New ZealandSpending shows need for recall electionsA lobby group says revelations Auckland Council spent $30,000 on “secret rooms” for Len Brown show New Zealand needs recall elections.06 Dec 10:05 PM
New ZealandWhat secrets are in Brown's new office?Thousands of dollars have been spent building a private bathroom and dressing room hidden behind a bookcase in under-fire Auckland Mayor Len Brown's new office.06 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Whitewater Park must stand on its own feetControversy has dogged the development of the Wero Whitewater Park. It was rejected by the former Manukau City Council five years ago.05 Dec 04:30 PM
America's CupCouncil sees Cup benefitsAuckland Council's major events funding body is interested in working with Team New Zealand to secure hosting rights for the America's Cup Qualifying regatta ahead of the challenger finals and 35th Cup match in Bermuda.05 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Santa, let's talk about housingHousing Minister Nick Smith and Auckland Mayor Len Brown are talking up the first year of the Auckland Housing Accord.04 Dec 08:30 PM
EconomyForeign investors: Hope for home buyersThe Govt is eyeing Australian moves against foreign property speculators amid fresh claims they are forcing Kiwi first-home buyers to the property sidelines.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho wants to be mayor?Who's in line to challenge Len Brown to become Auckland's next mayor? The Herald has analysed the early possibilities.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsAlexandra Park property plan gains paceAlexandra Park's chief executive Dominique Dowding said apartments would be for sale from February and she predicted occupation of the Green Lane West Rd places by the end of 2016.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: 'Wildly out' valuationsReal estate industry experts have labelled the latest residential property revaluations dangerous, with calls for the mass appraisal system to be overhauled or scrapped.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to prosecute window washersAuckland Council has begun pursuing the prosecution of window washers found to be in breach of the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw.28 Nov 03:20 AM
Banking and financeValuation jump paying for do up'sAuckland homeowners made wealthy by their latest Auckland Council valuations are borrowing to do up their houses.27 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandAngry funding debate splits councilThe Auckland Council is at odds over how to implement hefty rates increases and plans for motorway tolls.27 Nov 04:00 PM
Interest ratesAuckland Council split over rates risesAuckland Council is deeply divided on how to implement big rates rises next year, after Mayor Len Brown backed down on introducing rates rises of up to 40 per cent.26 Nov 11:25 PM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Wanted - tough leader to save cityMike Hosking asks, "Am I the only one who thinks things around Auckland Council are getting hopelessly out of control?"26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne Tree Hill debris sale blockedThe story of the Monterey pine that stood on Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill for more than a century took another turn when a man alleged to have tried to sell its remains on Trade Me was charged with theft.26 Nov 04:19 AM
New ZealandCouncil staff oppose tolls referendumAuckland Council staff are opposing a public referendum on whether to charge motorway tolls or raise fuel taxes and rates to fill a multibillion-dollar transport funding gap as allegedly too costly and confusing.24 Nov 04:00 PM
Aged careViews split over retirement village planRyman Healthcare's application to build a retirement village in Greenlane has drawn strong community reaction both for and against the $100 million-plus project.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLen Brown trust under the spotlightA trust that funded Auckland Mayor Len Brown's election campaign and kept donors' identities secret is under police investigation.23 Nov 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNew house could block viewValuable harbour views from 28a Newell St made it the top pick for contestants Jo and Damo Neal on reality show <i>The Block NZ</i>.22 Nov 04:00 PM
TourismHyatt new $200m Viaduct hotelUS hotel chain the new operator of a luxury $200 million Auckland waterfront hotel to be developed by a Chinese property group.20 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandExtra $75m needed for IT resetAuckland Council staff say $25 million of "avoided costs" have been saved by switching technology providers early.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil budget blowout: New detailsNew details can be revealed about an Auckland Council IT project with soaring costs20 Nov 02:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland's big, delayed IT blowoutAn Auckland Council IT project considered key to delivering the promised savings of the "Super City" model faces a budget blowout of up to $100 million.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBid to save NZ's first skyscraperPlans to save New Zealand's first skyscraper, the Civic Building on Aotea Square, or demolish it have been outlined to councillors and the media today.17 Nov 10:51 PM
New ZealandParking worm for early birdsA decision by Auckland Council to raise the price of inner-city carparks will further crowd already stretched public transport, say experts.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJobs with junk on agendaHigh hopes for creating jobs from rubbish are pinned on a community-run recycling hub which has opened in South Auckland.16 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhy doing this could soon be illegalAn Asian custom that has caught on for weddings and birthdays could soon be against in the law in Auckland, and that's not impressing some retailers.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTV show homes: how they faredTwo of the Takapuna homes featured on the first season of TV3's The Block have increased in value by more than 50 per cent, according to official figures out this week.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland busway idea back on the tableConcept plans for $450m of improvements to Auckland's Northern Motorway are also making allowances for a potential busway extension costing about $250m.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRail Link could get Government pushAuckland's $2.4 billion underground rail project may get a push-along from the Government if it follows advice from its Transport Agency.12 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandNew rules threaten storefront signageMany Auckland businesses are alarmed at proposed new council rules shrinking signage on buildings and shop windows.11 Nov 05:40 AM
New ZealandCV crash: First the council site, now QVHeavy demand by homeowners desperate to access details about newly released property revaluations has now brought down the Quotable Value website.11 Nov 01:09 AM
