OpinionMichael Barnett: Local government has lost its wayCOMMENT: Local body plans are describing problems rather than setting out solutions.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionChris Darby: Have your say on latest Auckland PlanCOMMENT: The Auckland Council is inviting public feedback on its Auckland Plan.26 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: America's Cup base plan is a triumphCOMMENT:Now we have a new outcome that's better than what anybody had previously proposed.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Location of America's Cup basesMayor says officials from all parties had worked collaboratively towards the decision.26 Mar 08:27 AM
New ZealandLocation of America's Cup bases confirmedA final agreement for the location of the America's Cup bases in Auckland has been made.26 Mar 05:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council taking itself to court over Orewa seawallThe process has cost $143,549 in legal fees already.25 Mar 11:26 PM
New ZealandInjured cyclist calls for end to 'reckless' anti-helmet campaignInjured cyclist who escaped head injury says anti-helmet campaign is reckless25 Mar 06:22 AM
KahuSimon Wilson: Why is council short changing the arts and sport?Why is Auckland Council downplaying the importance of the arts and sport in its new plans?22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil slaps James Packer's boat with abatement noticeAuckland Council was alerted to a red discharge in Auckland harbour from Packer's yacht.22 Mar 03:41 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff bats for business class travelPhil Goff refuses to "hammer the bastards" over business class travel at council.22 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The battle for trust in NZ politicsCOMMENT: Trust in government has risen, but it's still pretty woeful.21 Mar 11:55 PM
OpinionJohn Tamihere: Where do our rates go?Auckland Council is unaccountable, inefficient and nitpicking, argues John Tamihere.21 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Margaret Stanley: Let's keep Auckland greenPreserving Aukland's biodiversity is "essential", argues ecologist Dr Margaret Stanley.20 Mar 07:21 AM
New ZealandActivist vows to 'fight like hell' after Council orders house saleThe veteran activist faces having her home sold from under her over unpaid rates.19 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandSport, history groups blast Auckland Plan 'refresh'Sport and built heritage are missing from the Auckland blueprint, say advocates.19 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFill in the gaps: Why sports fields could cost $15 millionTwo new playing fields to be built on Mt Albert golf course could cost $15 million.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland City goes green for St Patrick's DayThe Vector Lights will go green from 8pm on Saturday night.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHarbour bridge lights battery gets spruce-upA mural has been unveiled on the Harbour Bridge lights storage building.16 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandHalf of Aucklanders back 11.5c/L petrol taxPhil Goff's plan for a petrol tax to boost spending on transport is getting traction.15 Mar 04:17 AM
New ZealandAnti-cycleway protester taken away by policeLisa Prager is a veteran protester who has previously refused to pay rates increases.15 Mar 01:48 AM
New ZealandAmerica's Cup submissions close tomorrowSubmissions on the America's Cup resource consents close tomorrow.13 Mar 04:33 AM
New ZealandWhitecliffe Art School sold to Fiji-born entrepreneurNew owner will expand into training for ICT, teachers and trades in Northland and regions.13 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandWatch: Trapping Auckland's elusive long-tailed batScientists aim to better understand the habitat and movements of the little flying mammal.12 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrones to probe Auckland's big landslide threatsThe University of Auckland will look at how land is moving on 10 slopes around the city.10 Mar 09:16 PM
Banking and financeWhy aren't Kiwi kids good with their money?'Toolkit' will ensure all NZ students learn about money, driving and other life skills.10 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionFour in line to build $1.2bn wastewater tunnelFour companies are in the running to build a $1.2 billion wastewater tunnel in Auckland.08 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandCouncil defends service centre shake-upPlans to close service centres and open new ones gets a mixed response form local boards.05 Mar 11:50 PM
OpinionGrant McLachlan: Council officials make mockery of Unitary PlanCOMMENT: There is little point having Auckland Unitary Plan if council planners ignore it.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRestaurant hit hard by ratings bungleRestaurant Association says Council mistake will have significant impact.05 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandCycleway and bus lane revolt: Are the wheels coming off?Small businesses are not happy with Auckland Transport's cycleway plans.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig ratepayer legal bill against activist Penny BrightThe latest twist in Penny Bright's unpaid rates is a $207,000 legal bill by council.03 Mar 12:37 AM
New ZealandCouncil blunder leaves $24m holeLong before the Birkenhead slip, engineers advised to fix or monitor the unstable land.02 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRogue operator dumps 1285 tyres into ravine$25,000 bill to clean up rogue operator's tyre dump near Clevedon.02 Mar 03:09 AM
New ZealandScathing Hauraki Gulf report an 'indictment on past inaction'Surging population and increased tourism are the most pronounced recent changes impacting the Gulf, with ongoing demand for facilities, infrastructure and resources creating mounting pressure on the sea.Watch01 Mar 09:28 PM