PremiumPremiumCompaniesBoom business: water tanks in hot demandFaced with an ongoing hosing ban, Aucklanders are rushing to install rain water tanks.25 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's drought gets small boost from Pukekohe boresAuckland will have an extra 40 million litres a day of water by Christmas25 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentExclusive: Six60 and the battle for Eden ParkSix60 frontman Matiu Walters explains why the band's fighting to play at the iconic venue.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A really good start': Auckland Council job cuts help save $78mThe job cuts come as the council scrambles to plug a $500m hole in its coffers.22 Oct 05:55 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council appoints head of new agency to help with economic recoveryAuckland's new economic and cultural agency group officially now has a boss.22 Oct 12:33 AM
New Zealand'You had one job': White line painted over possum on road'With animal cruelty, you have to draw the line somewhere.'20 Oct 09:50 PM
New ZealandDeveloper fined $74k for over-charging at Scott Point 'affordable' homesLast year, a director said he believed 'affordable' only applied to the house itself.20 Oct 03:29 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council on track to cut staff numbers by 500In the past three months, the council has lost 129 full-time-equivalent jobs.19 Oct 05:24 AM
New ZealandElection 2020: Our diverse 40 new MPsWho are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.18 Oct 04:45 AM
New ZealandShock after council staff 'arrest' unregistered pug while owners not homeVinnie the pug was dog-napped by council in a mid-morning raid.15 Oct 08:31 PM
BusinessWatch: Tunnel boring machine for $4.4b rail project assembled, arriving soonMachine to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.14 Oct 08:56 PM
New ZealandMore job losses at council and Auckland TransportMore than 100 jobs roles are going at Auckland Transport.14 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland lost 200 jobs a day during August lockdownAuckland's 4205 lost jobs represents 60 per cent of the total national loss for the month.13 Oct 05:41 AM
New ZealandWater woes far from over as restrictions eased for Auckland businessesRegions dams 66.8 per cent full compared to usual 91.4 per cent at this time of year.12 Oct 05:40 AM
New ZealandCouncil admits mistake over Auckland Harbour Bridge contaminationThe council should have told residents about test results in 2010/11, internal email says.12 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport flip-flops on removing car parksThe seaside suburb will retain 40 car parks while getting new road safety measures.11 Oct 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careNeighbours take on Ryman over $150m planResidents worry about buildings' height, barrister says developers 'not the bad guys'.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Welcome relief': Water restrictions on Auckland businesses easedBut the water crisis continues with dam levels nearly a quarter below normal.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour to get $200m restoration plan'In 160 years the mahi we are signing today will still resonate,' says Kaipara mayor.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSky high: Young Kiwis shun quarter-acre do-ups for apartments and townhousesRecord numbers of townhouses and apartments approved as our cities grow up rather than out07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudith Collins takes aim at Auckland CouncilNational leader says Aucklanders deserve better performance from the council and CCOs.04 Oct 09:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity of Fails: Two decades of Auckland's broken bridge, rail tracks and water supplyAucklanders face the prospect of severe water restrictions this summer.02 Oct 04:00 PM
Lifestyle'Ducklings crossing': Signs removed in the middle of the nightDaniel Lupton is determined to help ducklings cross busy Auckland roads this spring.02 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandGet excited commuters, Harbour Bridge repairs set for tomorrow nightWork teams will attach a new permanent strut on Saturday night, weather permitting.02 Oct 01:02 AM
New ZealandCity Rail Link: Mining continues at Karangahape Station siteBut people on the busy street won't hear the construction, thanks to a massive 'silencer'.30 Sep 03:43 AM
New ZealandPoisoned land: Auckland Harbour Bridge locals furious about contaminationNeighbours kept in the dark about lead, zinc and copper washed from the bridge.28 Sep 06:12 PM
New ZealandPoisoned land: NZTA hushed historic Auckland Harbour Bridge contaminationThe bridge's resource consent conditions were also being broken.27 Sep 07:37 PM
New ZealandAuckland tsunami alert flops: 'I'm doomed - didn't hear anything'Beachfront residents did not hear sirens or receive texts in tsunami alert test.27 Sep 06:45 AM
New ZealandQuacker idea: The West Aucklander on a mission to save ducklings from carsDaniel Lupton is determined to help ducklings cross busy Auckland roads this spring.25 Sep 08:53 PM
LifestyleGreat plates: The hunt for Auckland's 100 defining dishesThe public will be asked to help choose 50 iconic meals at Auckland eateries.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland water restrictions eased for business, but not householdsResidents are still banned from using hoses outside and washing cars.24 Sep 02:35 AM
New ZealandMore ferry services being put on to help ease harbour bridge congestionFullers will put on more ferries throughout the day on its Devonport service.23 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandTraffic chaos: North Shore bus services to close from 9pm tonightWarning that those relying on buses between city and North Shore could be stranded tonight22 Sep 04:01 AM
New ZealandBeat the traffic: Passengers turn to ferries to escape the nightmare on the bridgeFerry numbers almost doubled yesterday as Aucklanders look for ways to beat the traffic.22 Sep 02:25 AM