New ZealandOpen fire could cost you $20kAuckland residents may be at risk of a $20,000 fine if they flout the council's planned ban on indoor open fires.20 Oct 11:03 PM
New ZealandCity plan spells end for old flamesDomestic open fires will be banned from 2016 and old wood burners from 2018 under a plan Auckland Council is drawing up.20 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesPM: First home? Buy an apartmentAs the release of Auckland's new CVs confirms values have soared, PM John Key suggests first home buyers consider purchasing an apartment instead of a house.19 Oct 07:57 PM
New ZealandUnitary Plan: Hearings 'David v Goliath'Mary Barry is a tiny voice in a battle over the future of Auckland, fought between powerful developers with expensive lawyers and volunteer community organisations.19 Oct 04:00 PM
CompaniesWinners, losers in rates changeThe latest Auckland property valuations have thrown the spotlight on a fixed charge that can ease the pain for homeowners of expensive properties, but hurt those in cheaper ones.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat we love about Auckland: Pt 1Today marks the start of a new series showcasing the best Auckland has to offer. We talk to people from different walks of life about living in the city. Today: Family life.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack from holiday and facing a revoltLen Brown has returned from a month-long overseas holiday to a budget revolt by local boards and his deputy Penny Hulse not discounting a bid for the mayoral chains.17 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: We're paying price for Govt's slapThe draft plan was a rushed job, so it's vital submitters be given time to highlight what they see as the shortcomings, writes Brian Rudman.16 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst home buyer misses out againA unit featured in the Herald today as the home young Aucklander Ben Saunders was hoping to buy has gone to another bidder at an auction this afternoon.15 Oct 03:48 AM
New ZealandFading dream of first homeAuckland housing affordability has deteriorated dramatically, with first-home buyers facing higher costs and fewer affordable properties in nearly every suburb.14 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeed killer shuts water damsWatercare has had to come clean after a whistleblower detailed the closure of two dams supplying Auckland's water for four months due to traces of herbicide.13 Oct 11:30 PM
New ZealandTruck driver's son new head of King'sOne of the country's oldest private schools has for the first time chosen a headmaster from the state schooling sector.13 Oct 04:00 PM
Employment'Fixer' leaves major legacy behind himMark Ford, who has quietly and efficiently been responsible for ensuring Aucklanders have high-quality water and wastewater disposal, has lost a long battle with illness.13 Oct 04:00 PM
BusinessSuper City's bosses: What they earnWaterfront Auckland CEO John Dalzell had the biggest pay boost among council chief executives for the past two years, taking his salary to more than $500,000.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMt Smart upgrade never pursuedA $25 million upgrade of Mt Smart Stadium for the Warriors was considered in 2012, but was never actively pursued.06 Oct 04:00 PM
InvestmentWatercare defends development feesWatercare Services has hit back at a developer who accused it of charging too much for Auckland residential subdivisions.29 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStadiums: Where do councillors stand?The Herald asked Auckland's city councillors if they support the plan to ask the Warriors NRL club to relocate to Albany after 2018. Here's where they stand.29 Sep 05:53 AM
New ZealandStadium shuffle: Mayor calls for calmLen Brown has had a change of heart about giving the public a say on a new stadium strategy that has seen the Warriors being told to go to Albany.29 Sep 05:15 AM
OpinionBernard OrsmanBernard Orsman: Warriors in Albany - a bridge too far?Out of the blue, the council's main facilities body has ditched Eden Park, owned and operated by an independent trust, and brought North Harbour into play as the home for the Warriors after 2018.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandEden Park to go it aloneEden Park has been left to fend for itself after rejecting cost-cutting proposals Auckland Council says would allow it to pay back a $50m debt.28 Sep 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsCouncil seeks transport funding talks with new govtAuckland Council wants to talk to the new Govt about special taxes, including road charges and vehicle congestion charges, to fund its transport programme.22 Sep 02:50 AM
New ZealandReprieve on cards for city landmarkNew Zealand's first skyscraper, the Civic Building on Aotea Square, may be saved from demolition to become a heritage feature of the city skyline.20 Sep 12:05 AM
KahuBob Jones joins fight over iwi approvalProperty magnate Sir Bob Jones will be at a public meeting next month seeking abolition of an Auckland Council rule requiring building owners to seek iwi approval for work on their land.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTransport and housing top of listPolitical parties are tailoring all manner of policies for Auckland, or more precisely at 1,030,125 enrolled Jafas, to win their vote.16 Sep 05:00 PM
EmploymentCouncil's 'fixer' to leave over healthWatercare chief executive Mark Ford - who is known as "The Fixer" - is expected to step down shortly for health reasons.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPrecious park gifted to Super CityAucklanders have been gifted a new $5 million-plus conservation reserve the size of Cornwall Park, spanning a 10km beachfront at Te Arai near Mangawhai.14 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's ex-lover offered language adviceAuckland Mayor Len Brown was advised by his former mistress Bevan Chuang to speak English and not to try speaking Mandarin on an official trip to Hong Kong, papers show.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $20m bill for lost carparksAuckland Council may have to pay Precinct Properties $20 million compensation for the loss of underground carparking in its Downtown Shopping Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAmbitious plans for downtownAn ambitious wishlist of 16 projects to transform downtown Auckland is being released today. We take a look at what's being suggested.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWharves too short for linersQueens and Captain Cook wharves may have to be extended at a cost of tens of millions of dollars to accommodate the new generation of cruise ships.10 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionMega-mole Alice nears daylightAuckland's mega motorway tunnelling machine is powering its way below Waterview with only about 300 metres to go before reaching daylight early next month.08 Sep 05:51 AM
New ZealandWaterfront facelift plans revealedThe first images of a major facelift for Auckland's downtown waterfront have been released by the council.07 Sep 05:00 PM
