New ZealandGrants purse increasing to $14mAucklanders' rates have given a $46 million boost to 10 rescue, safety, arts and cultural groups in the past four years and a further $14 million gift is proposed for the 2013-14 year.17 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Affordable housing? It's right under your nose, guysBill English should look into a mirror next time he points the finger at Auckland Council for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing, writes Brian Rudman.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBeach wedding trumps racesA populare seaside horse race has been pipped at the post by a couple who booked the picturesque beach venue for their wedding.12 Jan 04:30 PM
EconomyAuckland the growth giantThree to four people will arrive in Auckland every hour, based on the next 30 years' population projections.06 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandDogs dying to find a homeMore than 360 impounded dogs were killed this year despite being suitable for adoption.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCampground stays put for nowAn outpouring of support for the 80-year-old business to stay on the waterfront included 4500 followers on a Facebook page and a petition with 2037 signatures.27 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAgencies failing SupercityThe agencies that run about 75 per cent of the Auckland Council's services have been blasted by the Auditor-General and told they face the axe unless they pick up their game.22 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTree protection inquiry labelled farceA public inquiry into boosting the number of protected trees on the North Shore has been called a farce by residents whose nominated trees were rejected..17 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanOh joy, music lovers in for $12m liftWhat every liveable city needs is a world-class concert hall, writes Brian Rudman, and the scaffolding has just gone up in the ASB Theatre at the Aotea Centre so the acoustic experts can create just that.13 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandWatchdog gives the Super City thumbs up so farA lot is going well for the Super City after two years but it is still a work in progress with significant challenges, says the Auditor-General.12 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandBridge stayed open despite risksPedestrians were allowed to keep using an 85-year-old footbridge above Auckland's Tamaki Drive for four months after engineers had said it was not safe.11 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Sewer pipe remains an eyesoreWhakatakataka Bay lies at the end of Ngapipi Rd, just before the well-known green boatsheds.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTree protection resistedThe Anglican Church has disputed the historical importance of a tree on its property in Parnell.10 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWatercare bows to user pressureWatercare Services has fitted meters to 14 Auckland household rain water tanks in a trial that will test the fairness of its new $582 annual wastewater fixed charge.10 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessTree removal easier under new lawThe Government's moves to permanently abolish tree protection rules for those not already named on district plans will be further strengthened, an expert says.10 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Muzzling of Watercare totally unnecessaryDebate about the benefits of corporatised or privatised water models has been simmering for several years.09 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandTension over shore site's futureThe future of the last big Auckland Council-owned commercial site in Devonport is up in the air, as city officials ponder its future.04 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Heritage move a breath of fresh airThe powers that be within the Super City are floating an idea that would give some flesh to all those slogans about liveable, transformational and world class.02 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Mega-brothel' wins building approvalThe sex industry is expanding in central Auckland, with approval yesterday for the Chow brothers to build a 15-storey brothel and hotel building.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil eyes house demolition banThe Auckland Council is considering a ban on demolishing tens of thousands of heritage and character homes unless owners can prove they are beyond repair.27 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPoachers kill park wildlifeWild birds including ducks, geese and pheasants are being poached from public parks in Auckland and being turned into dinner.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spy network posing as CCTVNothing quite singles out a member of the baby-boomer generation from the Xs and Ys as our differing attitudes to privacy, writes Brian Rudman.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Land won't fix house woesAuckland currently has capacity for thousands of dwellings on existing greenfield land, writes Len Brown. "So the issue is clearly more than just land supply."25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Enough reports - get on with railWhat hope for the CBD in 30 years when Auckland is home to another million residents and still tunnel-less? Brian Rudman on Auckland transport.22 Nov 04:30 PM
