OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Heart of city heading for coronaryWith more than 50,000 people living in Auckland's CBD, it's no longer just the retailers and the businesses being inconvenienced, writes Brian Rudman.04 Apr 08:30 PM
New ZealandConstruction boom at city campusesAuckland's universities are spending hundreds of millions of dollars on new buildings, transforming not only their campuses but the shape of the city they serve.03 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandGallery: The Golden MileQueen Street turned into a Golden mile today for athletes to test out their best times and the best outfits for the race.01 Apr 06:20 AM
Lifestyle10 Favourite Things: Designs of lifeAli McIntosh is surrounded by beautiful objects at home and at work.28 Mar 05:30 PM
New ZealandAre we ready for the big one?As they did on the afternoon of March 17, tens of thousands of Aucklanders take to Facebook and Twitter to express their amazement that their seemingly quake-free city has had a rumble.27 Mar 06:05 PM
LifestyleCity hosts an open houseIn the months ahead Aucklanders can sample the city's vibrant cultures, writes Alexia Santamaria.22 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWrecker's ball for $2.4m homeA developer has paid $2.41 million for a five-bedroom family home in Epsom, with plans to knock it down and build two new townhouses.20 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandSilver cutlery discovery baffles policePolice are baffled by the discovery of a box of expensive-looking silver cutlery and kitchenware found hidden in the bushes at an Auckland cemetery.18 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHaven for hard partiersIn a bid to cut down unnecessary hospital admissions, five Auckland organisations have set up a temporary 'safe house' for out-of-control revellers.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Planning to move with the timesAucklanders are now able to go online and discover how their own home and neighbourhoods are affected by the new masterplan, writes Brian Rudman.15 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandCauseway tunneller begins journeyAs a giant tunnelling machine is packed into 20 shipping containers in China, ready to build Auckland's $1.4 billion Waterview link, a major upgrade is starting on the adjacent Northwestern Motorway.14 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandFears as police shut Downtown basePolice plan to close their station in Downtown Auckland, upsetting nearby business owners who say they will feel less safe.13 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDriver rescued after Harbour plungeA man has been rescued and a passenger is safe after a car was accidentally driven backwards and plunged into Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour this morning.12 Mar 07:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to vote on The Cloud, Eden ParkAuckland councillors will today vote on whether to pursue the Government's offer to hand over waterfront venue The Cloud and its share in Queens Wharf.12 Mar 06:21 PM
New ZealandPublic eeling not tolerated by Auckland CouncilThe Auckland Council says it will not tolerate people eeling in public parks after an eel trap was recently found at Western Springs.07 Mar 10:25 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Smith gets it wrong with land rantEchoing demands from Prime Minister John Key that Auckland Council free up farmland for housing development, Dr Smith is vowing "to break through the stranglehold that the existing Metropolitan Urban Limit has on land supplies".07 Mar 08:30 PM
New ZealandCity subsidy for posh homes toutedDevelopers could receive ratepayer subsidies to build $1 million-plus apartments at a swanky housing development at Wynyard Quarter on the Auckland waterfront.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandDazzling, hypnotic wizardsJust go see this. French pyrotechnical wizards Groupe F offer a superlative, splendiferous, explosive extravaganza. Artistic director Christophe Berthonneau and his team, and Red Leap Theatre, are to be congratulated.07 Mar 04:20 PM
New ZealandCrash causes major motorway delaysAuckland's Southern Motorway has reopened all four southbound lanes after a serious crash this afternoon, but gridlocked traffic will still take some time to clear.07 Mar 05:35 AM