New ZealandCovid 19 coronavirus: Ōrākei Marae temporarily closes walkway on private land to keep people safeA 'public' walkway that is actually on private land is closed as part of Covid response.26 Apr 03:46 AM
New ZealandPlans to stop high rise developments in wealthy suburbsThe council plans to investigate the Orakei Local Board plan next year.05 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandBattle of the trees: Outrage after thousands spent on private pruning jobsThe local board says the scheme is designed to encourage landowners to save trees.22 Jul 05:25 AM
New ZealandAnglicans put Orakei church and hall on the marketThe St James Church is in the Auckland suburb of Orakei and built in 1957.03 Jun 09:56 PM
New ZealandAuckland Transport booed over no-show at meetingMore than 600 packed a public meeting to oppose safety improvements to St Heliers.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland seaside village fuming over safety improvementsCouncillor Desley Simpson says Auckland Transport's consultation needs improving.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoard wants container trucks out of residential suburbsTransport officials unmoved on plea to ban container trucks from passing through Ōrākei16 Oct 10:42 PM
ConstructionNew $13m apartments in Orakei get consentAn Orakei penthouse could become the country's most expensive apartment sale.20 Sep 03:52 AM
KahuAuckland 'Statue of Liberty' row: Tribe admits 'error'Ngāti Whātua leader says it was an "error" to seek funding before gaining tribal backing.20 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionIan Taylor: Giant Ōrākei pou is for all New ZealandersCOMMENT: A giant kauri pou on Bastion Point would represent all New Zealanders.17 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuWatch: First images of Auckland's 'Statue of Liberty'Video shows a giant pou, or pole, using fallen kauri from the Waitākere Ranges.16 Jul 01:59 AM
Kahu30 to 50 metres tall statue for Auckland harbour: Tell us what you thinkGiant Bastion Pt statue could rival New York's Statue of Liberty and Rio's Christ statue.14 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuOne beach, one hour, 1715 pieces of litterSearch starts for "Citizen Scientists" to tackle environmental threat posed by plastic.07 Jun 12:40 AM
KahuSun rises on protest commemorationProtest leader and police share warm embrace at Bastion Point.24 May 09:27 PM
New ZealandIwi denies National's America's Cup claimNgati Whatua says it is happy with plans for the America's Cup in Auckland.15 Mar 05:16 AM
New ZealandGovernment, Business join forces on slaveryNZ identified as a destination for human trafficking by the US Government since 2004.07 Mar 05:56 AM
New ZealandCanny Scotsman became 'Father of Auckland'New book published to mark 200 years since Campbell's birth27 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice 'monitoring' Orakei station as youths congregatePolice are at the Orakei train station as a large group of youths are congregating.15 Sep 05:42 AM
New ZealandBurgled: 'they crawled on their bellies'Charlotte Brebner was security-vigilent. But that didn't put burglars off at all.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandPreschool fined $254K for funding claimsA Montessori preschool has been fined $254,000 for misleading parents about funding.08 Jun 01:24 AM
New ZealandTwice as many houses on half the landHousing New Zealand plans to build 11 new state houses in Auckland's Orakei Basin.22 May 08:57 AM
KahuMaori families offered zero-deposit homesMaori families living in sheds and buses have been offered zero-deposit homes.09 May 01:28 AM
KahuFinlayson: Most claims will 'fade away'Minister: If the Maori Council has a case then I'm a giraffe.02 May 07:36 AM
New ZealandIs your home in a most at-risk suburb?Heavy storms, rainwater run-off and low-lying land pose a flood risk to about 16,000 properties in the Auckland region.19 Mar 07:38 PM
New ZealandAppeals against Unitary Plan lostThe High Court has found that the independent panel acted lawfully when it recommended allowing more intensive housing.12 Feb 11:41 PM
EditorialEditorial: Waitangi as it should beNgati Whatua of Orakei did Auckland proud yesterday. Their invitation to the Prime Minister was well-timed.06 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuLittle to attend Waitangi event in SydneyLabour leader Andrew Little will attend Waitangi celebrations in both Australia and Waitangi this year.31 Jan 02:47 AM
BusinessDo you live in a superstitious area?Kiwi superstitions' seem to be stretching into real estate, with research indicating addresses with no.13 are of lesser value in certain suburbs and regions.23 Dec 09:18 PM
New ZealandWoman disputes Uber's $80 cleaning feeA woman who was charged an $80 cleaning fee by Uber was sent a photo of beer bottles as proof of the mess left behind.03 Nov 02:24 AM
New ZealandWhat they said: Councillors' maiden speechesHere are extracts from the five new faces on Auckland Council.02 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandPark'n ride users $1m poorerPeople using Park and Ride have been pinged for more than $1 million in fines in the past five years.15 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessLand-bankers drop affordable housingLooming lapse of the affordability rule in up to half of special housing areas sparks land-banking accusations.16 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDecomposing body found in AucklandA member of the public came across a body in Auckland's Orakei Reserve off Tamaki Drive this morning.23 Jul 01:45 AM
New ZealandCycleway bill angers Orakei boardThe richest local board in Auckland is fuming at a decision by transport officials to make it pay $2 million for an access-way to a $43m shared path.12 Jul 05:00 PM
