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
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: U-turn one in eye for intensification godCouncillors finally moved to rethink rezoning plans, and it's about time too, writes Brian Rudman.02 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandIndependent group could decide Auckland housing stalemateBitter divisions over housing density in Auckland could be referred to an independent group to find a lasting solution.01 Mar 05:39 AM
BusinessAuckland's housing problem: Govt could intervenePrime Minister John Key will not rule out Government intervention to solve Auckland's housing problem.29 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council spending 'a shambles'Auckland mayoral candidate Vic Crone is calling for heads to roll after Auckland Council spent $1.2 billion on IT and has "nothing to show for it".29 Feb 06:36 AM
New ZealandPalino: 'No dirty politics in my campaign'WATCH: A combative John Palino angrily brushed aside any links to the Len Brown sex scandal today when announcing he is running for mayoral office again.29 Feb 04:13 AM
Business$1b in IT costs 'wasted'The Super City has spent $1.24 billion on IT since it was formed in 2010 - enough to pay for the council's half share of the $2.5 billion city rail link.28 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul LittlePaul Little: An embarrassment of MayorsSome say Auckland gets the mayor it deserves. I'd like to think that's yet to happen, writes Paul Little.27 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Council caves before home ownersAuckland Council is reverting to its Unitary Plan proposal, which will provide for just over 80,000 new homes by 2040, writes Bernard Hickey.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil going back to drawing boardThe Auckland Council is going back to the drawing board after a majority of councillors scuttled housing density proposals in the city's leafy suburbs on Wednesday.25 Feb 05:50 AM
BusinessCouncil: Landlords have too much powerAuckland Council says landlords have too much power over tenants and it wants the Government to introduce random auditing of rentals.24 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Why focus on other cultures and not our own?Quality celebration of all our cultures more sorely needed than a parade each, writes Brian Rudman.24 Feb 01:45 AM
