New ZealandCandidates furious over booklet errorSome high profile candidates in Auckland's local body elections are angry their profiles were left out of a booklet that goes out with voting papers.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhau - Single ward with two identitiesFour years since the creation of Whau - carved from areas previously managed by two different councils - residents still struggle to identify themselves as one ward.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHowick - Ward of wealth and diversityAs local body voting papers go out, the <i>Herald</i> examines the Super City's wards, analysing the big issues.23 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces 2.5pc rates riseMayor Len Brown is promising a rates rise of 2.5 per cent next year with inflation at 0.7 per cent - its lowest level in 14 years.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City elections 2013: Alternatives hoping to clip ticketWith the voters of Orakei having a bye for the ward seat on Auckland Council the focus shifts to the Local Board.22 Sep 11:23 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanTime's up for 'temporary' CloudBrian Rudman fears the Joyce Team will conjure up some role for The Cloud in a future America's Cup regatta, dragging its "temporary" status out for years.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCops calling 'time' over CBD drinkersA group of the country's most senior police officers have attacked plans to allow city bars to stay open three hours later than pubs in the suburbs.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittleUgly mugs spoil billboard effortThe images of themselves that people have chosen in an attempt to earn our support on billboards are unrelievedly unflattering, says Paul Little.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHome-loss fears fuel race in Maungakiekie-TamakiSpiralling rates and views blocked by high-rise developments may seem like First World problems to the poorest residents of Maungakiekie-Tamaki.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCandidates changing names to top listWhat's in a name? Plenty, when you're at the bottom of an alphabetically ordered ballot form. And that's why some local body candidates are changing their names.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeated battle for coveted 'capital'The gloves are off in the Waitemata and Gulf ward to claim the prize of what the incumbent Mike Lee calls the capital of Auckland.17 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessWaterfront Auckland buzzing over CupThe prospects for Auckland redeveloping more of its formerly industrial waterfront and the fortunes of many big planned new city projects are being seen as enhanced.16 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandGolf club may swing land deal for cashOne of Auckland's oldest and nearest golf clubs to the CBD is considering selling its 4th hole to get out of the financial rough as membership subscriptions dwindle.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandRodney wants its fair shareAfter three years of trying to fit in with a fast city set, rural communities to Auckland's north are weighing up the worth of being under the Super City umbrella.15 Sep 05:30 PM
New Zealand'Shower' jibe stuns audienceA model in body paint was publicly humiliated when Wellington councillor and mayoral candidate John Morrison told a packed charity art exhibition they would be showering together after the show.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCricket great seeks mayoral chainsJohn Morrison used to dream of spending his retirement growing vegetables and catching fish.14 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan charged with threatening LawsA man charged with threatening Wanganui mayoral candidate Michael Laws has appeared in court.11 Sep 11:03 PM
New Zealand2016 start to city rail link - BrownAuckland Mayor Len Brown says he will push for a 2016 start to the $2.86b city rail link after promising voters he would have the project finished by 2017.11 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBattlefield: Haves + have-notsIn the lead-up, the <i>Herald</i> is examining all 13 Super City wards, and analysing the big issues and contests.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCameron Brewer: Public needs to see mayor's plan for controlling rising council debtIn the short life of the inaugural Auckland Council, debt levels have soared.09 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessCouncil insurer on provisional licenceAn insurance company owned by New Zealand's local councils is one of three insurers that will be allowed to continue to operate on a provisional licence.09 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionWaterfront better for Te PapaOffered a prime location on the Auckland waterfront, who would turn it down? Answer: Te Papa Tongarewa, the national museum.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeritage a concern in growth areaIn the lead-up, the <i>Herald</i> is examining all 13 Super City wards, and analysing the big issues and contests.09 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrown all alone in action on planMayoral candidate Palino says blueprint should not be publicly notified until infrastructure and other studies done.09 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionMore precise development plan neededToday's Editorial: Local body election year might not be the best time to rewrite the city's planning rules - but it's not a bad time either.08 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandLifejacket message not sinking inA multi-language campaign to get West Auckland rock fishers to wear lifejackets is struggling to make headway against an undercurrent of risky behaviour.08 Sep 05:30 PM
