalGroupe F’s latest extravaganza opens newly ‘annualised’ arts event in March.23 Oct 05:00 AM
BusinessHeart of the City may prosecuteAuckland's Heart of the City, allegedly ripped off by its former chief executive, has not ruled out civil proceedings or complaints to the Serious Fraud Office if irregularities are found.22 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelSleeping with the fishesElisabeth Easther bunked down at Kelly Tarlton’s with two small fry in tow, and discovered a whole new meaning to the word 'seabed'.18 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekendHandpicked, the best activities for your weekend agenda.17 Oct 09:55 PM
LifestyleSleeping with the fishesElisabeth Easther bunked down at Kelly Tarlton's with two small fry in tow, and discovered a whole new meaning to the word 'seabed'.17 Oct 05:00 PM
LifestyleNZ restaurants make top global listThe massive foodie tome, 1001 Restaurants You Must Experience Before You Die, has just been released. Among the featured eateries are a dozen of NZ's best.12 Oct 10:45 PM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekendWho knows if we'll have sunshine or rain or wind. Probably all three is a good bet. But at least, hopefully, everyone will have power so that's a good thing.10 Oct 07:00 PM
TravelRoom check: Pullman AucklandA city break in this centrally-located hotel leaves Courtney Whitaker impressed.10 Oct 02:00 AM
EntertainmentAkl power cut: 21 responsesYesterday, a massive power cut hit Auckland's leafy eastern suburbs. Many palatial homes and popular cafes are still without power, and police are crediting BMW drivers with taking care on the roads despite no traffic lights.05 Oct 11:15 PM
TaxHeart of City chief denies tax evasionAuckland's Heart of the City chief, charged with evading nearly $2 million in taxes over 22 years, is alleged to have created fictitious invoices to filter money into his own bank accounts.05 Oct 10:39 PM
New ZealandBlackout: Suburb by suburbThe <i>Herald</i> looks at how the Auckland blackout affected each suburb and what residents and shop owners did to cope.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandThousands still in the darkAlmost 40,000 Auckland homes are expected to remain without power overnight following a massive outage caused by a fire early this morning.05 Oct 06:08 AM
New ZealandMobile phone customers affected by blackoutMobile phone service for Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees customers in Auckland has been badly affected by today’s power outage.05 Oct 01:42 AM
TravelAuckland: Transport heaven for small boysSarah Ell takes her crew on Ports of Auckland's fun and interesting free guided water tour.27 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelAuckland: Popular mechanicsElisabeth Easther and her son Theo took a sneak peek at Motat’s newest exhibit <i>Welcome to the Machine</i>, declaring it entertaining, educational and epic.26 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandPedestrian in serious conditionA pedestrian is in a serious condition in hospital this morning after being hit by a taxi in Auckland overnight.26 Sep 08:37 PM
LifestyleWhat's on this weekendThere's a summery start-of-the school holidays mood with the first of the festivals - spring is well and truly here.26 Sep 08:00 PM
BDBDEnergyAkl power users poised for $335 payoutIt's that happy time of year for hundreds of thousands of Auckland households - the annual dividend payout from the AECT is in the mail.24 Sep 07:30 PM
