New ZealandIt's party time as councils say 'goodbye'The Auckland City Council intends spending $87,000 of ratepayers' money on a staff-only farewell bash and 32 smaller department dos before it is replaced by the Super City.25 Jun 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> City's rules make 'fan zones' greener than the event they're supporting20 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBus drivers pushing the limitShocked education officials are surprised police won't put more effort into catching bus drivers who speed through special 40km/h zones.19 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandRise in underage prostitutes working Auckland streetsPolice say increasing numbers of girls as young as 12 are working as prostitutes in Auckland's city centre.11 Jun 07:26 AM
Opinion<i>Brian Rudman:</i> City's lost gift - nobody knows where it is, but at least we know it's gone10 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour's complaint shuts down brothelA resident's complaint about "strange men knocking at his door" has led to a council using a technical clause to close a brothel.02 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentA quick word: Jake Faafua<i>Timeout</i> has a quick chat with Jake Faafua, Auckland city's longest-serving noise control officer and star of new reality series <i>Noise Control</i> on TV3.02 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlocked drains cause supermarket floodThe Auckland City Council is under fire after neglected storm water drains flooded a supermarket.01 Jun 08:17 PM
New ZealandGoff refused mayors' pleas on jailPhil Goff rejected mayoral pleas to reduce the height of the Mt Eden Prison development when he was Minister of Corrections in 2007.27 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Anthony Grant:</i> Welcome to the City of Cells - lagging behind everyone else27 May 04:00 PM