FootballSuburbs to get sports hubFootball's governing body is to build a multi-sports complex with artificial fields and an indoor arena in return for a 30-year lease on an East Auckland reserve.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Need growing acute for St James rebuildEditorial: Two events have conspired to cloud the St James' future - but any move to save and restore it should be widely supported.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnderground Kitchen hampered by council run-inA popular food outlet drawing growing numbers of customers through social media is in a battle to stay afloat after falling foul of Auckland Council rules.18 Aug 02:44 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Len's big chance to set an exampleWith a public project like the rail tunnel, it shouldn't need a big stick to force the preservation of heritage buildings en route, writes Brian Rudman.15 Aug 09:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Nines worth a go but come at risk for ratepayersIt's hoped a new nine-a-side tournament will help kick-start the League season, but its undistinguished history means it's not without risk. Yours, as a ratepayer.11 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity budget relies on SkyCity dealThe profits and boom in visitor numbers from SkyCity's proposed convention centre have already been built into Auckland Council's accounts.09 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandOne-stop house shop under wayThe Auckland Council has a team of 40 people assembled and 110 potential sites to fast-track the construction of 39,000 new homes in the city over three years.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Verdon: Nines tourney a waste of moneyRatepayers will have to foot the bill for a sports event that has very little chance of success, writes Paul Verdon.06 Aug 05:30 PM
EconomyNgati Whatua urges caution over city's port plansAuckland hapu and waterfront landowner Ngati Whatua o Orakei says there is no rush to formalise expansion plans for Ports of Auckland.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity Vision begins pitch for councilCity Vision has launched its campaign for October's Auckland local body elections with a "family" of 34 candidates.04 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPort expansion plans come under scrutinyThe latest plans to expand Waitemata Harbour for port business are set to be decided by Auckland councillors next week.04 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeritage hero Coney exiting council to focus on WestOne of the few Auckland councillors to make a real difference in the first term of the Super City, Sandra Coney, is stepping down at October's local body elections to focus on issues closer to home by standing for the Waitakere Ranges Local Board.01 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLeaky building experts get $22.7mAuckland Council paid $22.7 million to leaky building lawyers and experts in the past two years, drawing fire from one councillor for what he called a huge waste.31 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Foreigner ban won't build one new homeIt won't create a single new home, which is the crux of the crisis facing the country's two biggest cities, writes Brian Rudman.30 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandExtra $1.5m brings theatre a step closerThe $33.4 million cost of a building to bring theatre and dance to the Auckland waterfront is almost covered by fundraisers - lifting hopes for a start to construction early next year.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Blue makes way for new green street name signsCurrently Auckland Central street name signs have blue backgrounds which are being phased out.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity keen to be smokefreeMore than 60 per cent of Aucklanders want their city's public spaces to be smokefree by 2016 or sooner.23 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMarina tells boatie 'get out'Sailor Pete Shierny is fighting for boaties' rights in Auckland Council-owned areas after a hostile "get out" message from Westhaven Marina.23 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Cities need mayoral contestsNominations are now open for council elections and our two largest cities find themselves with practically no mayoral contest.20 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRodney Hide: An act too hard to followRodney Hide looks at the big changes planned for the delivery of water across Auckland.20 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandPush for councils to save cashMajor changes are being eyed to save ratepayers money as a Herald survey shows that average rates rises of over 3 per cent have been the norm.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandSplit vote could create close contestThe starter's gun for the Super City elections goes off tomorrow when candidate nominations open for the mayoral chain.17 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Unpalatable, yes, but tolls the obvious solutionCharging for the use of some or all of the roads in the city would be unpalatable to everybody - at first. But it's the obvious answer.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandRates, fuel tax rises tipped for roadsAucklanders face steep fuel tax and rates rises from 2015 unless the council can borrow against government permission to impose new road charges in future years.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandCity CEO sitting on bank boardAuckland Council chief executive Doug McKay has become a non-executive director of the Bank of Zealand - a company with business links to the council.15 Jul 05:30 PM
TourismJobs squeeze hurting AucklandUnemployment is continuing to dog Auckland and hinder its economic recovery as employers express reluctance to take on new staff.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland's choice: Tolls or taxesAucklanders can either introduce road tolls, or higher rates and fuel taxes to address the city's transport funding gap, a new high-level report shows.15 Jul 07:30 AM
EmploymentAuckland economy - houses being built, but jobs worryAuckland house building activity is rising but unemployment remains high.15 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandDrivers face off-ramp tollDrivers may be tolled at Auckland motorway exit ramps to ease pressure on ratepayers over a $12b transport funding gap.14 Jul 05:30 PM
