New ZealandProtest group halts house removalA protest group halted the removal of a state-owned house in suburban Auckland today in continuation of housing demonstrations in the area.17 Oct 03:15 AM
New ZealandNana vs the pohutukawaAn 85-year-old great-grandmother will lose part of her property to make way for a road extension - all because the council can't cut down a protected tree.16 Oct 10:33 PM
New ZealandFirst home buyer misses out againA unit featured in the Herald today as the home young Aucklander Ben Saunders was hoping to buy has gone to another bidder at an auction this afternoon.15 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandFading dream of first homeAuckland housing affordability has deteriorated dramatically, with first-home buyers facing higher costs and fewer affordable properties in nearly every suburb.14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Are Labour's 'pale, male, stale' days done?With Nanaia Mahuta entering the race to be Labour leader, Bryce Edwwards asks if the days of the party’s ‘pale, male, and stale’ leaders are over.14 Oct 04:09 AM
New ZealandWeed killer shuts water damsWatercare has had to come clean after a whistleblower detailed the closure of two dams supplying Auckland's water for four months due to traces of herbicide.13 Oct 11:30 PM
BusinessAgency backs 125-year dealsWaterfront Auckland has defended its Wynyard Quarter leasehold deal where apartment owners can pre-pay ground rent for 125 years.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Employment'Fixer' leaves major legacy behind himMark Ford, who has quietly and efficiently been responsible for ensuring Aucklanders have high-quality water and wastewater disposal, has lost a long battle with illness.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BDBDEmploymentLong-serving Watercare head diesWatercare chairman David Clarke has paid tribute to the company’s former chief executive, Mark Ford, who died earlier today after serious illness.13 Oct 04:30 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Andrew Little on track to be Labour leaderAndrew Little has huge momentum at the moment, judging by what's being reported in the media and discussed in leftwing circles10 Oct 03:26 AM
New ZealandMt Smart upgrade never pursuedA $25 million upgrade of Mt Smart Stadium for the Warriors was considered in 2012, but was never actively pursued.06 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionThe rise of the apartmentIs six storeys the new height for apartment buildings in zones approved for four storeys?05 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Forget the myth, let's talk about Waitangi chargePrime Minister John Key says he's upset that the Waitangi National Trust is charging New Zealanders $15 to enter the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds.30 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBruce Morris: Nimbyism shows Kiwis won't accept their fateWe want hospitals, power stations, rubbish dumps and motorways, and we understand the need for state houses, jails and halfway houses. But not up the road or next door, thanks very much, writes Bruce Morris.29 Sep 04:30 PM
InvestmentWatercare defends development feesWatercare Services has hit back at a developer who accused it of charging too much for Auckland residential subdivisions.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStadiums: Where do councillors stand?The Herald asked Auckland's city councillors if they support the plan to ask the Warriors NRL club to relocate to Albany after 2018. Here's where they stand.29 Sep 05:53 AM
New ZealandStadium shuffle: Mayor calls for calmLen Brown has had a change of heart about giving the public a say on a new stadium strategy that has seen the Warriors being told to go to Albany.29 Sep 05:15 AM
New ZealandEden Park to go it aloneEden Park has been left to fend for itself after rejecting cost-cutting proposals Auckland Council says would allow it to pay back a $50m debt.28 Sep 04:00 PM
OpinionBernard OrsmanBernard Orsman: Warriors in Albany - a bridge too far?Out of the blue, the council's main facilities body has ditched Eden Park, owned and operated by an independent trust, and brought North Harbour into play as the home for the Warriors after 2018.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandAd 'unjustifiably played on fear'An anti-fluoridation website ad has been removed after it was found to have "unjustifiably played on fear".25 Sep 03:33 AM
New ZealandNew Plymouth District Council to set up Maori WardNew Plymouth District Council has voted in favour of establishing a Maori ward for the 2016 local body elections.23 Sep 09:33 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Time for sidelined Labour MPs to step upCunliffe has yet to develop the necessary horizontal management skills to lead the Labour caucus and head Opposition efforts to hold the Prime Minister's feet to the fire, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport tops city to-do listImproving public transport and the ease of getting around the city should be top priority for Auckland Council if it wants the world's most liveable city.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCraig's crew failed to fire in city seatsThe Conservative Party passed the crucial 5 per cent threshold in 19 electorates, preliminary election results show.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlip sees ratepayers charged twiceAn error by Auckland Council led to 1638 ratepayers having $93,367 incorrectly deducted from their bank accounts last week.23 Sep 05:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCouncil seeks transport funding talks with new govtAuckland Council wants to talk to the new Govt about special taxes, including road charges and vehicle congestion charges, to fund its transport programme.22 Sep 02:50 AM
New ZealandTransport and housing top of listPolitical parties are tailoring all manner of policies for Auckland, or more precisely at 1,030,125 enrolled Jafas, to win their vote.16 Sep 05:00 PM
EmploymentCouncil's 'fixer' to leave over healthWatercare chief executive Mark Ford - who is known as "The Fixer" - is expected to step down shortly for health reasons.15 Sep 05:00 PM
