New ZealandStaff claim email privacy breachedAuckland City Council staff believe their privacy was breached after a million emails were checked during the investigation into mayor Len Brown's extra-marital affair.18 Feb 06:47 PM
CommoditiesObjections to mining plan pour inA controversial bid to mine an area of seabed off the North Island's west coast has met a backlash, with only a handful of several thousand submissions in support of the plan.18 Feb 04:30 PM
EmploymentLiving wage estimate rises to $18.80Living wage campaigners say it now costs $18.80 an hour to feed two adults and two children in New Zealand.17 Feb 03:00 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Could National actually thrash Labour again in 2014?17 Feb 01:28 AM
New ZealandBig weekend hailed a triumphCity leaders are breathing a sigh of relief after Auckland made it through what has been described as one of its "greatest weekends".16 Feb 04:30 PM
KahuHapu wants $38m Rena deal revealedA tiny hapu is calling for confidential terms of a deal worth up to $38 million over the wrecked container ship Rena to be made public.16 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Brown hands PM an election poserLen Brown's move leaves the Prime Minister high and dry, writes Brian Rudman. If he refuses to play ball with the Mayor and advance the construction date, he'll be handing Labour a free hit13 Feb 08:30 PM
NRLNines stars spread the league loveAuckland league fans have a chance to meet their heroes at league clubs across the city today, with all 16 NRL clubs being hosted by a local counterpart.12 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBerm garden chasing prizeA berm in Ellerslie has been entered into a national landscaping competition as part of a vegetable, fruit and flower garden. It even has a beehive.11 Feb 04:30 PM
Freight and logistics$250m fast-track offer derailedPM John Key has rebuffed a $250m offer from Auckland Mayor Len Brown to kick-start the $2.86b City Rail Link, saying it's on track for 2020.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Mayor's cash offer for rail premature and unwiseMayor Len Brown sounds keener than ever, for obvious reasons, to see work start on the Auckland central rail link. He needs to be seen to be effective again.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlayground gear too hot to handleConcerned parents are asking councils to take action over playground equipment that gets so hot in summer it is burning children when they touch it.10 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Disturbing' cost blowout questionedAuckland councillors are being kept in the dark about the cost blowout of a review into Mayor Len Brown's affair with Bevan Chuang.10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The right wing fightback on inequalityThe political right is now fighting back strongly on inequality and related issues, writes Bryce Edwards in his regular political round-up.10 Feb 01:48 AM
New ZealandA taste of a car-free futureQuay St on Auckland's waterfront became a cycling mecca at the weekend, offering a taste of its future as a restricted-traffic boulevard.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor's ex-lover wants old job backBevan Chuang, the former mistress of Auckland mayor Len Brown, is keen to reapply for a position on the Auckland Council's ethnic advisory panel but is fearful of a mayoral snub.07 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandState tenants make way for workersState house tenants in many parts of Auckland will have to move, at least temporarily, as Housing New Zealand ramps up an aggressive programme of redeveloping some of its oldest and highest-value sites.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland leaders mum on $250k billThe cost of a review into Auckland Mayor Len Brown's affair with council adviser Bevan Chuang has reportedly risen to $250,000.05 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBerms: Politicians say it with flowersTwo Auckland Council politicians are flouting council rules by planting flower beds on their berms.04 Feb 05:17 PM
New ZealandCouncil windscreen washer wipeout'We have to get police to take their buckets.' Auckland Council wants more power to ban and penalise windscreen washers at intersections.04 Feb 04:30 PM
KahuTribes out to influence look of cityAuckland's 13 Maori tribes say they want to "change the face of Auckland" through infrastructure and housing developments.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandBerm policy shift disputedEllerslie resident Chris Mills says Auckland Transport is not being honest by claiming to mow the berms of residents who refuse to do so.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandProposed fee changes spur rates alarmAuckland's rates will rise 8.5 per cent in eight years and debt will jump by $480 million.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil returns to mowing bermsAuckland Transport has quietly backed down on mowing berms, but is skimping on the quality of grass-cutting.02 Feb 05:49 PM
New ZealandBrown agitated at questions on affairAuckland Mayor Len Brown got agitated when he was tackled on family values at his first Mayor in the Chair outing in Pukekohe since being embroiled in a sex scandal last October.31 Jan 02:13 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political roundup: Act's choice of revival or survivalThe choice facing the elite Act Party Board members, who meet tomorrow to start deciding on its new leader, is one of focusing on either survival or revival, writes Bryce Edwards.30 Jan 11:48 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Political roundup: The politics of flag-wavingNational flags have long been deeply integrated into politics, writes Bryce Edwards.They can be a powerful force for patriotism and nationalism, but also for electoral advantage.30 Jan 02:21 AM
OpinionTony Holman: PPPs short-term gain but long-term painMayor Brown has had another vision and is claiming public-private partnerships (PPPs) can relieve the burden on ratepayers.29 Jan 04:30 PM
ManufacturingAuckland economy set to sparkleAuckland's economic prospects look the best in seven years, based on labour, housing construction and manufacturing activity.29 Jan 04:30 PM
