New ZealandSuper city plan runs into flakA proposal for councils in Wellington and Wairarapa to combine to form a super city has been met with criticism, some saying the voice of the region has not been heard.04 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuper city 'probably overkill' - mayorTwo mayors from the Wellington region have voiced their concerns surrounding the Local Government Commission's proposal for a Wellington super city.04 Dec 02:30 AM
New ZealandWellington set to go superOne super city would take over the functions of nine councils in the lower North Island under a draft proposal by the Local Government Commission.03 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionMaria Hurley: Residents battle developers over central cityAs a wave of pro-intensification development sweeps Auckland more residents will find themselves battling to preserve the character of their neighbourhoods.03 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Ending vehicle access plus for volcano visitsAt first blush the proposal to ban cars from the summits of Auckland's volcanoes seems outrageous; on reflection, not so bad.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil underwrites housing bond issueThe Auckland Council has agreed to underwrite "housing bonds" worth $30 million to kick-start more than 200 new homes for low-income families.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil errs on activist's rates billAuckland Council bungled the amount of money owed by veteran activist Penny Bright, who is facing court action and the seizure of her home over years of unpaid rates.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWho wants to be mayor?Who's in line to challenge Len Brown to become Auckland's next mayor? The Herald has analysed the early possibilities.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Business30pc of new valuations 'wildly wrong'Valuations on about 30 per cent of Auckland properties - around 135,000 homes - are "wildly wrong", a valuation business claims.02 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Eden summit car ban: Readers reactThe Herald has had an overwhelming response from readers since revealing the plan to ban all vehicles from Mt Eden's summit.02 Dec 02:02 AM
New ZealandVehicle ban on city's volcano summitsThe days of driving to the summit of Auckland's volcanic cones are coming to an end, starting with a ban on all vehicles up Mt Eden.01 Dec 09:00 PM
OpinionDavid Seymour: Auckland Council needs to stop and take a breathA few weeks ago Auckland Council voted by a narrow majority to impose grotesquely large rate increases on thousands of Auckland's ratepayers.01 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The downfall of John KeyBryce Edwards asks: Why does John Key continue to stay close to Cameron Slater, and will this decision ultimately lead to Key’s downfall?30 Nov 11:27 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $90m annual rail link billAuckland Mayor Len Brown is locking future ratepayers into paying at least $90 million a year for operational costs once trains begin using the City Rail Link some time from 2021.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandProposal to clear flyover for housingCash-hungry Auckland Council leaders are eyeing a proposal to replace the complex Dominion Rd interchange with traffic lights to free valuable land for housing and commercial development.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow wife's detective work cleared BanksAmanda Banks' "obsessive" detective work saw her husband John Banks' electoral fraud conviction quashed and answered a High Court judge's doubts over her honesty.28 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The democratic deficit of Dirty PoliticsWhen the Corruption Perception Index comes out next week there will be much attention paid to whether New Zealand takes a dive, writes Bryce Edwards.27 Nov 12:21 AM
OpinionMike HoskingMike Hosking: Wanted - tough leader to save cityMike Hosking asks, "Am I the only one who thinks things around Auckland Council are getting hopelessly out of control?"26 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Sexual politics and state integrityThe whole Roger Sutton controversy raises important questions and concerns about sexual politics and the state, writes Bryce Edwards.24 Nov 01:24 AM
New ZealandLen Brown trust under the spotlightA trust that funded Auckland Mayor Len Brown's election campaign and kept donors' identities secret is under police investigation.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Get ready for more biculturalism in politicsWho runs New Zealand? That’s one of the big questions to arise out of the Waitangi Tribunal’s landmark ruling that Maori never gave away sovereignty.20 Nov 09:37 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Save a landmark and cut rent costsPerhaps the balmy spring weather is lulling me into a false sense of optimism, but I am getting the feeling that the old Auckland City administration "skyscraper" might survive the wrecker's ball after all.20 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandHand-up with rates bills going beggingLow-income ratepayers in Auckland got more than $10 million of state aid to help pay last year's rates bills.19 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Is New Zealand ready for a grey prime minister?New Labour leader Andrew Little's personality and personal attributes are seen as somewhat lacking, writes Bryce Edwards.19 Nov 02:50 AM
New ZealandBuyers caught in $1.5m car fraud safeCar buyers appear unlikely to face charges as a police investigation into the Dunedin City Council's alleged $1.5 million Citifleet fraud draws to a close.18 Nov 01:20 AM
New ZealandBid to save NZ's first skyscraperPlans to save New Zealand's first skyscraper, the Civic Building on Aotea Square, or demolish it have been outlined to councillors and the media today.17 Nov 10:51 PM
New ZealandRail Link could get Government pushAuckland's $2.4 billion underground rail project may get a push-along from the Government if it follows advice from its Transport Agency.12 Nov 02:24 AM
EconomyHome owners cash in on value hikesHomeowners feeling flush after learning their newly-released property values are borrowing more from banks to splurge on new cars, boats and home renovations.11 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Windfall for the few should go to the communityWith Auckland councillors searching the city vaults looking for a long-forgotten hoard of gold bars to fund their "visions", it was only a matter of time before someone zeroed in on the $2....11 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Long ties lose out to Air NZ factsChristopher Luxon was brought in to put the foot down and drive profit, writes Grant Bradley. He's not about to let historic ties to some towns influence cold, hard business decisions.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCV crash: First the council site, now QVHeavy demand by homeowners desperate to access details about newly released property revaluations has now brought down the Quotable Value website.11 Nov 01:09 AM
New ZealandYour new home value is...?Auckland residents eager to find out the new value of their home have been disappointed this morning after the Council's website crashed.09 Nov 09:00 PM
