PremiumPremiumOpinionJames Doolan: Hotels should be hosts not hustlersOPINION: Some hotels charged $720-$800 on a recent big night, matching quality and demand.30 Nov 05:00 PM
AucklandChristine Fletcher and Troy Churton: Why Auckland's 2 million-home zoning plan goes too far, too fastOPINION: Plan Change 120 is one of the most contentious ever proposed by Auckland Council.30 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'Demonstrably unfair': Auckland faces harsher housing density rules than Christchurch, critics sayPublic submissions on Auckland’s Plan Change 120 close on December 19.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Good riddance to regional councillorsOPINION: One Waikato river clean-up plan has already cost ratepayers $23m.29 Nov 06:00 PM
Travel newsWhere to find Auckland’s most joyful ways to kick off the holiday seasonThe best Auckland summer events this December.29 Nov 04:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChris KeallAT turns its back on electric ferries with tender for four new dieselsPLUS: Where are the chargers? How does it fit with Mayor Wayne Brown's 'high-tech' plans?29 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this Christmassy City: Eden Park, the port, speedway and the pink pathway OPINION: What's Auckland Council up to at the moment?28 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiledDevelopers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.28 Nov 05:39 AM
New Zealand'Big crowds': Commuters warned to expect 40-minute queues when IKEA opensDrivers face up to one-hour waits just to access IKEA car parks at Sylvia Park.28 Nov 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWho broke Auckland? My three hours on the hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus Portaloos, road cones and an elephant named Tom – how we're selling Tāmaki to tourists. 27 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Patterson: Why Auckland needs a finer grained approach to growthPC120 could enable up to two million new homes across Auckland by 2054.27 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandConcerts and cupcakes: Push to pack more shows into Eden Park gets council backingAuckland Council decides to support Government plan for more concerts – 'in principle'.27 Nov 04:39 AM
AucklandAuckland swelters through record-hot November day as humidity soarsMetService warns the sticky heat may linger until Tuesday.27 Nov 04:23 AM
AucklandFinal chapter in bitter wrangle as Waikaraka Park’s $11m speedway opens after revampCourt action was lodged over the lawfulness of the council decision to move the speedway.27 Nov 12:30 AM
OpinionMichael Eaglen: How embracing the electric future now will strengthen New Zealand’s economy, industry and identityDiesel ferries burn nearly a million litres a year, driving up long-term costs.26 Nov 10:00 PM
EntertainmentAgeing rockers, the Queen of Christmas and a dead guitarist: Who MPs want to see at Eden ParkNZ politicians pick the acts they’d love to see on stage as concert push grows.26 Nov 09:10 PM
AucklandEden Park eyes space for 1500 car parks to replace outer oval in stadium overhaulPark bosses are also keen to see a footbridge connect directly with nearby Kingsland. 26 Nov 08:17 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Need to get people to Eden Park’: Boss warns stadium would be 'extinct' if no new eventsThe park made $4.2m this year but forecasts just $145k profit next year.26 Nov 03:04 AM
Property'Milestone' - Stride to redevelop North Wharf on city's waterfrontSites to be redeveloped: hospitality on ground floors, offices above, two to three levels.25 Nov 07:36 PM
AucklandAuckland couple take legal action over flood-damaged homeThe couple's court action is the first challenge to Auckland’s $1.2b buyouts.25 Nov 06:07 PM
Kahu'I believe there will be 20,000': Brian Tamaki lodges application for new Auckland Harbour Bridge protestIf the application is successful, there will be a protest on January 31.25 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHome owners stuck with costly fixes after developer collapse and council delaysDeveloper Treasure North Limited owes more than $1.6m to creditors.25 Nov 07:51 AM
New ZealandThe tenancy rules many are still breakingA landlord who shouted at tenants was fined for breaching their quiet enjoyment.23 Nov 08:54 PM
New ZealandOnline abuse driving women from local politicsAuckland City councillor Julie Fairey says women face harsher online attacks.23 Nov 08:37 PM
New Zealand$2.7m Auckland house famous for homemade political billboards at risk of being seizedIke Finau has spent 20 years posting signs attacking judges, politicians and councillors.23 Nov 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers get 'good value for money' from councillors' $163k salaries, says mayorThe job is described as 'part-time' but the mayor says in reality it's not. 23 Nov 06:46 PM
AucklandAuckland rates shake-up on table as new councillor pushes for review of flat chargeThe uniform annual general charge puts more of the rates' burden on to lower-value homes.23 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandAuckland’s oldest surviving hotel on the brink after legal battle with councilBuilt in 1855, the future of the Wakefield St building is at risk. 22 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Love this City: Good growth or the worst plan ever?Opinion: Plan Change 120, 'fraud' allegations in Papatoetoe, the Botanic Gardens and more.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyRevenue down, profit up for Oceania after expenses cutThe $150m Helier opened in 2023, was 69% empty in 2024 but that has dropped to 45% now. 20 Nov 09:10 PM
PropertyNational architecture awards out: 29 prizes, 11 categoriesTwenty-nine awards in 11 categories were made at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.20 Nov 10:00 AM
New ZealandSt James theatre owner on court case with Auckland TransportAuckland Council is helping fund a $30m revamp of Steve Bielby’s theatre but there’s no parking exemptions for loading.Watch20 Nov 07:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Something fishy’: Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to courtThe allegations relate to theft of council voting papers and other issues in Papatoetoe.20 Nov 02:41 AM
New ZealandTeen praised for rescue effort at popular beach amid defibrillator concernsWitnesses say the Takapuna Beach defibrillator box allegedly failed to open.19 Nov 06:44 AM
