BusinessWater giant celebrates pipe dreamWhen the Auckland Council was formed in November 2010, Watercare went from being a wholesaler to seven councils to a retailer for 450,000 customers.11 Nov 12:24 AM
EditorialEditorial: Feeble end to mayoralty of much promiseSeldom has New Zealand seen, at any level of politics, a rise and fall as rapid as that of Len Brown.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandInteractive: How will NZ cope with rising sea levels?New interactive maps have shown how projected sea-level rise under different climate change would transform our coastlines and inundate low-lying areas.09 Nov 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: No surprise housing accord has been a flopAuckland house prices have been driven by speculative demand as much as - or probably more than - a shortage of supply.08 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandBrown's decision brings reliefLen Brown's announcement has been met with relief by council members who say they can focus on milestone decisions for the region's future.08 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Maori board hops over the lawIt's rare for politicians to admit their mistakes. Particularly one as recent as Auckland Council's unelected Maori Statutory Board, writes Brian Rudman.05 Nov 08:13 PM
New ZealandRichie first for Super City honourRichie McCaw was granted the Freedom of Auckland by Mayor Len Brown yesterday - the first time the honour has been bestowed since the birth of the Super City five years ago.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandIntegrated approach the way forward - MinisterThe Government is proposing a governance model similar to the Auckland Council for regions that have voted to reject a Super City-like structure.03 Nov 07:30 AM
BusinessPort suing broker for $184m over 'negligence'Lyttelton Port Co, which was taken private by Christchurch City Council last year, is suing insurance broker Aon for $184 million over the handling of its policies during the 2010 and 2011....02 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionSafety delays hit Auckland housing projectFire safety issues have stopped construction on the first 20 terraced homes at Auckland's biggest affordable housing project.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSea wall planned to save popular beachA sea wall is to be built at one of Auckland's most popular beaches in a $5 million plan to try to stop storms ripping out chunks of its grassy park and currents carrying away its sand.01 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: National plays it coy in AucklandIt bemuses me the way the major political parties go to so much trouble to disguise their interest in running Auckland Council, Brian Rudman writes.29 Oct 11:56 PM
EditorialEditorial: Councils must stick to their own concernsThe Auckland Council intends to hold a debate and a vote on whether to oppose exploratory oil drilling in an area of seabed off the west coast.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTakapuna's victory over booze loutsAll-hours ban on drinking liquor in streets, carparks and playground.25 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionNo need for secrecy around heritage plansThe Auckland Council has been struggling to work out how to preserve the city's heritage in housing.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMood for change in Hauraki GulfFour years ago the Hauraki Gulf Forum's "State of our Gulf" report warned of widespread decline in the condition of its water and birds and marine life.21 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Paula Bennett's free pass for cowboysCouncil's bloopers tape shows why asking Aucklanders to trust builders and developers is a step too far, says Brian Rudman.15 Oct 08:40 PM
OpinionChristine Fletcher: Phil, can you save our city?Christine Fletcher writes an open letter to Phil Goff, warning him of the "shambles" in its local government as he considers standing for mayor.14 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandHouse of menace shut downAuthorities seek to force out dodgy inhabitants after alleged kidnapping and gunshots at Mark Lyon's 15 Karaka St building.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandTenants to march on BeehiveState house tenants from around New Zealand plan to march on Parliament against Government plans to sell 1600 houses in Tauranga and Invercargill.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil salary rises ease offThe rise in pay packets for Auckland Council's top brass has slowed this year, according to a Herald survey.11 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessChristchurch breakfast off at a gallopNew Zealand Cup and Show week was previewed in Christchurch yesterday with a business breakfast to celebrate the annual event's influence in the region.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGang kingpin gets $52K contractCouncil takes leap of faith to give another chance to Black Power member who was jailed for assault and grievous bodily harm.05 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionMark Thomas: Why would anyone stand for Mayor?There is relentless scrutiny and although customers and shareholders may be a tough crowd at times for a corporate CEO, ratepayers present an even more challenging constituency, writes Mark Thomas.01 Oct 02:04 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Bicultural hang-up skews city arts planAuckland's point of difference is not the glories or supremacy of one ethnicity over another, but our place in the Pacific as a smorgasbord of cultures and ethnicities, writes Brian Rudman.24 Sep 05:00 PM
OpinionPenny Hulse: Addressing Auckland's housing crisisAuckland has grown by around 100,000 people since amalgamation in 2010, writes Auckland's Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse.That's the population of Lower Hutt.24 Sep 02:48 AM
New ZealandCamper must quit city pitchRangi Tikitiki's is tired of "being a refugee in my own country", he's been on a waiting list for a Housing NZ home since before he began camping at the park.20 Sep 01:00 PM
OpinionCathy Casey: Women's suffrage dayNew Zealand has such a rich history of extraordinary and ground breaking women in sport, politics, academia and the arts, writes Cathy Casey. How should we celebrate their achievements?18 Sep 12:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Count the blessings...it's all too muchWe don't need the bureaucrats' religiosity to get things opened.16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRail report a snow job: LeeSharp contrasts between Auckland and Wellington rail costs are blamed by a consultant on differences in each city's passenger services.15 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessHistoric college shifted for new townWesley College to be demolished and relocated elsewhere for new small town hosting thousands of new homes.15 Sep 05:00 PM
