New ZealandTheatre's golden weather endsJobs to go as council takes over Shore entertainment centre and its $500,000 debt.02 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor to apologise over zoo gardenMayor Len Brown is to apologise to the Mayor of Fukuoka for the demolition of a Japanese garden at Auckland Zoo - a gift from sister city Fukuoka 25 years ago.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLen Brown shrugs off lone protesterA lone protester called on Auckland Mayor Len Brown to step down at the first council meeting of the year.30 Jan 01:51 AM
New ZealandJudge flexes muscles on blueprint hearingsAucklanders have until the end of next month to lodge submissions on the city's new planning rulebook, or Unitary Plan, says Environment Court judge David Kirkpatrick.29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandAd poking fun at Len Brown's affair cleared by watchdogAn advertisement that poked fun at Auckland Mayor Len Brown's extramarital affair has been cleared by the advertising watchdog as humorous and satirical.28 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandLen Brown prosecution case stalledA private prosecution alleging bribery against Auckland's embattled Mayor Len Brown has been stalled at the Auckland District Court.24 Jan 07:37 PM
OpinionEditorial: Brown's ability to fast-track rail weakenedAs part of his platform for last year's local body elections, Mayor Len Brown said he would push for a 2016 start to Auckland's $2.86b city rail link. However, his ability to gain an early start to the rail link has been much reduced.24 Jan 07:13 PM
BusinessDeal leaves icecream makers coldIcecream makers are worried by revelations that the Auckland Council is negotiating a 10-year deal to give Tip Top selling rights at public pools, parks, the waterfront and events.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandCall to plant Japanese garden anewProtesters at Auckland Zoo's demolition of a Japanese garden are demanding firm plans for its replacement, possibly on the city's tourist trail or the Botanic Gardens.23 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Mixed result on mayor's performanceLen Brown vigorously promotes Auckland but debatable how much his ability to be cheerleader is now compromised.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDumped bait threat to birdsCrab fishers leaving a beach strewn with chicken carcasses have outraged residents and conservationists at Omaha.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown prosecution a 'test case'The man taking a private prosecution against Auckland Mayor Len Brown over allegations of bribery and corruption wants the matter to become a "test case".20 Jan 05:37 AM
New ZealandMayor hires a 'bevy of heavies''I put this down as a mayor terrified of the real public.' Questions are being raised about the level of security surrounding Auckland mayor Len Brown.19 Jan 07:16 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Six strategies for 2014This year presents exciting possibilities to deliver on the goals of the Auckland Plan, writes Auckland's Mayor Len Brown.19 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor Brown brushes off protestsEmbattled Len Brown faced hecklers today during his first public appearance of the year.18 Jan 12:53 AM
New ZealandMayor Brown steps out for openingAuckland Mayor Len Brown will make his first public appearance of the year tomorrow at the opening of the $17.5 million transport interchange at Panmure.16 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown's wife target for legal actionShan Inglis is now in the sights of Wellington man Graham McCready, who is considering laying a private prosecution against her over her husband's hotel upgrades and freebies.16 Jan 05:53 AM
New ZealandBrown private prosecution papers filedCharging documents for the private prosecution against embattled Auckland Mayor Len Brown have now been delivered to the city's district court.15 Jan 03:35 AM
New ZealandMayor faces new date: in courtAuckland's embattled mayor has a new date - with a courtroom - as a private prosecution is brought against him today for accepting hotel freebies.14 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBattle to fix Len Brown's imageThe mayoral office is working on ways to rebuild Len Brown's shattered reputation after his sex scandal.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLen Brown keeping a low profileAuckland Mayor Len Brown is lying low and refusing to say exactly when he will resume public duties after his sex scandal, undeclared hotel stays and censure.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandIslanders feel the love at anti-marina concertA fundraising concert for opponents of a planned Waiheke Island marina has been lauded as "Woodstock without the nakedness" by organiser John Hawkesby.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandSir Ed's signs go walkaboutCheeky visitors walking away from the Hillary Trail have been taking their very own keepsake to remember the great man.12 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDonor trust for mayor under fireA private investigator has complained to Auckland Council and the Serious Fraud Office about a trust that was the biggest donor to Len Brown's election campaign.29 Dec 02:38 AM
New ZealandClean sea still needs visual checkHealth authorities are urging people to check the quality of their favourite beach or swimming spot before diving in this summer.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrewer denies journalist promptThe councillor caught out on a junket to the Gold Coast declared the trip to officials - but concedes he may have done so after a call from a journalist.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor amazed Brown fitted in affairOne of the most puzzling aspects of the Len Brown scandal is when he found time to cheat on his wife, says former North Shore City mayor-turned-MP Andrew Williams.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCameron Brewer junket on registerThe pressure on Auckland councillor Cameron Brewer has eased after it was found that a free trip he took to Port Douglas was declared in the council gift register in 2011.22 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Park's sale wrong on many countsResidential prospects should never have entered university-council deal for much-needed sporting facilities, writes Brian Rudman.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown urged: Skip royalsAuckland councillor Dick Quax, an outspoken critic of Mayor Len Brown, has called on him to withdraw from hosting Prince William and wife Catherine early next year.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPay vote adds to pressure on mayorThe scandal that has dogged Len Brown could be having an effect on the mayor doing his job - he has lost a vote on a core policy and failed to keep a promise made to voters at the local body elections.21 Dec 01:59 AM
OpinionEditorial: Colin Maiden Park buy classic win-win for cityIn a tumultuous week for the Auckland Council, one particularly good piece of news for the people of the city slipped largely under the radar.20 Dec 04:30 PM
