New ZealandBrown open to reappointing ChuangAuckland Mayor Len Brown is not ruling out reappointing his former mistress Bevan Chuang to the council's ethnic peoples advisory panel.21 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionBryce EdwardsBryce Edwards: Honest politics vs free speechBattle between Colin Craig and Russel Norman could be just the first round in an ongoing conflict that will feature this election year, writes Bryce Edwards.21 Feb 01:55 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Labour puts us on the road to chaosLabour's decision to back the fast-tracking of Auckland's $2.86 billion city rail link at this year's general election is the good news.20 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiller allowed to remain on dutyA 27-year-old Navy sailor has been allowed to remain on duty after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of trainee teacher Tarun Asthana.19 Feb 06:08 AM
New ZealandGuilty plea over fatal punchA 27-year-old naval rating has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of trainee teacher Tarun Asthana.18 Feb 09:03 PM
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
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
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
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
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
