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
New ZealandVerdict blights Banks' 34-year careerToday's guilty verdict has ended John Banks' 34-year political career at least three months earlier than he would have hoped.05 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandScattering ashes may require permissionA proposal to stop the scattering of ashes at public places without Auckland Council permission will have an significant impact on families, say funeral directors.04 Jun 02:32 AM
EntertainmentThe Block gets green lightThe next season of renovation show The Block NZ has been given the green light - with some council-imposed extras to the cast.31 May 10:42 PM
New ZealandWatercare connection fee up 23.5%The water connection fee in urban Auckland has risen by 23.5 per cent to $12,075 at a time when Auckland Council and the Government are trying to reduce housing costs.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklanders to pay more for waterAuckland households will have to pay more for water and wastewater charges from July.27 May 06:45 AM
Freight and logisticsCity's $35m property spending spreeProperties worth $35 million have been bought to secure the route for Auckland's proposed $2.86 billion City Rail Link.25 May 09:30 PM
New Zealand$2.8b cuts to cap city rates toutedPlanning is under way to slash $2.8 billion of new spending at Auckland Council to control soaring debt and rates while pushing ahead with the $2.86 billion City Rail Link.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWriting on the web for old-school text booksStudents' needs increasingly met online but printed books still seen as key22 May 12:11 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Hulse keeping marijuana reform pot on the boilOver recent months, Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse has found herself advocating for a major change in the legal status of marijuana, writes Brian Rudman.20 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBrown's pay set to rise by 3.4 per centAuckland Mayor Len Brown will be paid $259,500 from July after the Remuneration Authority approved a 3.4 per cent pay rise.18 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Selling square astute bit of council businessThe fate of a fountain installed in downtown Auckland's Queen Elizabeth Square in 1980 speaks volumes about that space.16 May 08:22 PM
New ZealandIs Auckland for sale?Is Auckland for sale? The question arises following a mystery development bid on Queens Wharf and a private plan for Queen Elizabeth Square.16 May 05:00 PM
SharesAkl Airport predicts big uplift in visitorsAuckland Airport has forecast annual international visitor growth that could be worth $19 billion to the tourism industry by 2025.16 May 03:15 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Unhappy landings for ratepayersMayor Len Brown and his council's supine surrender to the bully-boy tactics of the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust has been embarrassing, writes Brian Rudman.15 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandBrown: We've got it right on boozeMayor Len Brown says Auckland Council's draft alcohol policy has "struck the right balance" between the need to reduce harm and providing the night-life of an international city.13 May 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsDeep harbour access key: marine firmsSuperyacht firms say their multi-millionaire customers will sail off to Australian shipyards for lucrative refit and service contracts if Auckland does not develop more deep-water facilities.12 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandShut bars at 3am: top copAuckland's top-ranking police officer has criticised a proposal that would allow some bar owners to get a two hour extension on trading hours.12 May 05:00 PM
BusinessWarning on 'low-ball' land grabA lawyer has warned Auckland property owners about selling their real estate to public bodies, saying "low-ball" valuations are depriving people of the real estate's true worth.12 May 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Liquor policy will not stifle vibrant city nightlifeEditorial: Only a decade ago, all-night bars were touted as an essential part of a vibrant and dynamic Auckland. How times have changed.12 May 05:00 PM
OpinionCameron Brewer: Liquor policy leaves a sour tasteThis policy, if adopted, will see cordons go up around the alcohol section of every supermarket early in the morning and late at night, writes Cameron Brewer.12 May 05:43 AM
BDBDSharesAkld Airport to sell $150m retail bondsAuckland International Airport plans to sell $150 million of seven-year bonds that will trade on the NZX, completing the long-term debt funding of last month's capital return.12 May 12:54 AM
New ZealandTrouble brewing as council debt soarsRatepayers face a legacy of debt as council borrowing soars to replace creaking assets and cater for growth, while keeping rates down.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew plan for downtown AucklandAuckland Council is in talks to privatise a section of QEII Square as part of a $300m redevelopment by Precinct Properties of the Downtown Shopping Centre, say sources.08 May 05:00 PM
EconomyHow your house value changedFirst home buyer numbers had picked up nationally in March according to new figures from QV out today. So what happened where you live? Check our infographic.08 May 12:00 AM
Economy18,000 new homes for AucklandA third tranche of "Special Housing Areas" will create 18,000 new residences across Auckland. Click here for details and maps of the new areas, announced today.07 May 03:30 AM
EconomyNew Akld housing areas to be namedAuckland mayor Len Brown has just announced a 'significant' number of new approvals of special housing areas will be revealed today.06 May 07:45 PM
New ZealandOfficials accused of hiding reportA damning report on stormwater practices at Auckland Council is being suppressed because some officers do not want to confront home truths, says councillor Chris Darby.04 May 07:16 PM
