New ZealandPonsonby land values drop over $400k as new valuations reveal shiftsCouncil valuations show Ponsonby properties fell 14% from $2.65m to $2.27m.15 Jun 07:00 PM
Sport'Our home': Ex-rugby star's emotional plea as Western Springs consultation comes to closePonsonby Rugby Club's future is up in the air amid public consultation on Western Springs.14 Jun 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBest house, worst street? Compare your home's valuation with others in your areaHow does your home's value compare within your street, neighbourhood and suburb?13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KnoxChris Knox: Why it's time to dump Auckland Council's property valuationsOPINION: Council valuations are a year old on release and don't reflect property values.10 Jun 04:52 AM
New ZealandAuckland's property valuations are out – search yoursThe city's delayed and much-anticipated property valuations are finally out.09 Jun 10:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland residential property values drop 9%, new CVs to be released this weekRates will rise by 5.8% from July 1, based on new valuations.09 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandAuckland rates and water bills to rise by $324 from JulyRates will jump by 5.8% and water bills by 7.2%. 28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandConfidential Auckland blueprint tackles housing intensification, flood risksThe new rules aim to protect against floods while boosting housing near transport.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hateOPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRelease date set for Auckland's long-awaited property revaluations The new CVs are due out in the week June 9-13.19 May 11:56 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKey reveals moves to 'sideline' two ministers to get CRL builtMayor Wayne Brown says he hasn't visited Wellington in 10 years and has no plans to.07 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council reaches settlement with cafe owner over $900,000 rates debtThe settlement prevents a forced sale of Rupa's Cafe and two homes.22 Apr 07:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Messy': Why Auckland property valuation delays could mean fluctuating rates for homeownersTime is short for the release of new valuations to set rates, says councillor Chris Darby.13 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland property valuations delayed again, could be 18 months outdatedThe valuations are a source of fascination for property-mad Aucklanders.08 Apr 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrevor McKewenSports Insider: Keep the Saudis out of Kiwi sportOPINION: New Zealand Rugby would do well to be passed over by Saudi interests.19 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ’s housing market model is unsustainableOPINION: House price increases cause economic harm, a Weekend Herald article says.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Wayne Brown wants three more years - has he done enough to win Auckland over?OPINION: Love him or loathe him, Brown has left a mark.18 Feb 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘All offers considered’: Vacant $74m Takapuna plot up for grabs after liquidationCompany in receivership and liquidation owes a Smale family entity $76.2m: report17 Feb 04:00 PM
SailGPRevealed: How much Auckland has committed to hosting SailGP regattaThe event is forecast to bring a multimillion-dollar boost to the city. 15 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandSurge in households putting rates on hold as costs biteHundreds of retired homeowners are delaying paying their rates bills.05 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Yes that’s the mayor swimming in Auckland’s brand new poolOPINION: Love this City, this week with rates, roads, bus-stops and swimming pools. 20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown’s terrible plan to abolish one of Auckland Council’s best agenciesOPINION: Why Auckland Council should ignore the mayor and keep its top agency Eke Panuku.11 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandFresh concerns about completion date of Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail LinkAlarm bells have already rung about cost and time blowouts.03 Dec 08:40 PM
New Zealand'Surgical change': Transport Minister, mayor wield knife to reform Auckland TransportLocal Boards, not AT, will decide projects in their communities.03 Dec 04:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil to 'take back control' of Auckland Transport's policy functionsThe two Browns have announced a major shake-up to Auckland Transport's functions.03 Dec 02:59 AM
New ZealandPort of Auckland’s $100m project to expand into the Waitematā Harbour endorsedThe agreement keeps rates down and returns land to the public, says Wayne Brown.28 Nov 03:04 AM
New ZealandHīkoi comes to an end and diver killed in shark attack | NZ Herald News UpdateHīkoi's peaceful nine-day protest comes to an end, debate over concrete/asphalt roads, diver killed in Chatham Islands shark attack, and Wayne Brown looking to scrap CCOs.Watch19 Nov 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCity hall 'squeeze' on developers; Winton contractor driving piles; half-year results season - Property Insider'Developers are a good target for a council under financial pressure.' - Steve Evans18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandO Christmas tree: Wellington gets three trees for $28k as Auckland splashes the cashAuckland Council has copped criticism for its million-dollar tree.11 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandMillion-dollar Christmas tree: Auckland Council criticised for 'incredibly high price tag'Council stumping up $800k for 18m fake tree, private orgs paying the rest.09 Nov 10:42 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Govt incoherent on climate change; Tech giants orchestrate 'heist of the century'OPINION: 'Who thinks digging more coal out of the ground and burning it is going to help?'08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to forcibly sell cafe owner's properties after record $876k rates billDilip Rupa was the first person prosecuted for refusing to display Covid-19 QR codes.29 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWatercare's secret $20m deal with iwi raises ratepayer concernsAuckland ratepayers stumped up an additional $20m to care for the Waikato River.04 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touchOPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.24 Aug 06:00 PM