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 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
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 ZealandAuckland Council faces 'tough choices'Auckland Mayor Len Brown says the council faces tough choices as part of a new 10-year budget that kicks off today.10 Mar 10:28 PM
BusinessNew tower in tune with windSome cynics think plans for the country's biggest new skyscraper are just a lot of hot air but an Auckland Council boss says wind is something to be avoided.10 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor 'toast' if credit rating fallsLen Brown's principal policy adviser James Bews-Hair says the Auckland Mayor will be "political toast" if the council's credit rating is lowered.10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: The tricky business of mixing money and politicsIt seems that many of our politicians are rather 'tricky' when it comes to mixing business, money and politics, writes Bryce Edwards.10 Mar 01:15 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: National's overconfidence problemBryce Edwards says it could be argued that continuing strong polling is turning National's strong self-assurance into arrogance.07 Mar 01:30 AM
OpinionEditorial: Justified annoyance at 'dangerous' heritage ruleEditorial: People usually reserve their greatest annoyance for things they believe have been imposed on them in a stealthy manner.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandStairway to the treetopsClimbing a man-made tree to see plants that live high in the forest canopy could soon be an activity on offer at Auckland Botanic Gardens.05 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Labour and Cunliffe under harsh scrutinyJust when David Cunliffe looked about to gather some serious momentum, revelations surfaced about his use of secret trusts for receiving political donations.05 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandTrapped by power linesWith a downed tree blocking their way, and live power lines sparking off the rain-lashed roof and bonnet, Bruce McDonald urged his teenage daughter to remain calm.04 Mar 08:42 AM
BusinessSky Tower to be mirrored in skyscraperA glimpse at plans for the country's tallest new skyscraper shows how it will have open skydecks, with gardens or trees, and has been designed to reflect the Sky Tower.03 Mar 08:36 PM
New ZealandCity to check if its subsidiaries workWill Aucklanders be able to pay their rates and water bills at the same time and ring one telephone number to report a pothole or a noisy party?03 Mar 04:30 PM
