New ZealandQE Square option kept from council, says officialThe privatisation of Queen Elizabeth Square in downtown Auckland has allegedly been pushed through a council committee without councillors being told of an option to retain the $60 million public open space.23 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand$40k neighbours' renovation row'It was goodbye to views and gardens and hello to block walls, cheap roofing materials...' Three residents have spent $40k fighting a neighbour's house extensions.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the end of the Big Smoke?The Cancer Society is appealing to Auckland suburbs with the city's highest rates of smoking for help to press for a smokefree bylaw and possibly fines.22 Jun 05:00 PM
LifestyleThrifty but niftyDionne Christian discovers Auckland's full of fantastic holiday fun - with cool activities that are easy on the pocket.20 Jun 07:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Mayor's arty plan hijacks our wharfThe Auckland Council is bending all the rules to fast-track the erection of a mock ye olde state house on Queens Wharf, the nation's most expensive piece of real estate, writes Brian Rudman.19 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandVenetian glass chandelier to light up Queens WharfA 4.5 tonne Venetian hand-blown glass chandelier of native flowers, birds and insects is the centrepiece of a large public sculpture at the end of Queens Wharf.19 Jun 05:00 PM
Business4 storeys to 7: Residents plan revoltResidents of an inner-city Auckland suburb are outraged at a developer's plans to increase an apartment block which appear to have council blessing.17 Jun 09:50 PM
New ZealandMayor pushes pollution issueAuckland Mayor Len Brown has seized on pollution from diesel buses as ammunition for early government funding of a $2.86 billion underground railway.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCall for ban on new liquor storesA two-year ban on new liquor stores in Auckland's CBD is being proposed by the council in its newly released draft alcohol policy.16 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessProgressive seeks action in DevonportFor more than two years, Progressive Enterprises has wanted a new Countdown on its Devonport land.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBuilding a better city waterfrontThe reuse of rainwater, secure bike parking and community gardens are part of a concerted effort to make Wynyard Quarter the leader of sustainable urban development in New Zealand.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBus lane eyed for eco carsAllowing electric cars in bus and high-occupancy vehicle lanes is being suggested to encourage more drivers to take advantage of renewable power generation.15 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuMatariki this year gets risqueAn R-rated burlesque haka has been added to this year's Maori New Year line-up.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAdams seeks major changes to Unitary PlanEnvironment Minister Amy Adams is seeking major changes to the Auckland Unitary Plan, which she says will not provide enough houses and make housing even more unaffordable in its current form.13 Jun 04:53 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Ashes to ashes ... then let's not get too officious about the next stepDemanding that bereaved families gain official permission before scattering the "cremains" of a loved one in a public place is a proposal that is doomed to fail, writes Brian Rudman.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmployee helped herself to public purseRatepayers are almost $20,000 out of pocket after a former Auckland Council employee helped herself to the public purse to buy items she couldn't otherwise afford.12 Jun 06:51 AM
New ZealandCouncil delay decision on Hobsonville rezoningA 20ha block of land at Hobsonville set aside for the marine industry will now be used for housing after a vote by Auckland councillors today.12 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandRubbish trial is food for thoughtA North Shore family of three produced 20 litres of food waste last week, and cut their rubbish bag use by more than half using a separate bin for their organic scraps.11 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessWhat to do with the Civic Building?Auckland Council's Civic Building, which contains asbestos, could become a hotel or apartments and its ground-floor be converted into shops.09 Jun 11:15 PM
New ZealandUncertain future for planning staffAbout 500 planning staff at Auckland Council face an uncertain future in a major restructuring exercise announced today.09 Jun 04:33 AM
New ZealandCouncil rejects $75m offer for carparkThe Auckland Council has rejected a $75 million offer for the Downtown carpark - with the CEO saying it's 'not currently for sale'.09 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandBrown: Ashes rule 'hard' to enforceAuckland's mayor Len Brown has distanced himself from a tough by-law proposal on scattering ashes, admitting it would 'very hard' to enforce.08 Jun 10:04 PM
OpinionEditorial: Crass bylaw for ashes deserves rapid burialEditorial: It is only natural that families want to sprinkle ashes in places that were meaningful to the deceased.08 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKerre McIvorKerre McIvor: Misery-makers should bury their proposalCouncillors are asking the public to comment on a proposed bylaw making it illegal for people to scatter their loved one's ashes in public places, writes Kerre McIvor.07 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWho will play at Mt Smart?The Warriors are considering legal action over one of America's legendary bands being booked into the rugby league club's stadium on a key weekend next season.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDilemma of last farewellsOnly death and taxes are certain in life but anyone who has buried a loved one knows the tax lingers longer than the living.06 Jun 10:00 PM
LifestyleDig in, it's Arbor DayGet out the gumboots and spades, urges Dionne Christian, and plant natives to spruce up the region's parks.06 Jun 06:00 PM
LifestyleE for eeek: Eateries with poor gradesPopular ethnic restaurants, catering companies, sushi shops and butchers are among nearly 90 Auckland eateries with below par food hygiene.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: NZ's richest and happiestRaking in the country's highest household incomes is not making Aucklanders feel happier or more financially secure than other New Zealanders.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSurprise bid for prime CBD parking spotThe operators of Tournament Parking have made a surprise offer of $75 million today to buy the downtown carpark from Auckland Council.06 Jun 04:18 AM
New ZealandKey: Banks is honest, has 'options'Prime Minister John Key continues to back John Banks as "an honest man" and says he still has "options" despite being found guilty of knowingly filing a false electoral return.06 Jun 01:55 AM
New ZealandSelf-styled watchdogs claim Banks' scalpSelf-styled public watchdogs Penny Bright and Graham McCready claimed their biggest scalp yesterday as Act MP John Banks was found guilty of electoral fraud.05 Jun 11:45 PM
New ZealandBattle over commuters' city parkingResidents' groups ringing central Auckland are ganging up on the city's transport authority to banish commuter parking from their streets.05 Jun 05:00 PM
