KahuRunanga supports Sonny TauA hui held in Kaikohe saw almost 100 kaumatua and kuia support Sonny Tau continuing as chairman of the Ngapuhi Runanga after it was announced he would face charges of hunting/killing kukupa and....05 Jul 10:00 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Budget milestone a kickstart for Auckland transportPeople are concerned about rates - I am too. But as a result of our budget work and the adoption of a levy we can invest more in transport, writes Auckland mayor Len Brown.05 Jul 09:24 PM
New ZealandBeach-ban all bark and no bite?Several Auckland local boards have proposed changes to dog regulations, including a complete ban on dogs at Shoal Bay on the North Shore.03 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Auckland, why hate public toilets?Auckland Council's bean counters are trying to make a buck out of public lavatories.02 Jul 09:25 PM
OpinionSix ways Super City can pick up the paceBarney Irvine urges the Government and Auckland Council to strive for an accord on transport when they meet tomorrow.02 Jul 02:26 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Has Auckland cooked its goose?John Key, Bill English, Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges all know Len Brown is a lame duck mayor, writes Fran O'Sullivan.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParty time for Auckland councilLen Brown defends the function as a thank you to staff, but critics say a 10 per cent rates hike is nothing to celebrate.26 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Park pipe rebuff - what would Father say?I'm a little nervous about supporting Watercare's desire to bury a large watermain along the outer fringes of Cornwall Park.25 Jun 09:13 PM
OpinionCharles Levin: No safe harbour for council in stormThe Super City's hands are tied when it comes to the law and telling the port what to do, writes Charles Levin.25 Jun 03:00 AM
OpinionPort should cut its losses on extensionsEditorial: Now that the project has been stopped the company should cut its losses and think again. It has reclaimed enough of the harbour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spineless city politicians need to sit up and governIn a democracy, if the executive can't get a majority to support its plans, the accepted course is for the rulers to go away and prepare a budget the majority will support, writes Brian Rudman.23 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandMayoral home sells under asking priceAuckland Mayor Len Brown and his wife Shan Inglis sold their big South Auckland house for $1.68 million - less than the asking price of $1.75 million.17 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandHeritage rules needed: lobby groupAuckland will not solve the city's affordable housing crisis by loosening heritage rules, says the heritage lobby.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMega IT setup snubbed for fast cheapieAn old computer cobbled together for $2.2 million is taking business off a new council computer costing hundreds of millions of dollars to build from scratch.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBloomberg eyes up AucklandOne of the world's richest men is eyeing a role in the redevelopment of Auckland, says mayor Len Brown.13 Jun 09:55 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyAuckland needs to grow upAuckland needs to grow "up" and it needs political leadership to convince those on the isthmus to embrace that growth, writes Bernard Hickey.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen Elizabeth Square: Where to from here?The very public matter of a new public space to replace the privatised Queen Elizabeth Square came up at a public meeting yesterday - and referred to a secret workshop.12 Jun 12:39 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Could this be a new home for Real Groovy?Who better to breathe new life into the abandoned Civic Administration Building than mega music store Real Groovy Records, asks Brian Rudman.11 Jun 09:37 PM
BusinessFeeley has 'total integrity' - Nick SmithQueenstown Lakes District Council boss Adam Feeley has "total integrity", Minister of Building and Housing Nick Smith says.10 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandCouncil makes 'mockery' of DiwaliAuckland Council has upset the city's Hindu community by trying to hold the Auckland Diwali celebrations a month before the actual religious festival.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy firm shows way - BrewerAuckland Council should follow the lead of Fonterra, which is laying off hundreds of staff in response to low dairy prices, says Orakei councillor Cameron Brewer.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital rejects super city planA super city proposal for Wellington scrapped in favour of less rigorous change is being lamented as a lost opportunity.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Super city' plans rejectedWellington and Northland will not be reorganised into "super cities" but Hawkes Bay will follow in Auckland's footsteps.09 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandHow NZ will cope in an emergencyA revised plan for the country to cope in an emergency has been approved by the Government.05 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandFast verdict expected in wharf challengeAucklanders should learn the outcome of a legal challenge to the controversial wharf extensions at Ports of Auckland in the next two weeks.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKim Goldwater: Port history littered with blundersThe port company has a history of making development decision blunders, writes Kim Goldwater. These have been brought about by an ad hoc approach to the planning of port expansion.01 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff call for results focusThe Super City is bogged down with meetings, talkfests not requiring a decision and too little constituency time, councillors say.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Transparency in spending can go furtherThe Auckland Council deserves kudos for starting to publish details about the spending of ratepayer money.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStadium hope for WarriorsThe Warriors and their fans are being offered a lifeline to stay at Mt Smart Stadium.31 May 05:00 PM
BusinessFormer SFO boss facing housing inquiryFormer SFO boss Adam Feeley is facing an Auditor-General probe into how his family's land has been managed.28 May 11:09 PM
