New ZealandGold mine goes beneath homes in WaihiThe company behind a proposed underground gold mine beneath homes in Waihi will appeal against parts of the resource consent.27 May 08:28 AM
New ZealandGovernment to appeal legal aid decisionThe Government will appeal against a ruling that the new legal aid system is unlawful.27 May 05:45 AM
OpinionBryce Julyan: Beware of rush job on city's futureA robust process of engagement is essential to a successful plan, Bryce Julyan. Meaningful engagement requires time to assess and analyse the information received or given.26 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandCourts stick with legal aidThe courts will continue to operate with the current legal aid system for the timebeing despite the Court of Appeal ruling it unlawful.24 May 06:40 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Super City RIP... and it's the parents' faultIt would seem suicidal for a government to declare war on a third of the population. But that seems to be exactly what the Key Government is doing, writes Brian Rudman.23 May 09:30 PM
OpinionChristine Rose: No wonder Aucklanders are angryThe draft plan and the housing accord have led to fear, uncertainty and distrust in both the process and in those promulgating the plan, writes Christine Rose.22 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPotential conflicts loom on road aheadWhether it's walls of apartments on the ridges overlooking Browns Bay or 18-storey high rises in Newmarket, the council is facing a chorus of complaints.21 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMission: Restore faith in transportThe head of Auckland Transport has come out swinging against the public transport system he runs saying trains and buses are late, infrequent and overcrowded.21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionJamie Hosking: Build up, not out to become world's most liveable cityIntensification of housing needs to be matched by intensification of amenities, writes Dr Jamie Hosking. It must be sensitive to heritage and design values,21 May 05:30 PM
OpinionPenny Hulse: No chance of a city full of high-rise homesHalf of suburban Auckland built up with three-storey apartments? Under the rules of the draft Unitary Plan it's about as likely as the sun setting in the east.20 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRichard Burton: Careful planning needed on apartmentsThe draft Auckland Unitary Plan proposes a fundamental change to the urban fabric of Auckland, writs Richard Burton. Multi-storey, high-density apartment buildings formerly reserved to the inner city and adjoining areas are now proposed.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBudget 2013: Govt to control housing plans if councils drag chainThe Government says it will take control of housing planning and consent processes from councils if they do not act quickly enough to free up land for houses.16 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Time to clear regulatory muddleLocal government is where a lot of the governing people care about goes on.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrown backs down over high-risesAuckland Mayor Len Brown is backing down in the face of a citywide revolt against high-rise apartments and infill housing in a new planning rulebook for the city.15 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandSporty Auckland outruns SydneyAuckland has overtaken Sydney as a host of premier events in Australasia and is now second only to Melbourne, an industry study has found.13 May 05:30 PM
BusinessProperty chiefs outline plan concernsLandowners having to pay the council a share of profits on rezoned properties.13 May 05:30 PM
ConstructionDeal brings land opening closerAuckland Council and the Government have struck a deal to fast-track plans to free up land for residential department.09 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMaurice Williamson: 'It's not about me'Maurice Williamson has told the producers of the Ellen DeGeneres show that he won't make an appearance if the focus is on him.09 May 07:20 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council approves rate riseThe Auckland Council has approved a 2.9 per cent rates increase this year.09 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandDruggies race to beat K2 banA single dairy may have sold $200,000 of synthetic drugs in three months, a select committee has heard, as users start stockpiling before legislation bans them.08 May 08:55 PM
New ZealandAuckland rates to rise average 2.9pcAuckland rates will rise on average by 2.9 per cent this year under Mayor Len Brown's inflation-sensitive budget to be put to the council tomorrow for approval.07 May 05:58 PM
BusinessCan you afford this house?A $224,000 prototype house, aimed at Aucklanders who want an affordable place, has been built at Papakura.06 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlan holds no fear for city chiefsAuckland councillors are relatively unaffected by a new way of life that includes high-rise apartments and intensification for many of the city's 1.5 million residents.06 May 05:30 PM
OpinionBryan Jackson: First ask who wants another millionWho wants another million people in Auckland? Len Brown does. Auckland City Councillors do. Auckland town planners do. The Government does. I don't, writes Bryan Jackson.06 May 05:30 PM
