New ZealandCity rail link: Rates relief idea for affected firmsRates relief has been suggested as one way of compensating central Auckland businesses for disruption from construction of a $2.86 billion underground railway.15 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessLeaseholders ready to fightThe Cornwall Park Trust Board has proposed a new "modern lease" to resolve long-running dissatisfaction from Greenlane and One Tree Hill residents.14 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland must clean up act on waterThe health of Auckland's harbours and streams is continuing to deteriorate under a mostly 1950s approach to stormwater, says a report obtained by the Herald.13 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandBets on for Auckland mayoral racePlace your bets - celebrities and politicians are among the likeliest to take the Auckland mayoral chains from Len Brown next time around.12 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandBattle over sports field planResidents are battling a plan for a $2 million artificial sports field in their Auckland suburban park, saying it will spoil its looks.10 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandRed tape mires Queens Wharf progressA development plan for Queens Wharf has been approved by Waterfront Auckland, but must go through a new bureaucratic hoop before being opened for public consultation.07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandSport fans split on venue rellocationThe Warriors want to play all their home matches in Auckland at one venue, but it is still a toss-up between Mt Smart Stadium and Eden Park.07 Apr 04:15 PM
New ZealandConduct over will criticised by judgeA financial planner and local body politician has been rapped by the High Court over his handling of a will with a $1.4 million estate.04 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandAsk Phoebe: Ocean discharge rules are clearRecently I got into an argument - well, let's call it a free and frank exchange of views - about sewage holding tanks on boats.02 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandSustainable water option pluggedNew Zealand's first environmentally sustainable public "third pipe" scheme, planned to serve thousands of homes with recycled storm water, has been plugged.02 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandDeal not good look, city boss admitsAn Auckland Council contractor has been earning tens of thousands of dollars a year from a fitness programme installed at 10 council leisure services.02 Apr 03:15 PM
New ZealandBrown's gym in spotlightAuckland ratepayers have paid $5200 to provide a personal gym for Mayor Len Brown in the Auckland Town Hall.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandGovernment sets best-practice fracking guidelinesThe Government has just set best-practice guidelines for fracking in various parts of the country.27 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandHamilton votes to restart fluoridationThe Hamilton City Council has voted overwhelmingly in favour of restarting fluoridating its water supply.27 Mar 02:41 AM
EconomyUrban renewal vision has growing painsFour projects launched last decade to create or revitalise Auckland communities have endured hard times to reach milestones in their development.26 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandBrown facing $16m budget holeAuckland Mayor Len Brown has six weeks to plug a $16 million hole in this year's budget and achieve the goal of holding household rate increases at 3.6 per cent.26 Mar 03:15 PM
EconomyJust how green is NZ's economy?Are we doing enough? As another report lays out the benefits of a green economy science reporter Jamie Morton looks at what we're doing to achieve it.25 Mar 08:36 PM
BusinessNew regs to test council performanceLocal authority cost blowouts will be flagged much earlier under Government changes being introduced, says a leader in the sector.25 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandLen Brown's helicopter rescue hits legal queryA plan by Auckland Mayor Len Brown to fill a $900,000 gap in the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust's running costs has hit a legal obstacle for council funding.24 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandChuang denied 2nd termA recruitment agency has blocked the former lover of embattled Auckland Mayor Len Brown from returning to a council advisory panel - sparing him further public embarrassment over her reappointment.22 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandThumbs down for Len BrownLen Brown will find it tough to be re-elected Mayor of Auckland, according to a new <i>Herald</i>-DigiPoll survey.19 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandCity parker wins victory over tow firmAn Auckland man has won a battle against a towing company after his van was illegally towed from a private car park in Auckland's CBD.18 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandRates rebel in council squeezeAuckland Council has told activist Penny Bright to pay $29,000 owed in rates within 10 days or risk losing her Kingsland home.17 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Getting rid of funding body a woeful idea, Mayor BrownAuckland Mayor Len Brown was right to act to end a costly court case involving the Auckland rescue helicopter trust and the regional amenities funding body.16 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown: 'We're not just racking up debt'Auckland Council debt, which was $4 billion three years ago, has now reached $6.5b, but the Mayor says there is a good balance between the super city's debts and assets.16 Mar 02:36 AM
New ZealandTime's up for wheel clampersAn Auckland wheel-clamping company, which last year was accused of bullying, has gone into liquidation after being unable to keep up with debts.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanJohn Drinnan: High-risk PR strategy fliesExceltium Corporate & Public Affairs owner Matthew Hooton is crowing from the rooftops after the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust won a victory against the body that decides its ratepayer funding.13 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Six months for voters to demand coalition transparencyPolitical parties and politicians treat voters with contempt when they refuse to be upfront about post-election coalition arrangements, writes Bryce Edwards12 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandBudget warning for BrownAuckland Mayor Len Brown has been told it will take a "slash and burn" exercise for his new 10-year budget to bring benefits for Aucklanders.11 Mar 04:30 PM
KahuArchaeologists oppose rule to consult iwiArchaeologists are the latest group to weigh into a controversial iwi consultation rule, saying most of the thousands of affected sites have not been evaluated.11 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMore legal high shops close as local body powers kick inGovernment regulators have agreed to shut down Hamilton's six "legal high" synthetic drug shops.11 Mar 04:30 PM
