New ZealandHome ownership tale inspires othersTania Webb speaks of a "beautiful" outcome of telling her home ownership dream story.22 Mar 09:45 PM
New ZealandNoise complaints: Disputes turn nastyConstruction workers are abusing people who complain about late-night or early-morning noise, say locals.03 Mar 04:23 AM
New ZealandAuckland ferry service cancelledBus replacements to Hobsonville and Beach Haven have been established, Auckland Transport tweeted.03 Mar 03:25 AM
New ZealandSchools warned over child sex offenderAs hundreds of students return to class parents at two West Auckland schools are being warned a convicted child sex offender is living nearby.01 Feb 05:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Leopard seal extends vacationA large leopard seal seems to have made its home in the waters of Auckland harbour.20 Dec 06:23 PM
New ZealandRed Nose lift for kid's mental healthFunds raised in this year's Red Nose Day will be focused on battling New Zealand's growing child and adolescent mental health problems.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmith: Labour's stats on homes 'dodgy'Labour and National are in a war of words about how many homes have been sold in Auckland to first home-buyers.12 Oct 04:05 AM
BusinessLand-bankers drop affordable housingLooming lapse of the affordability rule in up to half of special housing areas sparks land-banking accusations.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDisqualified driver sentenced againDylan Chad was sentenced to 150 hours community work, six months supervision and another six months disqualification from driving.07 Sep 06:46 AM
New ZealandDisqualified driver caught near fatal crash siteA teenager who killed his best friend in a street race two years ago has admitted breaching a three-year driving ban to get computer games.09 Aug 11:47 PM
New ZealandTeen banned from driving back in courtDylan Chad was banned from driving for three years over the 2013 death of a mate. But he appeared in court last week on a charge of driving while disqualified.14 Jul 04:12 AM
ConstructionMovie precinct wins more timeA council body has four months to produce a viable film studio plan at Hobsonville Pt or the land will be used for housing.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTime extension for Hobsonville developmentAuckland councillors have given the supporters of a screen precinct at Hobsonville Point four months to develop a viable plan.07 Jul 02:50 AM
ConstructionRow over prime landTwo Auckland Council bodies are at loggerheads over whether 20ha of land at Hobsonville Pt should be used for housing or a film studio.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovernment fast-tracks 1000 homesThe Government has fast-tracked the building of a further 1000 houses and apartments at Hobsonville Pt and about 300 of those will cost less than $550,000.12 Jun 05:00 PM
SportCollege Sport: Tough champ kicks into top gear for big challengeMackenzie Vellenoweth is tough, physically and mentally. That much is apparent from a 15-minute chat with her at her Hobsonville Point Secondary School.10 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelAuckland: Hobsonville's on pointSarah Ell and her family road, ride and walk-test the new attractions at Hobsonville Point.05 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelFour top parks for kidsFour of the best parks and outdoor spaces to take your kids.07 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionDemand for small, cheap homes risingThe market for small low-cost houses by commercial group builders is gathering pace, as cash-strapped Aucklanders squeeze in and up.15 Sep 05:00 PM
CompaniesTiny buy strikes bank snagA buyer keen on Hobsonville Pt's smallest of three new prototype houses couldn't close the purchase, partly because of financial barriers and the tiny size of the house.25 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandCops called over toy-gun teensYouths waving toy guns out of a car sparked an armed police and helicopter callout yesterday.24 Aug 01:49 AM
TravelHidden Hobsonville treasuresBlame it on the cycleways, the artwork and the market, but cycling advocate Barbara Cuthbert just can't stay away.28 Jun 04:15 PM
New ZealandCouncil delay decision on Hobsonville rezoningA 20ha block of land at Hobsonville set aside for the marine industry will now be used for housing after a vote by Auckland councillors today.12 Jun 12:37 AM
New ZealandRacers avoid jail over manslaughterTwo teenagers who pleaded guilty to manslaughter following the death of their friend in an illegal west Auckland street race will not go to jail.19 Feb 02:22 AM
BusinessHobsonville housing surges aheadFour years since work started at northwest Auckland's 3,000-residence Hobsonville Pt housing estate, the 150th house is about to be finished.18 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandTeens charged with manslaughterTwo teenagers have appeared in an Auckland court charged with manslaughter over an alleged street race which caused the death of another teen.02 Aug 04:54 AM
New ZealandTeenage boy killed playing 'possum'A teenage boy was killed when he was hit by a car driven by his friends while playing a game of "possum" on a west Auckland road yesterday, says a resident.01 Aug 09:10 PM
New ZealandTornado insurance cost reaches $8.7mThe tornado which ripped through Hobsonville and Whenuapai in Auckland last December cost the insurance industry $8.7 million, the Insurance Council of New Zealand says.06 May 06:10 AM
New ZealandNZ's first public-private school opensNew Zealand's first school built under a public-private partnership opened its doors to students today.04 Feb 03:19 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Affordable housing? It's right under your nose, guysBill English should look into a mirror next time he points the finger at Auckland Council for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing, writes Brian Rudman.17 Jan 04:30 PM
