PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFive levels, 135 apartments in $100m+ Mt Eden property planNineteen submissions supported the big new scheme, 16 were made against it.09 Sep 05:00 PM
Auckland'Finger guns': Local board member apologises for gun-to-head gesture at Govt ministerHe regrets his actions and said he could have used different language during the meeting.03 Sep 03:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Inside the Mt Eden shootout OPINION: Are Mt Eden residents right that their suburb is not geared for growth?29 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'Complete rubbish': Mayor blasts councillor's comments on Auckland housing plan 'Planning by firing squad' and 'a gun to the head of the city' are a sample of reactions.29 Aug 02:41 AM
Auckland'Council has a gun to its head': Local leaders urge pressure on Govt at Akl housing protest meetingNearly 600 Mt Eden and Kingsland properties are set to lose Special Character status.28 Aug 06:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Market recovery' - Precinct's Pritchard on why it's building $1b+ of new Auckland apartmentsPrecinct has nine Auckland apartment schemes. Its largest is in Parnell for students.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBalancing growth and heritage: Auckland's housing debate heats upScott Caldwell supports more homes but doubts some proposed height limits.19 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandRubbish truck driver dumps smouldering load of trash on busy Auckland roadFire crews arrived at Sandringham Rd, Kingsland, just before 5.30am.05 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandMt Eden inmate Robert Fitzpatrick named as alleged murder victimA 32-year-old man has been charged with Fitzpatrick's murder.04 Aug 07:12 AM
School RugbyPolice review footage of top Akl school rugby clash; Witness claims player kicked unconscious Two red cards were given during the game, one allegedly after a player's head was kicked.01 Aug 07:00 AM
School RugbyPolice intervene after brawl at Akl Grammar involving parents and schoolboy rugby playersA witness said a spectator's comment after a red card sparked the large brawl.28 Jul 01:35 AM
CrimeHow a prison guard's phone favour for an inmate led to a brutal attackA Corrections officer was left unconscious after his head was stomped in the attack.26 Jul 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBillion-dollar view? City showdown looms over tall buildings v volcanoesMinister Chris Bishop is pushing Auckland Council to allow faster development.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLiquidator helps secure visas for 60 workers from failed NZ firm'The welfare of these ProLink employees was paramount to me' – liquidator Pritesh Patel.16 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder over Mt Eden Corrections Facility death 'We will not stay silent,' a family member said. 01 Jul 02:44 AM
New ZealandDeath of inmate at Auckland's Mt Eden prison being treated as a homicideThe man died following an 'incident' at the prison on Friday afternoon.28 Jun 04:37 AM
New ZealandMt Eden prison inmate dies after 'incident': Corrections, police and coroner launch probesPolice are investigating and have notified the man’s next of kin.27 Jun 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: 'Families are facing bankruptcy' - oyster farmer's desperate plea to councilOPINION: Aquafarmers have been sounding the alarm for years. Now they're on the brink.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTower zones: Aucklanders split as map shows where 15-storey buildings could goHousing lobbyists welcome govt's train station plan but community leaders worried.26 Jun 06:03 AM
New ZealandGovt instructs Auckland Council to allow 15 storeys-plus buildings near key train stationsThe Government says previous density requirements don't go far enough. 25 Jun 01:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIndian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilotsHundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.13 Jun 12:11 AM
CrimeMeth-smuggling bigamist who dodged deportation for 28 years jailed for rapeHe was once known as the longest-serving remand prisoner in New Zealand history.10 Jun 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonCRL opening date revealed, Desley and Wayne make up – Simon Wilson OPINION: While the CRL opening inches closer, new controversies are erupting. 06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandExplosions as refugee family 'lose everything' in massive house fire, neighbour entered to find kidsThe fire completely gutted the two-storey property in Auckland's Mount Roskill.03 May 11:44 PM
New ZealandManhunt for driver after fatal crash overnight in central AucklandThe crash left one driver dead and a passenger in critical condition.01 May 10:37 PM
New Zealand'Significant seizure': Auckland police bust illegal 3D-printed firearm syndicateA significant amount of 3D-printed parts and two assembled firearms were seized.08 Apr 05:12 AM
New ZealandPrisoner found dead in cell at Auckland's Mt Eden PrisonThe man was found unresponsive in his cell, which was not double-bunked.03 Apr 01:02 AM
New ZealandMan, 52, arrested after six electric vehicles vandalised with spray paint in AucklandSome vandalised vehicles were towed after spray paint damage left them undriveable.11 Mar 03:38 AM
New ZealandMore Teslas targeted by paint pest, police probe after six cars damaged in one nightOwners believe the attacks are protests against Tesla's CEO Elon Musk.10 Mar 10:56 PM
CrimeTwo young people in custody after police spike fleeing vehicleThe vehicle was stopped in Auckland's Sandringham after being tracked by the Eagle helicopter. Video / NZ HeraldWatch01 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandPolice charge man, 22, after daylight carjacking outside popular Auckland cafeThe victim got out of his car but was punched and had his car stolen.21 Jan 02:22 AM
Crime‘Don’t check your pockets’: Guard who smuggled drugs into prison blamed actions on menacing noteThe prison guard said he feared for his safety if he didn't comply.19 Jan 05:39 AM