New ZealandCouncil says sorry for hedge demandsAngela and Peter Signal have received an apology from Auckland Council after being told they had to trim a hedge planted on council land, but want an explanation.21 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionBunnings gets OK for Grey Lynn storeA controversial new Bunnings store on Great North Rd in Grey Lynn, Auckland, has been approved.20 Nov 02:53 AM
New ZealandAirport worker fired for watching rugbyAn airport worker fired for watching sport on television instead of working has lost his unfair dismissal claim.19 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandBunfight over bakery seatsShopowner wants to provide a place to rest and hopefully lure customers, but council insists it has to charge.19 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandInquiry into mayor's affair drags onAn Auckland Council review of any use of council resources by Mayor Len Brown in his affair with Bevan Chuang is taking longer than expected.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCarpet firm's complaint over $960k contractCarpet manufacturer Godfrey Hirst has complained to the Auditor-General that a $960,000 contract was not put out to tender.18 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPort calls in legal heavyweightPorts of Auckland has hired top lawyer Mai Chen to help it in a row with the Auckland Council over measures to reclaim more of the Waitemata Harbour.17 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandWynyard quarter's next stageWork is underway in the next stage of the Wynyard Quarter development on Auckland's waterfront.17 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandSuper City clears the desksAuckland Council workers may be losing their desks when the council shifts into its new Albert St headquarters next year.15 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Where culture means BroadwayThe thriving performing arts side of Auckland's $1.31 billion arts and culture economy is all but forgotten, writes Brian Rudman.14 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandMayor's office confirms Hong Kong tripThe Auckland mayoral office has confirmed today that Mayor Len Brown took a trip to Hong Kong in January this year at the invitation of the Hong Kong Government.12 Nov 03:37 AM
New ZealandLen Brown announces new CEOStephen Town will take home an annual salary of $630,000 in his role as Auckland Council's new chief executive, Len Brown has announced.08 Nov 01:31 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Living wage the only decent optionThere's something rather heart-warming about the growing popularity of the "living wage" movement, writes Brian Rudman. Despite three decades of market economic indoctrination, NZ's underlying sense of fairness and decency remains intact.07 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Irish maverick behind Paddy's Puzzle houseI am seeking information on behalf of my 84-year-old friend. His family shifted to Auckland from Northland in 1941 and lived for a time in Paddy's Puzzle in Parnell. Tom would like to know more about its origins.06 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandBrown wants living wage for staffMayor Len Brown will propose a "living wage" of $18.40 for all Auckland Council staff at a council meeting today.06 Nov 04:30 PM
New Zealand$23,000 for council satchelsAuckland councillors and local board members have been given leather satchels to carry their council documents, at a cost of $23,304.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPoll backs no-mow policyMost Aucklanders, with the exception of central suburbs dwellers, appear to support the controversial council decision to stop mowing roadside berms.31 Oct 04:30 PM
NRLStrong sales for NRL NinesEden Park will be at near capacity for the inaugural Auckland's NRL Nines tournament judging by current ticket sales, organisers predict.29 Oct 02:36 AM
New ZealandOwnership clash at coastal parkPublic access to part of a beach beside one of Auckland's most scenic coastal parks is in doubt because of an ownership dispute.27 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandClaim and more counterclaimBevan Chuang claims Luigi Wewege knew of the relationship between her and Len Brown in July, three months before the election.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandWewege: 'I was politically naive'Luigi Wewege, the most wanted man in New Zealand, sat down for one tell-all interview.26 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandOut better than up: AucklandersA sizeable section of Aucklanders appear to prefer more urban sprawl to higher buildings, despite Mayor Len Brown's goal of a compact city.25 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionDana Wensley: Naughty mayors? They're everywhereEvery supercity seems to have a mayor behaving badly at its helm, writes Dana Wensley. Mayor Len Brown's exploits prove that Auckland can now rub shoulders with other supercities.24 Oct 04:30 PM
ConstructionAuckland job market boomCity's unemployment at lowest level since 2011 with average pay up to $1135 a week, writes Anne Gibson.22 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown to focus on 'rebuilding'Independent consultants to examine use of council resources during affair, and treatment of Bevan Chuang.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'I need to redeem myself'Len Brown sat down with Herald reporter Bernard Orsman and gave a frank interview about his marriage, integrity and that job reference for his mistress.21 Oct 04:30 PM
New Zealand'I'm in a bit of hot water'Len Brown has made his first post-affair public appearance today, and says it will take a while to "reacclimatise'' himself in the eyes of Aucklanders.21 Oct 03:37 AM
New ZealandBrown ditches first post-affair eventAuckland Mayor Len Brown has pulled out of his first, post-affair public engagement at Three Kings Primary School this morning.20 Oct 08:33 PM
LiveNew ZealandBrown inquiry to look at job referenceAn Auckland Council inquiry into mayor Len Brown's extra-marital spending is being widened to look at a reference the mayor provided for his ex-mistress.20 Oct 04:30 PM
