New ZealandWhat's wrong with the right?Auckland's political right is fragmented and facing failure in the Super City elections, warns former mayor John Banks.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPush for rural land to meet demandAuckland Council's plans for higher density housing cannot succeed unless the city expands into the countryside, says the council's chief economist.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAmnesty 'vilifies good dog owners'Auckland Council's amnesty for dog owners who don't properly care for their animals vilifies owners who love their pets, the NZ Kennel Club says.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs this enough to combat dog attacks?In a bid to deal with dangerous dogs, Auckland Council is offering an amnesty to dog owners to get them registered, microchipped and de-sexed.20 Apr 10:27 PM
OpinionPenny Webster: Auckland Council's HQ - good value despite repair billCOMMENT: While the cost of the remedial work will not be insignificant, it needs to be viewed in context, writes Penny Webster.19 Apr 12:35 AM
New ZealandFirst look at Auckland's transport planAucklanders can see how transport-poor suburbs and areas of intense housing development will be served by newly proposed public transport lines.18 Apr 07:51 AM
BusinessAppeal in leaks payoutA penthouse apartment rented for $1063 a week is part of a $2.1 million leaky building wrangle between a retired Wellington solicitor and Auckland Council.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhone scam targeting elderlyA scam caller has been phoning elderly Auckland residents claiming to be a council worker.12 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandRepairs not revealed to councillors before purchaseMajor repair costs were not revealed to councillors before the purchase of the ASB Tower for a new council headquarters, says councillor Chris Darby.12 Apr 03:18 AM
New ZealandForced seller faces extra $44k billThe first person to have her home forcibly sold by Auckland Council because of unpaid rates has been ordered to pay an additional $44,000.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand$27m blowout on council HQThe cost of cladding repairs at Auckland Council's Albert St headquarters has blown out from $4 million to an estimated $31m, according to a report.09 Apr 05:00 PM
Business36 new Special Housing AreasEXPLORE: See maps of Auckland's Special Housing Areas where new houses will be fast-tracked.06 Apr 11:38 PM
OpinionPaul Majurey: Volcano views are treasures worth savingCOMMENT: Auckland Council's recent bid to remove and downgrade a large number of "volcanic viewshafts" was shelved following strong criticism.03 Apr 11:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland closer to uniform rubbish binsAuckland is a step closer to having a uniform recycling system.03 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandCritics rail at city-plan pow wowHow many Auckland Council staff does it to take to change a plan? About 40 when it comes to updating the blueprint for the Super City.03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRising seas spur actionCouncils have pledged to make climate change a key planning priority as concerns grow over the thousands of coastal homes at risk from rising sea levels.02 Apr 09:24 PM
New ZealandCouncil plans to inspect city carparksAuckland Council will inspect at least 35 parking buildings erected before 2002 after a terrifying fifth-floor plunge off a Newmarket carpark last week.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to remain member of lobby groupThe Auckland Council has voted to remain a member of the Property Council after concerns it should keep a professional distance from the lobby group.31 Mar 11:07 AM
New ZealandSkyPath opponents reach deadlineThe community groups challenging the SkyPath plan in the Environment Court have reached their deadline to finalise their issues with the proposal.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLibrary blocks tabloids websitesAucklanders who fancy popping down to the library to read some of their favourite British tabloids online could be out of luck.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandVolcanic view shafts to stay, for nowAuckland councillors have voted down a proposal to reduce or downgrade a number of volcanic viewshafts across the city.22 Mar 04:33 AM
SportCBD stadium idea gathers speedPlanning for a new Auckland downtown stadium could begin in the next month.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChris Brooks tries diplomatic approachChris Brooks, the council boss charged with salvaging the city's stadium strategy, is a quietly spoken Australian.16 Mar 07:07 AM
SportWarriors' boss backing waterfront stadiumWarriors chief executive Jim Doyle has put his weight behind a new stadium for Auckland14 Mar 11:29 PM
BusinessCBD stadium back on tableA new football stadium in downtown Auckland is back in play, a decade after the city's politicians and rugby establishment said no to a stadium on the waterfront.14 Mar 10:44 PM
New ZealandFormer All Black standing for Auckland CouncilFormer All Black halfback Ofisa 'Junior' Tonu'u is standing for the Auckland Council at October's local body elections.13 Mar 08:38 PM
BusinessCarparks eyed for future homesHundreds of Takapuna parking spaces could soon become homes and businesses in a major project being lined up for Auckland's North Shore.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrave concerns over cemetery spaceAuckland is running out of space to bury its dead.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandWaiheke aims for Super City breakawayNot for the first time, Waiheke Islanders make bid to cut ties with Auckland.10 Mar 09:15 AM
New ZealandBill Ralston takes punt for Auckland CouncilJournalist, broadcaster and media personality Bill Ralston has today branched into politics with a campaign launch for a seat on Auckland Council.08 Mar 04:30 PM
BusinessHighrise hell for K Road?WATCH: Apartment owners fear a new high-rise will obliterate their views of the Hauraki Gulf.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: So much for a home with sun and a viewMuch of fear generated by the city's "intensification" plans lies in visions of three or four storey apartment blocks rising next door to suburban homes.05 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKFC-loving litterbug set to be finedThanks to one tidy Kiwi's handy detective work, someone is about to receive the surprise of their life in the mail.03 Mar 02:40 AM