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
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
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
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
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
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
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
New ZealandGreen light for quarry apartmentsA new special housing area for up to 90 apartments is approved - but the tenants will potentially have to tolerate years of a quarry being filled up at their back door.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandArt deco building to be a facadeThe historic former headquarters of lingerie company Berlei, standing in the way of the $500 million-plus SkyCity International Convention Centre, will be gutted and only its facade will remain.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity boss facing jail for tax dodgeAfter months of maintaining his innocence ex-Heart of the City boss Alex Swney phoned his parents to say he was going to plead guilty to nearly $1.8m in tax evasion.28 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWeather gods lay it on for birthdayLive music, fireworks, nearly all the oysters in the country and chainsaw-juggling buskers with a backdrop of three days of spectacular weather: Auckland's 175th Anniversary.26 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessApartment life: Ups and downsPrime Minister John Key has said apartments are an option for first-home buyers. Property editor Anne Gibson explores the pros and cons.26 Jan 04:00 PM
