New ZealandWharves too short for linersQueens and Captain Cook wharves may have to be extended at a cost of tens of millions of dollars to accommodate the new generation of cruise ships.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAmbitious plans for downtownAn ambitious wishlist of 16 projects to transform downtown Auckland is being released today. We take a look at what's being suggested.10 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuMaori-ward plan sparks 'separatist' warningNZ First leader Winston Peters has warned "separatism is coming to a council near you" .10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $20m bill for lost carparksAuckland Council may have to pay Precinct Properties $20 million compensation for the loss of underground carparking in its Downtown Shopping Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Bureaucrats wallowing in cultural correctness'The Pope's Losing Battle with the Mob", headlined Warsaw's Polityka newspaper.08 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionDr Jamie Hosking: Smaller roads free us from trafficWe all hate being stuck in traffic. The usual response to congested roads in New Zealand, especially in Auckland, is to make the congested road bigger - turn a two-lane road into four.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRubbish collection to go hi-techA new "pay-as-you-throw" system featuring microchipped waste bins is being proposed to standardise rubbish collection across Auckland.08 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHawkes Bay council merger shapes up as big issue for votersAfter being relinquished by National's Chris Tremain, the battle for the seat of Napier has been heating up between Labour's Stuart Nash and National newcomer Wayne Walford.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWaterfront facelift plans revealedThe first images of a major facelift for Auckland's downtown waterfront have been released by the council.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe return of Luigi WewegeLuigi Wewege is now a chief executive who wants to help rich immigrants move to New Zealand.06 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: $25m dream a bridge too farWho wants to shell out a king's ransom for "optimal uplift" of a bridge on Auckland's waterfront when there's already a decent one there, asks Brian Rudman.04 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil's car fleet fraud could be worseThe Dunedin City Council's alleged vehicle fraud may go back further than first thought - and more missing cars and money are likely to be involved.03 Sep 11:08 PM
New ZealandPM condemns Slater, defends inquiryNational leader John Key condemned Whale Oil blogger Cameron Slater for the first time during last night's leaders' debate.02 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's travel plansAuckland Mayor Len Brown has a globe-trotting agenda for the coming year with planned visits to Taiwan, Japan, China, the United States and Australia.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Perfect' home buyers not looking to buyDavid Cunliffe is backing the party's choice of a couple used as a case study for Labour's housing policy, after the pair conceded they weren't actually looking to buy.27 Aug 06:47 PM
New ZealandSupport for NZ First, Conservatives risesSupport for New Zealand First and the Conservative Party has surged since the release of Dirty Politics, while both National and Labour have stumbled in the latest political poll.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy today is D-Day for David CunliffeToday is D-Day for David Cunliffe. Debate Day. The Labour leader must seize the opportunity provided by going head to head with the Prime Minister.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Seismic shift needed in perverse tax rulesHow's this for an anomaly: if a commercial property is munted in an earthquake, and maybe even kills someone, it gives rise to a tax deduction, but seismic strengthening work to reduce the risk of that happening does not.27 Aug 05:00 PM
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
