New ZealandAuckland dogs poisoned by slug baitDog owners at some of Auckland's most popular beaches are baffled as to why anyone would lay deadly slug bait indiscriminately in a public area.03 Oct 06:18 AM
New ZealandCouncillors' new move on bermsNo-mow councillors make u-turn and call for roadside cutting to continue until local body elections are over.02 Oct 04:35 PM
New ZealandLen Brown's financial recordSoaring debt, hefty rate increases and a blow-out in the wages bill have marked Len Brown's first term as Mayor and Treasurer of the Super City.02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor accused of pokies u-turnMayor Len Brown is trying to rewrite history over his support for the SkyCity pokies-convention centre deal, says mayoral challenger John Minto.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPeter Calder: Get on the grass - the berms battleSome people get bogged down in the trivial and others just get the mower out and cut the grass.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandYoung locals eager to shape city's futureSeveral candidates in this year's local body elections have only recently become eligible to vote.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandParnell residents vocal over park's fateThe possibility of a Parnell park being traded as prime waterfront real estate in a Treaty of Waitangi claim settlement has prompted an outcry from groups.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiving wage gets a big tickAuckland mayor Len Brown has finally endorsed a "living wage" for council workers - two weeks after his chief rival unexpectedly appeared to support the idea.30 Sep 04:30 PM
LifestyleAll our yesterdaysDionne Christian checks out activities on offer during Auckland's Heritage Festival.28 Sep 11:32 PM
New ZealandCandidates furious over booklet errorSome high profile candidates in Auckland's local body elections are angry their profiles were left out of a booklet that goes out with voting papers.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHowick - Ward of wealth and diversityAs local body voting papers go out, the <i>Herald</i> examines the Super City's wards, analysing the big issues.23 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Owners now looking after bermsWhat are the residents' responsibilities, especially in respect to trees and shrubs that are growing on council berms?23 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionEarly closing the right answerToday's Editorial: Nothing much good comes in the hour between 3am and 4am on the streets of central Auckland.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces 2.5pc rates riseMayor Len Brown is promising a rates rise of 2.5 per cent next year with inflation at 0.7 per cent - its lowest level in 14 years.23 Sep 05:30 PM
Freight and logisticsCity carparks on market for $75kCentral Auckland carparks are on the market for as much as $75,000 - a price one expert says could prove a bit of a bargain in the long run.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanA remuneration body for the poor?Why can't an independent body fairly decide what a job should be paid? Or at least set a base living wage which people can actually live on, asks Brian Rudman.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSenior council workers in probeA corruption inquiry at Auckland Transport has widened as a manager under suspicion has gone on sick leave.14 Sep 09:28 PM
New ZealandNew-look plan for AucklandAuckland Council has ratified the new planning rulebook for the city. Super City reporter Bernard Orsman examines the plan that will reshape our city.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Talk to neighbours first about their noisy dogsOur neighbours have two large dogs on their well-fenced urban property. We have two problems with them.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrown all alone in action on planMayoral candidate Palino says blueprint should not be publicly notified until infrastructure and other studies done.09 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionMore precise development plan neededToday's Editorial: Local body election year might not be the best time to rewrite the city's planning rules - but it's not a bad time either.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnitary Plan: 'Paddocks are not for houses'Farm paddocks are not there to sprout houses, Franklin Local Board chairman Andy Baker told a meeting to wrap up the new planning rulebook for the city this morning.04 Sep 10:25 PM
New ZealandSuper City elections 2013: Transport a big issue for FranklinMaking sure Franklin is not the forgotten part of town is the big issue for residents there.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor vows council body review if re-elected to officeAuckland Mayor Len Brown is promising a post-election review of council-controlled organisations (CCOs), which could see the number trimmed from seven to four.03 Sep 05:30 PM
NRLNRL: Auckland set for five years of NRL NinesRatepayers will contribute up to $12 million over the next five years towards the Auckland NRL Nines tournament, which will be officially launched today.03 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandAsians speak up against casino dealMore Asian people will lose their jobs and businesses if the SkyCity convention centre deal goes ahead, MPs have been told.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor tones down intensity plansThe Auckland Council is scaling back intensification plans for the city weeks before October's local body elections.02 Sep 05:30 PM
