BusinessPorts of Auckland firm boosts profit to $28.9mPorts of Auckland said its first-half net profit rose by 9.5 per cent to $28.9 million in the six months to December, driven by higher freight volumes.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRotten oak tree had passed checksA two-tonne tree branch that snapped from a 150yo oak tree, badly damaging a row of parked cars in Auckland Domain yesterday, had been 'extensively checked'.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council reins in runaway IT systemA Super City IT project that soared in cost from $71 million to $157 million is back on track, say council officials, but some councillors still have concerns.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand$9.2m makeover turns to dustSt Patrick's Square, a pride and joy of central Auckland's streetscape upgrade programme, is looking unloved only five years after a $9.2 million makeover.18 Feb 04:30 PM
EconomyPeters: Investigate SkyCity shares tradeWinston Peters says the Financial Markets Authority must investigate "a huge volume" in trading of SkyCity shares.17 Feb 08:57 PM
EconomyConvention centre short on seatsThe capacity of the proposed Convention Centre falls under the limits the founding study on the project said was needed to make it viable for a return to the economy.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Eden sightseers locked inSunset-chasers and their cars have been locked in Auckland's Mt Eden Domain again - despite a council apology last month to people stranded there by an earlier closing time.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTim Hazledine: Auckland needs to think hard about port land'Economists make forecasts," said the late, great, economist John Kenneth Galbraith, "not because they know, but because they are asked."16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoaties rally against council port plansAuckland boaties are rallying against council plans to weaken controls over further reclamation of the Waitemata Harbour for port use.16 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionTony Holman: Beware that cloak-and-dagger councilTony Holman writes: The secretive assets sales project highlights the anti-people, anti-democratic nature of the local government structure foisted upon the people of Auckland.16 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionMP plays wait and see on bridge SkyPathNorthcote MP Jonathan Coleman won't say whether he supports the SkyPath proposed for beneath the Auckland Harbour Bridge but he is in favour of people using the bridge.16 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to ease stance over reclamationPorts of Auckland has won a huge victory allowing it to use more of the Waitemata Harbour to park cars after Auckland councillors yesterday caved in on tough rules for reclamation.12 Feb 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsOfficials quietly pass city wharf planThe Auckland Council has approved two large wharf extensions into Waitemata Harbour for port use - without notifying the public or councillors.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkyPath worries villa coupleErica Hannam and Richard Tout are restoring their heritage-listed Northcote Pt villa but are concerned about the proposed SkyPath pedestrian and cycle way.11 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessCouncils financially prudent, says funderNew Zealand territorial authorities have assets of $117.4 billion yet extremely low debt levels of only $10.8 billion, says a financial chief.10 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Port's secret harbour grabCouncillors will be asked to permit the port company to reclaim 2ha of harbour every 10 years into the future, writes Brian Rudman.10 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionArch Hill residents in deal with BunningsArch Hill residents have won concessions from big-box retailer Bunnings in an attempt to minimise the effects of the controversial new store on their Auckland neighbourhood.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCemeteries running out of roomAuckland will run out of room for graves at two of its three main cemeteries within four years, and will spend up to $46.5 million to acquire and develop land for more burial plots.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRants & Raves: Messy BayMission Bay Reserve is one of Auckland's most popular summer evening spots. So why are the men's loos allowed to get so filthy?04 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandApology for stranded groupAuckland Council has apologised to visitors whose cars were locked in the Mt Eden domain for two hours after closing and who were asked to pay a $40 release fee.04 Feb 01:35 AM
New Zealand$1 million for 100-year-old homeA run-down Parnell home, complete with peeling wallpaper and a rusty roof, is set to go under the hammer for more than $1 million.02 Feb 11:26 PM
New ZealandCouncillors on AT board face the axeAuckland Mayor Len Brown opposes a plan to stop councillors serving as board members on Auckland Transport.02 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors face board banEXCLUSIVE: Auckland bureaucrats have come up with a plan to dump councillors from sitting on the board of Auckland Transport.02 Feb 01:16 AM
New ZealandTraffic fine defaulter owes $37,523Almost $9 million in parking and traffic fines has gone unpaid in Auckland in the past year, and the worst offender owes nearly $38k.01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrams in Auckland: Back to the future?Trams could be heading into Auckland city again, almost 60 years after the original tracks were torn up.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInquiry into council part in $1b centreAuditor-General Lyn Provost has begun an inquiry into Auckland Council's involvement in a new town centre at Westgate, which is costing ratepayers about $200m.30 Jan 04:00 PM
