OpinionChristine Fletcher: Goff should go on AT's boardCOMMENT: We have to free up our congested roads. My advice to Mr Goff would be to appoint himself to the board of Auckland Transport.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff officially sworn in as Mayor of AucklandPhil Goff has declared his council will be about putting people first at his swearing-in ceremony.01 Nov 06:06 AM
ConstructionEngineer denies inappropriate spendingAn engineer accused of bribing Auckland council staff with more than a million dollars in cash payments has taken the stand in his defence.01 Nov 01:31 AM
New ZealandRubbish collectors injured on the jobMore than 80 rubbish collectors have been seriously injured on the job by dangerous items thrown away by Auckland residents in the past two years.31 Oct 10:03 PM
EditorialEditorial: Mistake to cherry-pick on light railLabour's pledge to invest $680 million in a light rail system has rightly been labelled "pork barrel" politics by Steven Joyce.31 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessGovt signs off policy to free up land for housingFast-growing councils, including Auckland, will be required to free up land for housing under a policy signed off by the Government today.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandBuses could be better than light rail - KeyIn an announcement linked to the Mt Roskill by-election, Labour leader Andrew Little yesterday said his party would fast-track light rail between the city and Mt Roskill.30 Oct 08:24 PM
New ZealandNational slates Labour's $680m rail pledgeNational's Steven Joyce was criticised for 'pork barrel politics' during the Northland by-election. Now he's hitting out at Labour for the same over its $680m Mt Roskill light rail pledge.30 Oct 05:10 AM
New ZealandNo air-con for summerThe buyers of an upmarket apartment building have been told they will be without air conditioning for up to 18 months.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWanted: a new brand for AucklandIs it time for Auckland to get a new slogan? Or is it time to change the city to fit its current one?28 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland property developer to payAn Auckland property developer's attempt to avoid paying council damages over unconsented work he'd carried out on a patch of land north of Auckland has failed.28 Oct 12:25 AM
New ZealandProtest restrictions for historic US ship visitProtest boats will be banned from parts of Auckland's harbour during a historic visit by a United States warship.27 Oct 12:22 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Mayor Goff scores own goalCOMMENT: New mayor Phil Goff needs to act fast to stop unelected officials running Auckland, writes columnist Brian Rudman.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland libraries jobs on the lineMore than 50 library staff at Auckland Council could lose their jobs before Christmas in a big shake up and cost-cutting exercise.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff puts CBD stadium back on tableNew Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants to make an early start on a $1 billion stadium on railway land alongside Vector Arena.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff reveals his Auckland 'cabinet'Labour stalwart Phil Goff's pick of Franklin councillor Bill Cashmore as Auckland deputy mayor signals a centrist path ahead.20 Oct 12:05 AM
New ZealandCouncil boss ready for Goff's to-do listAuckland Council boss Stephen Town says he shares the agenda of new Auckland Mayor Phil Goff for a turnaround in council performance. Goff 18 Oct 02:41 AM
EnergyEmployers challenged to create 500 jobsEmployers are being challenged to take on 500 unemployed young people in the next 50 days to give young New Zealanders a break into their first jobs.16 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: Everyone loves PhilCOMMENT: Phil Goff has the potential to be an excellent mayor. He is capable and personable. I don't know anyone who doesn't like him.15 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDiwali protesters chant at PMThe weather didn't ruin the first day of the Auckland Diwali Festival, but protesters had a go at spoiling a "joyous moment", an organiser says.15 Oct 06:41 AM
New ZealandHow the right went wrong in AucklandThe knives are out in the National Party after the centre-right's disastrous result at last weekend's local elections in Auckland.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMail security taken 'very seriously' - NZ PostNZ Post has moved to reassure people their post is safe, following a number of incidents.14 Oct 03:33 AM
SportDog attack: Chiefs player to pay $3000Chiefs player Glen Fisiiahi has been ordered to pay $3000 in reparation to the victim attacked by his pet dog.14 Oct 12:30 AM
New ZealandHills takes final seatAfter a six-day wait, Auckland's youngest councillor can take his seat at the table.13 Oct 08:59 PM
New ZealandSmith: Labour's stats on homes 'dodgy'Labour and National are in a war of words about how many homes have been sold in Auckland to first home-buyers.12 Oct 04:05 AM
New ZealandGoff lays wreath at Passchendaele ceremonyPhil Goff's first public event as Auckland Mayor was to lay a wreath at the Passchendaele 99th Commemoration at Auckland Museum today.12 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil approves artwork, then bins itAuckland Council has pulled down a public art installation depicting homelessness because they thought the piece was a pile of trash.11 Oct 06:07 PM
New ZealandRudman: PM quick to deflate Goff's tyresCOMMENT: Poor Phil Goff. He's hardly jumped into his new Nissan Leaf mayoral limousine for a honeymoon whirl, when old foe John Key punctures front tyres.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessCouncil manager: How I was corruptedBarrie George speaks in court of the first time he accepted bribes from a roading contractor, describing it as the start of a "merry-go-round".11 Oct 01:29 AM
EditorialEditorial: Disillusioned public and a low turnoutThe turnout for the Auckland Council election was profoundly disappointing. What has happened to the hopes once held for a unified, strongly led city?09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff's options for a deputy mayorPhil Goff's choice for a deputy mayor might be a dramatic break from how his predecessor ran the Super City.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff: No more 'most liveable city'New Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says he wants to stamp his own mark on the city.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ bosses 'could rescue Council'Former Air NZ bosses could be installed in Auckland Council to rebuild public confidence in the failed institution, says new Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.08 Oct 04:00 PM