New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown to axe ratepayer-funded lunches at council meetingsLunches for governing body meetings rose as high as $18,439 in FY2023.06 Apr 08:04 PM
PremiumProject AucklandAuckland CBD's most prominent projects: Ten reasons to celebrate or cryCry over Seascape and Symphony. Celebrate Precinct and so much else in the city's heart.29 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionWayne Brown: A five-point plan to fix Auckland and grow the economyWayne Brown sets out five pillars to reshape Auckland’s next 10 years.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWayne Brown to undergo surgery after injuring hip 'chasing down a cheeky drop shot' in tennis13 Mar 12:28 AM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Our economy is still suffering from the lockdown damage, Nathan Healey part of NZ's golden athletics era11 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPolitics‘Map-gate is dead’: Bishop seeks to clear up Auckland housing density talk, mayor says Seymour ‘trying to screw me’ 05 Mar 04:29 AM
PremiumAuckland'There will be no maps': Auckland housing plans strain relations between Chris Bishop and Wayne Brown02 Mar 04:00 PM
Auckland'Too many cooks boiling the broth': Brown blasts AT as council plans roading takeoverCouncillors and Local Board members will take direct control of road decisions.24 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarney Irvine: A new Waitematā Harbour crossing? Break the cycle of planning failure firstOPINION: NZTA is weighing bridge and tunnel options for the new crossing.22 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: A bridge toll would hurt those who can't afford it the mostOPINION: Why a toll would be a bridge too far.19 Feb 04:00 PM
AucklandWhich Auckland suburbs will be spared blanket density under Govt housing U-turn? Intensification will be pushed to the CBD, rail links, busways and town centres.19 Feb 05:00 AM
AucklandWayne Brown slams talk of $9 harbour bridge toll to fund new crossingThe mayor wants big calls on tolls made with Auckland, not in Wellington.18 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media at Eden ParkPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make a major event announcement alongside Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown.Watch15 Feb 04:06 AM
New Zealand'Good luck': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitchThe plan would merge North Rodney’s 50,000 people with Kaipara’s 30,000.13 Feb 03:00 AM
Property'Please, SkyCity, look after it!' – Fletcher boss at NZICC opening'I speak a number of languages': Fletcher boss after chanting a mōteatea to guests today.10 Feb 09:01 PM
Auckland'Reasonable investment certainty': Industry urges clarity on Auckland housing rulesChris Bishop wants growth centred on the central city, rail hubs and key transport routes.09 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown says Govt 'unqualified' to lead Auckland's economic recoveryWayne Brown wants a bed levy so visitors, not ratepayers, fund big events.09 Feb 03:35 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandRetired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratchChristopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'We hire when the work is there': Wayne Brown defends surge in Auckland Council consultant costsBrown's mayoral office spent $2.5m on consultants, versus Phil Goff's $4110.03 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland'It's going to be on Meola Reef': Brown decries Govt's tunnel vision while pushing his Pt Chev bridge planA decision on the preferred second harbour crossing is expected by mid-2026. 03 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAuckland Transport boss on why he's walking away after turbulent tenureDean Kimpton is leaving just as a law change strips AT of key planning powers.02 Feb 04:22 AM
AucklandFather's grief as son's death in Auckland floods sparks safety pushSteve Miller now campaigns for locked manhole covers after his son's death.26 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Chlöe Swarbrick joins forces with Wayne Brown for 'stupid season' Christmas videoAuckland Mayor decries lack of common sense and signs off with a cheeky jab at Wellington.24 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s guide to the silly seasonAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown has released a humorous Christmas message that took a dig at Wellington and even enlisted several special guests. Video / Auckland Council / Wayne BrownWatch24 Dec 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Thanks for all the fun, WayneOpinion: The good, the bad and the ridiculous in Auckland's urban planning this week. 19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Bicycles give you the freedom that car ads promiseMy last Herald column: A city safe for cycling is a city fit for every good purpose.16 Dec 04:00 PM
Auckland'Now we finish the job': Why Auckland's mayor is backing a 7.9% rates riseFor an average household, rates will climb to $4341.15 Dec 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: Papatoetoe in court, Cars on Queen St, Pink Pathway, Central InterceptorOpinion: News and views about issues facing Auckland this week. 12 Dec 04:00 PM
AucklandBig-money backing: The billionaires and developers who helped Brown to landslide winWayne Brown's financial backers include Graeme Hart and Marc Ellis.12 Dec 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCredit ratings giant warns Govt rates cap will squeeze councils' financesAuckland Council already owes $14.6b, with $648m a year spent on interest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
