New ZealandMayor’s casting vote seals compromiseAuckland Mayor Len Brown says he had to use his casting vote for a compromise over the port company's wharf extension dispute, in the absence of five councillors.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBurned-out house target for new bylawA fire-gutted derelict house has been described by neighbours as a glaring example of the need to crack down on unkempt and nuisance properties.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAverage rates hike put at $200The average Auckland family will have to find an extra $200 a year from July to pay for Mayor Len Brown's latest budget plan.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's port compromiseAuckland Mayor Len Brown used his casting vote to accept a compromise proposal by the city-owned port company to stop extending the shorter of its two wharf extensions.30 Apr 04:09 AM
New ZealandLen Brown proposes 6.5 per cent rates hikeAuckland Mayor Len Brown is proposing a 6.5 per cent rates increase today to spend more on transport.29 Apr 11:56 PM
New ZealandPort land an 'unrealised goldmine'Ports of Auckland is sitting on land with a commercial value of $2.2 billion, far greater than its $76 million value for port use, says an economist.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMessy neighbours face finesAuckland Council is considering a regional crackdown on property owners whose homes are a nuisance and a public health threat.28 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessPorts head digs in against pressureChairman appears to have put his job on the line by digging in against council pressure to stop extending Bledisloe Wharf into the Waitemata Harbour.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for halt to port workThe Auckland Chamber of Commerce is supporting a halt of work on two large wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.22 Apr 04:08 AM
BusinessProtest against 24hr Macca'sMore than 1000 people have signed an online petition protesting a West Auckland McDonald's from operating 24 hours a day.22 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandSupporters rally over campSupporters of the threatened Takapuna Beach Holiday Camp rallied in support of the seaside North Shore facility at a public meeting last night.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort protesters want mayor to actPort protesters are targeting Mayor Len Brown to stop work on two huge wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMt Eden vehicle ban likelyA ban on cars from the summit of Mt Eden has been confirmed as likely by the end of this year.21 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandPort presses on with extensionsPorts of Auckland is proceeding with two huge wharf extensions, despite public protests, a political call to halt work and a legal challenge against consents for the work.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorts stoush: Extension going aheadPorts of Auckland's work on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour is proceeding despite public protests and a political call to halt work.20 Apr 05:15 AM
New ZealandTwo cranes appear at Bledisloe WharfTwo large Fletcher cranes have appeared at the end of Bledisloe Wharf at the Ports of Auckland, but it is not known if this signals a start to work on two wharf extensions.20 Apr 01:07 AM
New ZealandNo solution for Ports stoushThe stand-off between Ports of Auckland and Auckland Council over a political call to stop work on two wharf extensions enters its fourth week today.20 Apr 12:10 AM
BusinessAuckland City: The $10b spend upAuckland Council's City Centre Integration team has just released a map showing the huge public and private investment planned for the next decade.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajority support Akld transport planA small majority of Aucklanders support a big and expensive transport programme for the Super City, according to a new survey.17 Apr 02:27 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Let's hear that city mouse roarThe present city administration's desire to keep politics out of council affairs plays right into the hands of the bureaucrats, the powerful, and "council-controlled organisations", writes Brian Rudman.16 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandCourt to review Auckland port extensionA legal challenge to the lawfulness of two wharf extensions in the Waitemata Harbour will be heard in June.15 Apr 11:49 PM
Freight and logisticsCity councillors defend port companySeveral councillors have leapt to the defence of Ports of Auckland, the council-owned company facing public and political pressure to halt work on two new wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.14 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKey says he's willing to work with GoffPrime Minister John Key says the Government would be willing to work with Labour MP Phil Goff if he becomes Auckland mayor.12 Apr 10:03 PM
Freight and logisticsLen Brown pushes for speed on ports discussionPressure is growing on Ports of Auckland to stop construction of two massive wharf extensions into Waitemata Harbour.10 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandHerald told mayor port newsAuckland Mayor Len Brown has conceded the first he knew about two wharf extensions at the Ports of Auckland was from the Herald.08 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionClassics that fail public taste testFor younger readers, Sambo's story may need some introduction, writes Peter Calder. Published in 1899, it was the first book of Edinburgh-born Helen Bannerman, who spent much of her life in southern India.07 Apr 09:34 PM
New ZealandContractors in limbo amid wharf battleA multimillion-dollar contract to build two finger wharves at Ports of Auckland is up in the air because of legal and political manoeuvres.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe People v The PortPorts of Auckland plans to build two large extensions at the end of Bledisloe Wharf. So what's all the fuss? We explain it here.07 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionGreg McKeown: Port persists with illogical claimsThe port's plans for expansion into the Waitemata will irrevocably ruin the connection between the central city and the harbour, writes Greg McKeown.06 Apr 09:41 PM
OpinionVictoria Carter: City needs to think outside the squareHow many good ideas has Auckland lost because of council's lack of enthusiasm?06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort bosses kept council in dark, BrownAuckland Mayor Len Brown has stepped up a war of words with Ports of Auckland, accusing port bosses of keeping the council in the dark about two huge wharf extensions.05 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandTo court for the PortThe public stoush over Auckland's planned port extension has now entered the legal arena, with a pressure group filing papers in the High Court.03 Apr 04:00 PM
