New ZealandEmergency law: Auckland to take extra 15 million litres from Waikato RiverThe crisis is nearly at breaking point, prompting the enactment of the emergency law.16 Jun 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland households face 4.5 per cent rates riseMany Auckland households could get a 4.45 per cent rate rise, or an extra $130 a year.16 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandShovel-ready projects get the green light to go ahead under new infrastructure lawMore than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.15 Jun 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSlower road speeds do more than prevent crashesCOMMENT: Lockdown showed the positives of less cars, speed reduction, and feeling safe.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Will catch a lot of people by surprise' - Queen St pedestrian trial to 'build upon' Covid-19 barriersAuckland Transport is keeping the CBD's largest retail street one lane.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland plans to cull animal shelters. Fears more dogs could be put downAuckland Council has proposed closing one of its three dog shelters, plus Waiheke.13 Jun 05:11 AM
New ZealandFirst border exceptions, now cash: Am Cup boost in Council's emergency budgetThe original plan was to spend an extra $40m on the America's Cup and other events.12 Jun 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEmpty class: Inside the foreign student crisisDecisions on how to let foreign students back next year are needed soon.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionComment: Auckland Council trying to guilt-trip ratepayers into forking out moreComment: Ratepayers will opt for 2.5% rise and Mayor Phil Goff will claim public support.12 Jun 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAuckland's water crisis: Call for Govt to actCOMMENT: A secure water supply for almost a third of the country's population is crucial.08 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's eating Auckland? The half-billion-dollar hole in council booksCOMMENT: Supercity targeting a record breaking $120 million dollars of savings next year.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Residents carry the can with drought restrictionsEditorial:Population growth and a record drought due to climate change emptied city dams.05 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The harsh reality of Auckland Council's new budgetCOMMENT: Council's new budget turns its back on values it says it holds dear. Why is that?04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $525m Covid hole: Savage cuts to services, events cancelledRoading projects are also being halted.29 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandControversial $17m Queens Wharf mooring dolphin sunkAuckland Councillors scrapped major projects today to fill a $550m Covid-19 revenue hole.28 May 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Horror show': Auckland Council meets to slash $550m from budgetPhil Goff said the first priority is to support ratepayers facing hardship.27 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandUni may move hall residents to accommodate international studentsOfficials have signalled work is under way to allow foreign students to return to NZ.27 May 06:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland's water crisis: Hamilton's Mayor says city 'likely to help'No decision on help would made until late June, at the earliest.27 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand'Reopen Auckland': Mayor tells Govt to loosen borderUniversity and council plead with Government to 'reopen Auckland'.26 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland water use drops as restrictions enter week 2Authorities warn further cuts are needed to avoid a major crisis.26 May 12:19 AM
New Zealand$500m revenue loss: Major Auckland developments to be reviewedPanuku is reviewing a number of major projects due to a projected $500m revenue loss.25 May 06:48 AM
New ZealandBurst water main in middle of drought: Auckland's Queen St closes for repairsThe same pipe burst on May 5, shutting part of Queen St for two days.24 May 10:39 PM
New ZealandLive: PM signals an easing of level-2 rules - and what she makes of MullerA number of Auckland services will reopen this week, including the zoo and museum.24 May 07:43 PM
New ZealandWatercare boss defends drought response as dam levels continue to plungeThe organisation says it is operating based on drought standards set by elected officials.22 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandRates relief: Auckland Council announces $65m hardship package, flags redundanciesAuckland Zoo is one council operation facing a $5m revenue loss from Covid-19.21 May 09:47 PM
New ZealandSecond chance for a Lime e-scooter NZ trifectaA spot in the e-scooter market is up for grabs in some of the country's biggest cities.21 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandThe big dry: Before and after of Auckland’s damsAuckland's drought crisis is making things worse for this year's budget. Video / Brett Phibbs / SuppliedWatch21 May 12:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Phil Goff signals lower rates increase of 2.5%Goff said council needs to be mindful of people's lower incomes when setting the rate.20 May 04:33 AM
New ZealandAuckland parking wardens' lenient approach before crackdown next weekYou might want to thank your parking warden, this time.20 May 12:56 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council targets savings of $120mChanges will start kicking in by August 1, says chief executive Stephen Town.19 May 10:38 PM
EmploymentWorkers laid off as water restrictions follow Covid-19 shutdown'Covid-19 hurt my business. Water restrictions killed my business.'19 May 07:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council staff asked to take pay cutsAuckland Council staff who earn over $100,000 have been asked to take a paycut.19 May 05:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland politician wants recycled water used on parksWatercare says there are health risks with recycled water being used on parks.19 May 03:13 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland heritage-listed building to get a faceliftCouncil heritage expert Rebecca Fogel said the changes are not a good outcome.18 May 11:09 PM
