New ZealandAuckland Council weighing up options over a century-old pōhutukawaAuckland Council is considering what can be done to secure the safety of a tree.02 May 08:05 AM
Construction'Productive meeting' between Queen St stakeholders, Auckland Council may prevent High Court actionCouncil was this week served legal proceedings over ongoing Queen St pedestrian trial.30 Apr 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Stop appealing': Phil Goff sends message to free speech activistsGoff says speakers' views "despicable" but ruling was about whether RFA acted lawfully.30 Apr 04:30 AM
EnvironmentPōhutukawa tree at risk after Auckland Council mistakeA century-old pōhutukawa at risk after council left it off its protected tree schedule.29 Apr 09:05 AM
New ZealandQueen Street 'disgrace': Council to square off with business group in courtJudge suggests Queen St group and council try to resolve legal fracas without rushing.29 Apr 12:08 AM
Retail'Auckland's main street is a disgrace': Council officially sued over Queen StAt 5pm yesterday lawyers for Save the Queen Street incorporated society served council.28 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council has big repair bill for rundown and unsafe buildingsWest Wave's main pool closed over the school holidays when pumps broke down.28 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council manager accused of bullying gets a new council-paid roleThe alleged complaints of bullying spanned several years.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandQuality of life ... which is NZ's sweetest spot?Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, Porirua, Wellington, Hutt, Christchurch and Dunedin polled.26 Apr 02:15 AM
New ZealandFore! Three holes axed at Auckland golf course after vehicles struckThree incidents of golf balls hitting vehicles in close succession forced the closures.26 Apr 01:24 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Tipping point': Heart of the City threatens to sue council over Queen St pedestrian trialBrewing rift between NZ's largest business association and Auckland Council has blown up.23 Apr 05:00 PM
VideoMassive pōhutukawa return home to Quay StreetWhile the city was sleeping, Auckland’s urban ngahere / forest welcomed home the first two of seven mature pōhutukawa to Quay Street in a nine-hour crane operation last night. Video / Auckland CouncilWatch23 Apr 04:32 AM
New ZealandTrash Palace: Rubbish spills out of Auckland home on to footpathA woman pushing a pram had to step onto a busy road due to rubbish blocking the path.17 Apr 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Gangland America': Mayor warns Auckland becoming 'Wild West'Phil Goff says there should be 'zero tolerance' shown to gangs.16 Apr 03:28 AM
Freight and logisticsQueen St's $1.1m 'makeover' - no more 'plastic sticks'Council's plan to replace pylons with wooden decking comes two weeks after legal threats.16 Apr 02:43 AM
New ZealandAuckland politician arrested at tree protest"Auckland Council needs to stop being part of the problem," Sarah Trotman says.16 Apr 01:50 AM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentVictopia apartment repairs balloon from $23.1m to $35.2mRepairs going on for two years, dogged by delays and rising costs13 Apr 05:25 AM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsTransport Minister weighs in on Auckland port issuesMichael Wood supports call for port to build better relationships with workforce.12 Apr 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Super Rich and the Super City: The companies pocketing $10bThe bigger the contracts, the bigger the profits, says Mike Lee.09 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentAuckland Council limits house inspection bookings after developers 'nightmare'He booked 66 inspections but cancelled 34 - Jeff Fahrensohn on Lynfield developer.08 Apr 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessAuckland Council a 'lazy' port owner: councillorPort stopwork over safety looms as council ownership comes under fire from within.06 Apr 05:23 AM
Freight and logisticsAuckland's Chief Post Office re-opens after four yearsMachinery was specially modified to be used under the CPO.05 Apr 10:29 PM
New ZealandHamilton - Auckland commuter train arrives right on timeThe new Te Huia service arrived at Papakura station on schedule.05 Apr 06:02 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's $4.4b City Rail Link could be delayed by light railThe City Rail Link is designed for heavy rail to the North Shore, but not light rail.04 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuWellington council mulls iwi voting rights, $100k remunerationVoting rights debate comes after the council agreed in principle to establish Māori ward.03 Apr 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsBusiness Hub: The man heading $4.4b CRL project'CRL is a mega project in a world sense'.02 Apr 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty owners take on Auckland Council over 'hideous' Queen StPowerful incorporated society to legally argue Queen St changes have 'decimated' business.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCalls to remove planter boxes after traffic trial uproarResidents say the trial is making their trips to work much longer and hurting businesses.31 Mar 09:10 PM
KahuPorts of Auckland boss told to 'just bugger off' by Māori boardA new report has revealed systemic failings in safety practices at Ports of Auckland.31 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandGovernment puts Auckland light rail back on trackIt will take six to eight years before light rail is running in Auckland.31 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandBoxed in: Residents stunned by blocked streets in Auckland suburbPlywood planter boxes sprout up in busy streets to turn rat-runners back.30 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Devastating club': Her husband died after he was hit by a boat; widow hits out at port"I do not want any more families to join such a devastating club."30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAdvocates cry foul as liquor stores keep getting approvedSouth Auckland advocacy groups say an urgent review of licensing laws is needed.30 Mar 06:04 AM
New ZealandMan found guilty of flouting kauri dieback lawsArmitstead could be fined up to $60,000 when he is sentenced in May.30 Mar 02:45 AM