New ZealandOverflow: Auckland’s Central Interceptor wastewater costs blow out to $1.5bFor many years, Watercare has stuck to a figure of $1.2b for the project.12 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand$1.2 billion Central Interceptor wastewater pipe faces cost blowoutThe new cost is expected to be released tomorrow.11 Dec 04:59 AM
New ZealandThree Kāinga Ora units in South Auckland overcharged more than $400k in ratesThe error was identified during Herald data analysis.11 Dec 04:50 AM
PremiumPremiumAged carePipeline becomes nightmare: Ryman axes $150m plans'Frustrating' local community, residents had to pay $40,000 to battle plans in their area.10 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDiana ClementDiana Clement: Why you shouldn’t buy joke Christmas presentsOPINION: Sudoku toilet paper anyone? Scented candle?09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce Cotterill: Public transport is going nowhere - time to take to the seaOPINION: The transport headlines are coming thick and fast; everything is unravelling.08 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'How did this happen?': Historical Auckland church hall faces demolitionHeritage advocates say they were never consulted about the hall losing protection.08 Dec 06:09 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wayne Brown claims Auckland property owners 'blackmailers' over coastal walkBrown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.08 Dec 04:00 PM
Golf'Future-proof': $1.1m makeover for NZ's most popular public golf courseA preferred option has now been approved by the local board for three new greens.07 Dec 10:49 PM
New ZealandAT vows to fix 550km of potholed roads, but road deaths forecast from funding cutsThere'll be a blitz on road maintenance this summer, but safety funding could be cut.07 Dec 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWill Desley Simpson take on Paula Bennett in the Auckland mayoral race?There's speculation it could be the deputy mayor vs the former deputy prime minister.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A stupid number': Mayor Brown rejects $56 billion plan for second harbour crossingThe 'preferred option' listed involved two underwater tunnels.07 Dec 04:42 AM
New Zealand'Wakey wakey Auckland Council!': Climate group disrupt Auckland Council meetingThe council was accused of not recognising the seriousness of the January floods.07 Dec 01:03 AM
New Zealand‘If they p*** me off, they won’t last’: Wayne Brown takes swipe at 'nonsense' govt rulesHe's also 'fed up with nonsense' that stops Auckland Council setting parking fines.06 Dec 09:38 PM
New ZealandAuckland councillors approve new 10-year budget for public consultationThe budget includes $5.5b for road renewals over the next decade.06 Dec 05:28 AM
New ZealandMayor Brown tells bickering councillors to 'grow up' in fiery budget meetingMike Lee and Shane Henderson have a history of bad blood.06 Dec 02:22 AM
New ZealandAuckland woes: City drops to 124th in safety rating, traffic performance worsensCommute time, ride dissatisfaction and network inefficiencies have worsened since 2022.05 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown tables 10-year budget proposal with 7.5 per cent rates riseSelling a long-term lease for the Port of Auckland business is included in the budget.05 Dec 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt rejects $176k costs claim for Aotea Square apartment'Disappointment' as court finds John Love's company wasn't entitled to the extra money.05 Dec 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown's big day - will 'radical' budget draft see light of day?OPINION: In Auckland's new budget debate, will some councillors just say no to everything?05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's new $56b harbour crossing heading for the rocksNine plans for a new harbour crossing have come and gone since 1998.05 Dec 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Smelly' Parnell sinkhole fix drags onA subtle stench hangs around St Georges Bay Road after a sewer pipe collapsed.04 Dec 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Parking panic and the oddly obstructive Heart of the CityOPINION: Why is there such a desperate campaign to save the underused Downtown car park?04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity Rail Link deadline not guaranteed - project bossThe CRL project is due to be handed over to Auckland Transport in November 2025.04 Dec 01:04 AM
New ZealandCity Rail Link set to cost Auckland ratepayers $220m a year to operate from 2026Interest is the biggest cost at $160m a year.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We need more people to solve our infrastructure problemsOPINION: Where are the workers to satisfy our desire for 'First-World' infrastructure?03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Centralisation isn’t working - it’s time to trust the regionsOPINION: Health, education, water...if centralisation continues, problems will get worse.01 Dec 08:00 PM
TalanoaFears of fatal fall spur community action over leaky shopping centre roof“I fear for many of the elderly, like me, who may one day have a fatal fall.”01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown can't say when Auckland regional fuel tax will be scrappedIn Opposition, Brown said the tax should be scrapped to help struggling Kiwis.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandAllegations of blackmail over North Shore walkway stoushOwners have erected a fence on walkway because of dispute with Auckland Council.30 Nov 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumAll BlacksEmails exposed: The inside track on Auckland's stadium proposalsThe budget is set to throw a curveball into the future of the city’s two largest stadiums.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council looking to move from weekly to fortnightly rubbish collectionsThe switch to fortnightly collections is linked to reducing household rubbish.30 Nov 03:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council finance boss resignsPeter Gudsell follows Wayne Brown's top communications adviser in quitting the council.29 Nov 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor's new transport plans: Never pay more than $50 a week for buses, trains and ferriesMayor Wayne Brown reveals new plans and tough budget cuts for transport in Auckland.29 Nov 04:00 PM
