New ZealandReview of burial and cremation lawsA shake-up of how and where we bury the dead has prompted a city council to raise the "terrifying" possibility of people simply digging a hole and "putting granny in it".04 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Black museum the obvious use for old jailNo building in Auckland is quite as grim as Mt Eden Prison.04 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayor: $800k salaries the market rateAuckland Mayor Len Brown last night defended salaries of nearly $800,000 a year for two senior council executives, telling a public meeting, "You have got to meet the market."03 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionShould councils have to mow grass berms?The council voted to save $3 million by not cutting grass berms in the old Auckland City area. Was this a good move? Have your say here.02 Oct 07:19 PM
New ZealandOne street's view: it isn't clear cutOpinions on who should mow the berms in Blakey St, Onehunga reflect the wider debate that's raging in Auckland.02 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessCalls for public services to be funded by local governmentLocal Government New Zealand and the New Zealand Initiative are calling for more public services to be provided by local government and funded by local taxes.02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAucklanders told: Mow your own bermAuckland City residents should follow the rest of the region, take pride in their community - and mow their own berms, says a councillor.01 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionMalcolm Alexander: Have a say on how your city is runIf you were a shareholder in a huge business, one with $120 billion of assets and an annual budget of more than $8 billion, wouldn't you want a say in who should run it?01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandEnvironment sets Westies apartFormer Cantabrian Ted Smith spent two weeks looking for a home in Auckland when he moved after the earthquakes in 2011, and "fell in love" with the West.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandMeet Super City mayoral hopefulsThe Herald asked the 15 mayoral candidates for Auckland to answer three key questions in their own words.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City Elections 2013: Aucklanders urged to voteSlow start a worrying sign as survey shows many Kiwis feel they don't know candidates.30 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Super City elections all too hardFor the first time in my life, I'm finding it hard to argue against those who can't be bothered voting in the upcoming election, writes Brian Rudman.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandPalino vows to restart the mowersWith grass shooting up in the warm and moist spring, mayoral candidate John Palino is promising to reinstate mowing the council-owned berms in the old Auckland City area.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiving wage gets a big tickAuckland mayor Len Brown has finally endorsed a "living wage" for council workers - two weeks after his chief rival unexpectedly appeared to support the idea.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiveable city dream step closerAuckland Council's highlights of the past year include a $1.3 billion spend on improving community facilities.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandParnell residents vocal over park's fateThe possibility of a Parnell park being traded as prime waterfront real estate in a Treaty of Waitangi claim settlement has prompted an outcry from groups.30 Sep 04:30 PM
