New ZealandHowick's character a core issuePeople in Howick are keeping demands for Council simple: protect their ward's "special character" while ensuring trips to the city are less of an ordeal.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlbany boom unsettling for someAlbany ward, like much of Auckland, is growing. But that change comes with worries.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLink cost rise puts damper on govt dealAucklanders may have to stump up extra $300 million for City Rail Link after confirmation the cost has blown out to between $2.8 billion and $3.4 billion.14 Sep 08:55 AM
New ZealandPrivate money may fund light railMayoral contenders Phil Goff and Vic Crone both say they will tap private investors to pay for an Auckland light rail system if central government fails to fund it.14 Sep 04:37 AM
New ZealandPublic transport tops the agendaImprovements to public transport are top of the agenda in Albert-Eden-Roskill.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link funding breakthroughIn a major milestone for Auckland City, the Government will today officially stump up half the cost of the long-awaited city rail link.13 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: In the race, but not to winCOMMENT: Mark Thomas used to run a fancy up-market eatery overlooking the Ferry Buildings. He should have stuck with it.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSafety key issue for Manurewa-PapakuraSprucing up tired town centres, public safety and managing ongoing residential growth are the biggest concerns for Manurewa-Papakura ward voters.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRalston and Lee duke it outIt's the battle of the bruisers. Mike Lee versus Bill Ralston for the coveted Waitemata and Gulf seat.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopefuls share vision for futureCriticism said leadership race was between mediocre candidates and called for big ideas. Bernard Orsman asked contenders how they'll do that.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand$220k on replacing playground swingsT-bar swings are being removed from Auckland playgrounds after a set suddenly failed while being used by a child.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Who would stand for local govt?COMMENT: As we prepare to yawn our way through another round of local government elections, spare a thought for the masochists fighting to represent you.06 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionGoff, Crone, wear your party hatsCOMMENT: Be honest. Say what you represent and, in the spirit of openness and transparency, be clear about who is supporting your candidacy.05 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionWorst highway junction just got worseCOMMENT: With the passing of Auckland's Unitary Plan, Warkworth's notorious State Highway 1 intersection at Hill St just got worse.04 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanRoughan: Auckland's rubbish take-overCOMMENT: Little things can tell voters a lot about their local government. The Super City's new inorganic recycling service came to our house this week.02 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland building inspectors in hot demandAuckland Council is in urgent need of dozens of qualified building inspectors.30 Aug 11:05 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanAll aboard another bureaucratic blunderComment: Auckland Transport can sometimes be its own worst enemy. AT hit Crone for ads but what about its own bus signage?30 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDBusinessAuckland Council's debt rises to $7.6bDebt rose as New Zealand's biggest city stepped up investment to try to manage the rapid rise in its population.29 Aug 03:52 AM
New ZealandLost tickets a wallet-busterAuckland Council is charging customers three full days parking fees if they lose their ticket at three of its central city carparks.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessDevelopers quit fast-track as prices soarDevelopers who pushed for fast-track development rights in some of Auckland's special housing areas are now walking away from the process.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSword-wielding man: so what happened?David Rankin's version of events that he and Don Brash were threatened differs from TVNZ's head of news.22 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandVic Crone aims for undecided votersCentre-right Auckland mayoral candidate Vic Crone says she is encouraged by a poll showing a big chunk of undecided voters in the race for city hall.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrone promises hard line on Council bodiesVic Crone is promising to take a tough line with the council's business units, saying they are a law unto themselves and not delivering value for money.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMeet the Hurricanes fan behind the Unitary PlanAuckland Council planning manager John Duguid led the Unitary Plan process. He was relieved was see the 'massive beast' come into force.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff rules mayoral race - so farPhil Goff has established a commanding lead in the Auckland mayoral race with fewer than four weeks until voting begins, according to one poll.21 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandBattleground AucklandSuper City reporter Bernard Orsman takes a look at some of the key match-ups that will determine the outcome of October's elections.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFilipaina stays quiet on Rio jauntFilipaina, chairman of Unitary Plan committee, is not talking about his Rio trip - but photos circulating on social media show he had a whale of a time.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral candidates up to 19The Electoral Office has added business school owner Susanna Kruger to the list of candidates standing for the Auckland mayoralty.17 Aug 05:45 AM
BusinessLand-bankers drop affordable housingLooming lapse of the affordability rule in up to half of special housing areas sparks land-banking accusations.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council's $90,000 survey 'a waste'Auckland Council wasted $90,000 to reveal only a tiny minority of Aucklanders are satisfied with its performance, the Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance says.16 Aug 05:20 AM
BusinessTwelve Questions with Helen O'SullivanProperty developer Helen O'Sullivan says Unitary Plan will greatly help solve Auckland's housing crisis by enabling developers to build mid-priced housing.15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMen's names will remain on ballotThe names of two men caught up in local body election dramas this week will remain on the ballot.15 Aug 07:08 AM
New ZealandArt deco flats keep heritage protectionA block of art deco-style flats in central Auckland have kept heritage protection in a new planning rulebook for the city.15 Aug 12:55 AM
