New ZealandVideos highlight shoddy building workUp to a third of all building inspections in Auckland fail.13 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandConcerns Auckland Council to sell of public landThere are concerns Auckland Council could sell off important public land as they continue to dispose of surplus land to increase land supply and raise cash.12 Oct 06:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council community development staff in radical cleanoutAuckland Council has lost more than half of its community development staff in a radical cleanout that has cut many of its longstanding links with community groups.12 Oct 02:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil salary rises ease offThe rise in pay packets for Auckland Council's top brass has slowed this year, according to a Herald survey.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessRevealed: Major apartment fire hazardsWidespread breaches of fire safety regulations are being discovered as multi-storey leaky apartments are pulled apart during weathertightness repairs.09 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessDescendants lose waterfront land claimFamilies claiming rights to 70ha of waterfront West Auckland land have lost their case in the Court of Appeal - a win for the Auckland Council.08 Oct 10:20 PM
BusinessMega-mall a blight, say criticsCouncillors at each other's throats over Auckland's newest shopping centre.05 Oct 08:54 PM
New ZealandMove to break up parks network foiledA plan by council management to break up the regional park network has been stamped out after a showdown with councillors and a senior mayoral aide.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst image of $13.9m cycleway releasedAuckland's new super-bikeway over Spaghetti Junction will boast a deep purple surface in striking contrast to the motorway grey beneath it.30 Sep 11:16 PM
New ZealandCouncil bid to kill Bright caseAuckland Council has applied to have Penny Bright's defamation proceedings struck out, after racking up more than $100,000 on lawyers.30 Sep 04:00 PM
Property$104K legal bill in rates debt battleAuckland Council has racked up more than $100,000 on lawyers in an ongoing battle with activist Penny Bright over $33,372 in unpaid rates and penalties.30 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandLen Brown escapes parking fineMayor Len Brown has avoided a parking fine despite his chauffeur-driven mayoral car snapped in a Nuffield Street loading bay.27 Sep 12:02 AM
BusinessSt James Theatre back in limelightA new documentary about the initial restoration of Auckland's historic St James Theatre will premiere next month.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bicultural hang-up skews city arts planAuckland's point of difference is not the glories or supremacy of one ethnicity over another, but our place in the Pacific as a smorgasbord of cultures and ethnicities, writes Brian Rudman.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council could exceed staff budget againAuckland Council cannot give an assurance that staff costs - which blew out $63 million in the past year - will stay within budget this year.24 Sep 02:42 AM
ConstructionCouncil crackdown on shoddy buildingConcern about shoddy building work in Auckland has prompted the appointment of a full-time council investigator to lay complaints with professional licensing bodies.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFood waste collection strikes a green noteA proposed Auckland-wide food waste collection has been extended in parts of the City and the number of homes taking the service is growing.20 Sep 01:00 PM
New ZealandCity defends $63m staff blowoutA $63 million blowout in staff costs is being downplayed by Auckland Council staff, who say savings in other areas have led to an $80 million budget surplus this year.17 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBill McKay: New design for Freyberg Place misses the markThe council is planning to redesign Freyberg Place. This is one of our most urban public places but the vision we've seen in the Herald is for a bush walk.14 Sep 07:54 PM
New ZealandCouncil aims for a waste-free cityUsed nappies, beer bottles, takeaway cups, your Herald - all items that are likely to end up in the bin once they're finished with.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFootball coach grassed offFour hours of DIY with weed-eater does the job which Auckland Council refused to do13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRising staff costs an election issueAuckland Council's staffing and salary bill has grown steadily in the five years of the Super City and will be a big issue in next year's local body elections, says Councillor Cameron Brewer.11 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessAuckland's Civic building on the blockOnce it was Auckland's tallest office building. Soon it could be converted into dozens of apartments or a hotel.07 Sep 05:00 PM
EntertainmentArts fight back at the squareThe city's arts, culture and civic precinct around Aotea Square is fighting back against the drift of corporate offices, apartments, shops and restaurants.06 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuLegal threat ahead of council funding voteThe head of a panel that selects Auckland Council's Maori advisers threatened councillors with personal legal action over a vote to release ratepayer money.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandParking ticket blitz u-turnAuckland Transport has done a 180 on more than two dozen fines issued in a 2am parking blitz.01 Sep 06:41 AM
Freight and logisticsAuckland Transport 'can't accommodate growth'Auckland Transport has less money to spend on capital works this year, says chief executive David Warburton.01 Sep 02:27 AM
New ZealandAuckland to miss out on online votingAucklanders won't be able to choose their next council at the click of a mouse because it is too big.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand$4.2b to be invested in Auckland's transportThe Government and Auckland Council have today signed off terms of reference setting out how central and local government will work together to develop the city's transport system.27 Aug 04:27 AM
New ZealandRalston considers running for CouncilMedia personality Bill Ralston says he is seriously looking at running for a seat on Auckland Council next year.26 Aug 11:44 PM
New ZealandFirefighter fumes over parking fineAn Auckland firefighter fined for parking his engine at a bus stop has hit out at what he calls over-zealous traffic wardens.26 Aug 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCourt refuses City Rail Link appealA major roadblock has been unblocked after the Environment Court refused to rule in favour of a powerful landlord.26 Aug 12:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil driver busted for illegal parkAuckland Transport wardens who fined more than two dozen residents for parking on footpaths were not so quick to nab a council driver for doing the same thing.25 Aug 12:44 AM
