OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Dog attack numbers huge yet nothing changesAccident Compensation Commission claims have long revealed a steady rise in claims, reaching 12,406 in 2013, writes Brian Rudman. Dog apologists have hidden behind the ACC's definition of dog bite.04 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandScrubbing out city's graffitiTwo years of defence against graffiti vandals is bringing visual relief to communities used to waking up to a blight of spray-painted tags spoiling streets, buildings and parks.02 Aug 05:00 PM
EmploymentCouncil boss' $900 meal bill slammedAn Auckland Council boss who splashed out more than $900 on restaurant meals and drinks on his work credit card has sparked a warning about fraud risks.01 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Dominion Rd is not ChinatownThe street of restaurants is already famous, it doesn't need to be tagged with an inaccurate brand, writes Brian Rudman.31 Jul 12:24 AM
New ZealandWe need more councillors - Auckland CouncilAuckland Council plans to ask Parliament to change the Super City's founding legislation that fixed the number of councillors.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrown coy on pay increase on eve of rates hikesLen Brown is refusing to say if he will follow two of his councillors and say no to a 2.3 per cent pay rise, which will lift his salary to $265,500.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Metal motorway ramp supports temporaryThe Transport Agency says the props, or supports, are only a temporary part of the planned construction of the Waterview Connection's Great North Rd Interchange.29 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionNicholas Ross Smith & Zbigniew Dumienski: Citizens' juries could reduce Auckland's democratic deficitUsing randomly selected juries to make some council-level policy suggestions is arguably a good starting point for organically growing a system for Auckland, writes Nicholas Ross Smith and Zbigniew Dumienski.28 Jul 10:17 PM
OpinionBev Cassidy-Mackenzie: Country's most diverse city lacks diversity in governance27 Jul 09:35 PM
EconomyMigrants for regionsThe Government says a new plan to lure migrants away from Auckland will boost regional economies, but admits it will do little to ease Auckland's housing pressures.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlbany loses Warriors, gets upgradeThe North Shore venue stands to get a $27m revamp as top sports venue, despite rejection by the city's rugby league club.24 Jul 05:00 PM
WarriorsField of broken dreamsPlans to revamp Auckland's stadiums are heading nowhere - with a multimillion-dollar price tag. Steve Deane examines how it came to this.24 Jul 07:09 AM
OpinionCBD parking cost increases quite justifiedIf city commuters are ever to be enticed to leave cars at home and use public transport, it will take more than a petrol tax or road toll or a congestion charge.22 Jul 05:00 PM
SharesMarket hungry for Council's stakesAuckland Council's shares in the city's international airport and port facilities would be eagerly snapped up, say market players.22 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionCameron Brewer: Local govt conference needed to commit to managing soaring costsI am one of those in local government who’s advocating for greater and urgent focus to be placed on containing council costs and, if required, rationalising their expansive role, writes Cameron Brewer.22 Jul 01:47 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Year Zero plan shafts Auckland's heritageBrian Rudman asks, how many buildings does the panel think can penetrate a viewshaft before the view becomes as extinct as the volcano we can no longer see?21 Jul 09:31 PM
EditorialWorld Cup a special caseThe All Blacks are scheduled to play most of their matches at the Rugby World Cup in England, including the final hopefully, during the hours the bars would be closed.21 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuSuper white men's clubIt is a city that prides itself on its diverse ethnic communities, but Auckland is run by a club of white men living in the wealthy suburbs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand$35/week extra for parkingAucklanders commuting to work in the central city will soon have to pay an extra $35 a week at three of Auckland Council's inner-city car park buildings.20 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncils keen for rates on Crown landAllowing councils to charge rates against Crown-owned properties such as schools should be investigated, most of the country's local authorities believe.20 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuResidents fighting heritage designationNeighbours in Auckland's prestigious Paritai Drive are fighting moves to tag their properties with a Maori heritage designation.17 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuParitai Drive: Cultural collisionThe form letter posted to numbers "68 to 110a Paritai Drive" was not well-received by residents of one of Auckland's most wealthy streets.17 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: New-right bogeyman takes left turnRichard Prebble had better watch out. After three decades of perfecting his image as the bogeyman of the left, he's come up with a solution to Auckland's congestion woes, writes Brian Rudman.16 Jul 09:34 PM
New ZealandHeritage protection 'bombshell'The heritage lobby is predicting wholesale destruction of the city's character suburbs following an interim call to loosen heritage rules.16 Jul 03:51 AM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Bridge progressNow that some of the work on the new St Lukes Rd overbridge is almost completed and the old overbridge removed, can you give an update on this project?15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionChris Darby: Rates increase? What's a councillor to do?Aucklanders want an outstanding public transport system. But they don’t want to rely on perpetual rates increases to build it, writes Auckland councillor Chris Darby. Despite this the Government remains indifferent.15 Jul 01:18 AM
OpinionMichael Barnett: Global turmoil an opportunity for Auckland?Auckland is well placed to take advantage of growing global economic uncertainty to accelerate the city’s big projects, writes Michael Barnett.14 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandSuburbs could become a red light districtNew signage regulations for residential brothels mean streets housing families and children could easily become a K'Rd-style red light district, a lobby group says.14 Jul 02:20 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Brown’s chance to take the helmThe resignation of Ports of Auckland chairman Graeme Hawkins for health reasons gives Mayor Len Brown the chance to do what he should have done a long time ago.09 Jul 09:42 PM
OpinionRoger Hall & Barry Jenkins: By bus or train, Auckland's a painTwo regular public transport users — Roger Hall on the buses and Barry Jenkins on the trains — share the trials of recent rides.08 Jul 10:59 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Govt no friend in transport needsLen Brown's recent cuddle-up to Transport Minister Simon Bridges reminds me of a poor Whanganui chap banged up in Bali for being willing to believe anything in his quest for a little love, writes Brian Rudman.07 Jul 09:30 PM
New ZealandHard evidence needed to keep liquor banAuckland communities are being asked to come up with hard evidence to support a battle to keep 1200 liquor bans on beaches, neighbourhood parks and playgrounds.07 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionJohn Clark: Trust opposed to any park pipelineJohn Clark, chairman of the Cornwall Park Trust Board, explains why the board would not let Watercare put a new pipe through the park.06 Jul 04:59 PM
