New ZealandBars slam police booze op as 'creepy'An operation in which undercover police officers drank in Dunedin bars has been slammed as 'creepy' by the Hospitality Association.25 Aug 11:16 PM
New ZealandCouncil missed chance to detect fraudDunedin's mayor has admitted his council missed a chance to detect an alleged $1.5m fraud in its car fleet, after overlooking Audit NZ advice.25 Aug 10:25 PM
New ZealandFull size of alleged $1.5 million fraud revealedPolice have been called in and the Serious Fraud Office notified, after the Dunedin City Council this afternoon revealed the full size of an alleged $1.5 million fraud within its Citifleet department.22 Aug 04:08 AM
PoliticsCouncil hunts for missing moneyAuckland Transport is pursuing tens of thousands of dollars in disputed payments after a long-running investigation.17 Aug 01:57 AM
New ZealandBlogger sought more dirt on BrownCameron Slater asked an ex-prostitute to help dig up more stories on Len Brown when it became clear he wasn't going to resign, according to Nicky Hager's new book.14 Aug 03:05 AM
SharesFMA weighs in on sharemarket blunderThe FMA has contacted the NZX over a blunder that resulted in investors selling shares in Lyttelton Port when they were unaware of a higher takeover price.07 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandWashers attack crackdown'We're only trying to make a living.' Intersection windscreen washers say a police and council crackdown won't force them to ditch their brushes and bottles.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDonghua Liu admits building chargesDonghua Liu has pleaded guilty to charges laid by the Auckland Council over building works on two properties worth more than $6 million in plush suburbs.05 Aug 11:30 PM
RetailMarket revival long time comingAuckland’s famous Victoria Park Market needs a rescue plan to confirm the big future tenants were promised.05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLiu's new renovation woesDonghua Liu is in more legal trouble after the Auckland Council charged him over renovations on two properties worth more than $6 million in plush suburbs.04 Aug 05:00 PM
SharesBlunder costs shareholdersNZX is reviewing its processes after a blunder resulted in some investors trading shares in Lyttelton Port when they were unaware of a higher takeover price.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnger at desks shuffleAuckland's cash-strapped council is spending thousands of dollars a year moving desks and chairs for mayor Len Brown and his councillors.02 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWharf sculpture: How should it look?The public are being denied images of a $1.5m state house sculpture on Queens Wharf. What do you think it should look like? Send in your ideas here.31 Jul 03:25 AM
New ZealandHarbour walkway on cardsA bid to link two harbours via a new path for walking and cycling has been launched, with its backers promising a self-help project that will go easy on Auckland ratepayers' pockets.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLabour plan to restore local leviesLabour plans to reinstate the power for local bodies to raise revenue through extra levies such as a 'pillow tax' on visitors and regional petrol taxes.25 Jul 03:05 AM
New ZealandPark dusts off noise barrier planEden Park's operators have tabled plans to borrow $1.8 million to install a sound barrier for the east stand.23 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuMac and Ron put accent on spellingMac and Ron are on a linguistic and historic mission to right Maori spelling and pronunciation howlers in West Auckland.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandParking warden bashedA parking warden was admitted to hospital after being attacked on duty in Auckland - and the assault was so bad, it kept him in hospital for five nights.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandProposed council bylaw ruffles feathersFor 60 years Billy Farnell has bred champion show poultry at his Remuera home and has a room full of trophies to show for it. He's ready to fight a proposed bylaw.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklanders told: Count your chickensKeeping more than six chickens on urban properties will require a licence under a new Auckland Council plan aimed at stopping stock from being a nuisance.22 Jul 07:29 PM
New ZealandGovt plans to get rid of 'loopy' rulesGovt is giving the public an opportunity to complain about “pedantic” and “unnecessary” regulations.21 Jul 11:42 PM
New ZealandLabour earmarks $200m for the regionsLabour Leader David Cunliffe says a Govt he led would invest up to $200 million over four years in development projects aimed at resuscitating flagging regional economies.21 Jul 11:30 PM
BusinessMore homes wanted around parkIntensive housing development on land surrounding Cornwall Park is being proposed - but lessees fear it'll result in further hikes to lease fees after new valuations.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandProposal opens up Queens WharfThe western side of Queens Wharf could become open space as part of plans for the downtown waterfront area.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeaky home owner has 'arguable case'An Auckland couple who own a $2m leaky home have an “arguable case” in their lawsuit against the pair that sold them the property, a High Court judge says.16 Jul 03:35 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: We need a tunnel vision to help pay for rail linkThe Government shouldn't suddenly decide that ratepayers be forced to beggar themselves to maintain and upgrade a public transport system, writes Brian Rudman.15 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionDavid Shand: Auckland's far from going brokeAucklanders should have an informed debate about the state of the city finances.15 Jul 05:00 PM
NPCAuckland rugby looks at moveThe Auckland Rugby Union is looking at the possibility of shifting their ITM Cup home games away from Eden Park as paltry crowds hit them financially.14 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCar-free Quay St back on the agendaA plan to change Quay St from a car-dominated road into a waterfront boulevard is back on the table with Auckland Council seeking expressions of interest from designers.13 Jul 05:00 PM
