TourismTax border, not beds, says BarnettA visitor tax is suggested as the fairest way to ensure tourists contribute to cover their costs.14 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandWater woes: 10 big questions (& answers)Rain, floods - and now a water shortage. Why exactly has Auckland ended up in this mess, and what's being done about it?14 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSprinklers running despite water banThe University of Auckland had sprinklers running over the weekend despite Watercare urging people to curb water use.14 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandZ closes car washes to save waterZ and Caltex petrol station have closed their car washes in Auckland to conserve water.14 Mar 02:46 AM
New ZealandFour homes uninhabitable after floodsThe homes are between Whangamata and Tairua, areas among the most affected by record-breaking rains.13 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandSprinklers on despite water crisisAuckland may be in its worst water crisis for 23 years — but it seems someone forgot to tell the council's development arm, Panuku.11 Mar 03:52 AM
New Zealand'Slum' owner may be prosecutedNick Smith weighs in on Auckland boarding house.10 Mar 11:35 PM
BusinessCouncil slams rat-infested 'slum'Walls and floors caked with dirt have led to Auckland Council serving health notices on the owner of a boarding house described as a "slum".09 Mar 08:17 PM
TourismColliers warns of 'hotel crisis'Auckland's shrinking supply of hotel rooms is putting NZ's tourism growth at risk, says Colliers International.09 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandA one-in-100-year rain eventSeveral roads remain closed due to flooding, slips and fallen trees, specifically in the Kawakawa Bay and Clevedon areas.07 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandDenise Lee selected as Maungakiekie candidateNational has announced its candidate for the central Auckland electorate of Maungakiekie.07 Mar 08:29 AM
BusinessThe old Auckland house switcherooA Devonport villa is being removed, replaced with an Onehunga villa, raising blood pressure on both sides of the bridge.06 Mar 07:35 PM
OpinionCities could get share of tax - AteedCOMMENT: Auckland should look at a deal with the Government to share returns on growth.06 Mar 04:00 PM
BusinessGoff bemoans $4b city funding shortfallAuckland has a $4 billion funding shortfall needed for infrastructure, transport and services in the next decade, Mayor Phil Goff says.05 Mar 06:10 PM
ConstructionWhich towns will become mini cities?Auckland is preparing for a new housing boom on the rural fringes of the city.05 Mar 05:34 AM
Freight and logisticsAuckland tourism - who should pay?A battle is brewing between Auckland accommodation providers and the city's mayor over who will pay for tourism promotion.05 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandNoise complaints: Disputes turn nastyConstruction workers are abusing people who complain about late-night or early-morning noise, say locals.03 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandBuilding boom: Families woken at 5.30amFamilies were woken by the racket of a noisy concrete pour at 5.30am as Auckland's frenzied building boom reaches fever pitch.02 Mar 04:59 PM
New ZealandPukekohe to Huapai rail line suggestedTransport-users lobby group proposes new train service from south to west.27 Feb 05:41 AM
BDBDInvestmentCouncils drawn into leaky schools claimCarter Holt Harvey has dragged 47 local body governments into its leaky schools court case after losing a bid to have the Ministry of Education's claim tossed out.27 Feb 04:09 AM
SportYachting: Centre hits yet another hurdleThe troubled Yachting New Zealand high performance centre has hit another hurdle, with the national body likely to have to reapply for funding.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandDad whose dog bit son has sentence adjourned againThe man charged with owning a dog which attacked his own son, leaving him hospitalised, has had his sentencing adjourned for the second 24 Feb 01:57 AM
New ZealandGrisly discovery on Auckland beachPolice and Auckland Council have been told about the discovery of the freshly skinned dog flesh.23 Feb 10:31 AM
New ZealandGovt's 'resistance' to online votingA veteran Auckland councillor is concerned change is being held back by political fears of activating young voters.22 Feb 02:31 AM
BusinessTwo jailed over NZ's largest bribery caseTwo men have been jailed for corruption in a $1 million bribery case.21 Feb 10:45 PM
New ZealandThe housing privatisation that wasn'tA Glen Innes tenant battling against eviction from her former state house has put a surprising argument to the Tenancy Tribunal.21 Feb 02:35 AM
OpinionKit Howden: Parks are getting overcrowdedCOMMENT: Parks provide essential services from cradle to grave and need to be reserved decades ahead of use.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFires in historic Auckland buildings tonightThe fires occurred at Bankside Cottage, which is more than 130 years old, and the George Courts building.20 Feb 08:45 AM
InvestmentFirst meeting for housing taskforceAuckland mayor Phil Goff's housing taskforce meets for the first time today, the first step in his plan to respond to fast-paced growth out-stripping housing supply.19 Feb 08:18 PM
InvestmentCan't find the right house? Buy a churchA 99-year-old church - complete with the vicar's residence and separate congregation hall - is up for sale in Auckland.17 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Trash TownA fortune has been spent on landscaping the approach to George Bolt Drive and on a swish tree-lined bike path. It makes a nice introduction for the visitors who arrive at Auckland Airport. So long as they don’t look to closely.Watch13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandHomeowners 'denied a say' in plan rulingGroups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.12 Feb 11:43 PM
Lifestyle'Looks like I've been in a freak accident'An Auckland woman says she was left looking "like a burns victim" after a botched beauty treatment at a Ponsonby salon.10 Feb 11:38 PM
EntertainmentLighthouse artist sheds some lightMichael Parekowhai's The Lighthouse is revealed to the public tonight.10 Feb 04:00 PM
