OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Council ownership shackling port to pastAuckland is being offered a list of unlikely alternative sites for wharves intruding too far into the Waitemata, writes John Roughan.19 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessPenny Bright to appeal unpaid ratesActivist Penny Bright says she will appeal a judgment against her for unpaid rates on her Kingsland house.18 Feb 12:38 AM
EditorialEditorial: Unitary Plan needs nerve to see throughIt is too easy to panic politicians in election year, particularly in local body elections where the turnouts are usually low.14 Feb 04:00 PM
EmploymentTeen's rubbish truck death: council prosecutedDevonshire, of West Harbour, was crushed in the incident which happened on her fifth week in the job.13 Feb 02:45 AM
New ZealandLisa Carrington takes on weed battleOlympic champion kayaker Lisa Carrington has expressed her frustration with the state of a North Shore lake.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandRecycling bin dropped at Council officeAuckland Council had a hard time missing Vinko Bosnyak's complaint today -- he parked it at their front door.11 Feb 06:03 AM
BusinessAuckland housing rezone loses supportA majority of Auckland councillors now do not support plans to rezone thousands of homes for more intensive housing and apartments.10 Feb 11:15 PM
BusinessAuckland central hot option for residentsProgression in Auckland central pushed by Auckland Council has made the city a fantastic place to live for residents.09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTower fix could sting ratepayersCladding problems on Auckland Council's 31-storey HQ may cost tens of millions to repair.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDomain development: Roads to be closedSeveral roads will be closed and greater access provided to pedestrians and cyclists under a draft master plan for the development of Auckland Domain.03 Feb 01:13 AM
ConstructionBattle over Maori burial siteFletcher executives will face protests from a small Maori community in Mangere when they attend a planning hearing tomorrow for a proposed new housing project.02 Feb 04:15 AM
EntertainmentReview: St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2016Follow all the action from today's Laneway music festival in Auckland with as many reviews as Chris Schulz, Rachel Bache and Amy Shanks can muster.01 Feb 09:25 AM
Freight and logistics'Tolls not the answer to fund city rail link'Tolls are not the answer to fund big transport projects in Auckland like the $2.5 billion city rail link, says mayoral candidate Mark Thomas and the Taxpayers' Union.28 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandCouncil deal to benefit lonely elderly AucklandersLonely elderly Aucklanders will soon have access to activity centres in council pensioner villages through a proposed council deal with the Selwyn Foundation.28 Jan 12:55 AM
Freight and logistics$4bn fix to unblock the jamsBusiness leaders have welcomed Prime Minister John Key's State of the Nation address - but one has indicated disappointment on the housing front.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialMayor's firm passion for rail pays offThe Prime Minister's reading of the politics of the issue is an implicit tribute to the effort of the departing mayor, Len Brown, as it was three years ago.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsAucklanders could pay tolls to fund CRLThe Government has not ruled out allowing Auckland Council to toll motorists to help fund the $2.5 billion City Rail Link.27 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandKey's state of the nation - full speechPrime Minister John Key delivers his eighth state of the nation speech as Prime Minister. Read his full speech.27 Jan 12:07 AM
Freight and logisticsCity rail link: Govt too slow - LabourJohn Key outlines plan to make an early start on the main works of Auckland's $2.5b city rail link. But Andrew Little says the commitment should have come long ago.26 Jan 11:30 PM
BusinessQ&A: Jim Quinn, Auckland Council strategy chiefThe Auckland Council strategy chief talks about the Demographia report and Auckland housing.24 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessTop restaurant may be gone foreverPlans to re-establish an award-winning restaurant on Auckland's Long Bay Beach have been halted "indefinitely" after the discovery of historic human remains.18 Jan 01:44 AM
Business$2 million home demolished for car parkA stately home with a CV of $2.6 million that stood for nearly a century in Remuera Rd has been demolished by its new owner and turned into a parking lot.14 Jan 03:44 AM
BusinessStink brewing over council approval for compost plantA stink is brewing over Auckland Council's decision to approve behind closed doors a major expansion of a waste recycling plant on Puketutu Island in the Manukau Harbour.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionCameron Brewer: Broken zoning promises will hurt at pollsIt's not just height, it's density. In the widespread mixed housing suburban zones all a developer now needs to secure is a quarter of an acre, writes Cameron Brewer.12 Jan 02:02 AM
BusinessWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandMan found not guilty of bribing council workerAn Auckland man charged by the Serious Fraud Office of trying to bribe an Auckland Council employee has been found not guilty.23 Dec 08:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil training spend $7mThe Auckland Council has spent more than $28 million on staff training and related travel costs in four years.21 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council boss gets $60K pay riseThe council's governing body has decided to offer Stephen Town a new remuneration package of $690,000 an amount that will be fixed for two years from January 15.17 Dec 04:11 AM
ConstructionAuckland rezoning maps set to be releasedAuckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.16 Dec 08:57 AM
BusinessNo public consultation over rezoningA call for public consultation on rezoning more suburban areas for townhouses and apartments has been quashed by Mayor Len Brown.14 Dec 08:30 PM
BusinessRod Drury 'incredibly proud' of CroneXero chief executive "incredibly proud" of NZ managing director Victoria Crone, who has resigned from her role to make a bid for the Auckland mayoralty.14 Dec 05:22 AM
New ZealandXero boss in race for mayoraltyThe contest to find a new mayor for the Super City moved up a gear yesterday when business boss Victoria Crone put her hat in the ring.14 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandSelwyn in line to run council flatsOne of New Zealand's biggest aged-care providers is believed to have been picked by Auckland Council to take over managing the council's 1412 pensioner flats.13 Dec 04:00 PM
