PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's Love this City: The suburban SimeonOpinion: Suburbanite Simeon Brown, crash sports, the CRL, Māngere cycling, green rescue.05 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandFunding squeeze: Rates cap row puts CRL and ferries in the firing lineWayne Brown wants a 7.9% rates rise to cover the $235m CRL running costs.02 Dec 05:00 AM
AucklandAuckland households face 7.9% rates rise to fund $5.5b City Rail LinkThe increase lands before a Government rates cap of 2% to 4% kicks in from January 2027.01 Dec 05:00 AM
PoliticsPM confirms action plan on Auckland CBD homeless 'move on orders' after mayor, minister meetThe PM said he expected an announcement to be made by Christmas.30 Nov 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this Christmassy City: Eden Park, the port, speedway and the pink pathway OPINION: What's Auckland Council up to at the moment?28 Nov 04:00 PM
Business'National treasure': $50m plan to revive Waiwera hot pools unveiledDevelopers aim to reopen the now-levelled 1.6ha site by late 2027.28 Nov 05:39 AM
New Zealand‘His laugh was infectious’: Community celebrates life of Monty KnightWayne Brown suggested renaming the hall the ‘Monty Knight Memorial Hall’.26 Nov 05:00 AM
AucklandAuckland rates shake-up on table as new councillor pushes for review of flat chargeThe uniform annual general charge puts more of the rates' burden on to lower-value homes.23 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Love this City: Good growth or the worst plan ever?Opinion: Plan Change 120, 'fraud' allegations in Papatoetoe, the Botanic Gardens and more.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PropertyNational architecture awards out: 29 prizes, 11 categoriesTwenty-nine awards in 11 categories were made at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.20 Nov 10:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBid to give NZ Breakers new $200m Auckland home as report to mayor suggests stadium takeoverBreakers part-owner Leon Grice says Auckland is short by 75 basketball courts citywide.16 Nov 04:00 PM
AucklandGovt just paved road for congestion charges. When could Akl motorists have to pay up?Congestion will cost Auckland an estimated $2.6b a year by 2026 without change.14 Nov 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyShovels in: Christopher Luxon, Wayne Brown at BeachlandsUp to 5000 new homes, a town hub and schools are planned in the south-east coastal area.13 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Michelin restaurants v elbows on the table Opinion: What's really going on when the Government pays for Michelin praise.11 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyResidents oppose plans for 9-level purple apartment block, The Kubrick, in wealthy Auckland suburbIt could be much worse. Plan change 120 means area zoned for 15 levels, opponents admit.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘That’s your job, mate’: Mayor Brown welcomes possible move by PM to ban homeless from CBD Brown says the council has done all it can to remove rough sleepers from the city centre.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonStop whinging about living in Auckland – it's a great city Don't believe the bleating: this place isn't broke, dysfunctional or crime-ridden.07 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisSimon WilsonWayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors with key appointmentsANALYSIS: Those who had public disputes with mayor appear to have been left on the outer.06 Nov 10:26 PM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Incredibly weak period': No end forecast to falling rentsNational rents have dropped 1.1% annually – one of the first falls since 2009.04 Nov 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Mayor's message for Government, Auckland flood risk, an art house and playtime! Love this City: The mayor sheds his grumpiness but he's still determined to get his way.31 Oct 04:00 PM
Auckland‘We must change Auckland’: Wayne Brown sets sights on global city statusFive new councillors joined the 21-member Auckland Council this term.31 Oct 05:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandAkl rates revenue hits $3b, typical household rates bill up 85% since Super City mergerRates now make up 35% of council income, down from nearly half in 2010.24 Oct 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonLove this City: A stadium tale in 6 pictures, plus RONS, dancing and the Papatoetoe vote Opinion: Love this City digs inside Auckland issues of the moment. 24 Oct 04:00 PM
Auckland'Stark reminder': Wayne Brown mourns death of Akl bus driver as Tāmaki Drive reopensThe crashed bus was removed from the scene last night.23 Oct 05:37 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Ready for some purple politics? OPINION: Here's a way for National and Labour to overcome their fear of change.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNearly half of Auckland’s special votes discarded after record turnoutAuckland Council says 4162 special votes were ruled invalid after checks.18 Oct 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLove this City: Wayne Brown’s big game, the new council, fraud allegations and the low turnout Opinion: What do the Auckland Council election results mean for the city now?17 Oct 04:00 PM
Auckland'Fired up': Mayor pushes bed levy, equal footing with GovtThe incumbent mayor described the campaign as 'like being in a dentist chair for a month'.13 Oct 08:17 PM
Herald NOWMayor Wayne Brown on what’s ahead for AucklandHerald NOW speaks with newly elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown about the city’s biggest challenges, from public transport to storm recovery and council spending.Watch13 Oct 06:33 PM
Auckland'Really important to me': Inside Wayne Brown’s post‑election plans for AucklandThe mayor has revealed what he wants to tick off before Christmas.12 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandAlbany upset: Long-time council duo split as newcomer tops pollVictoria Short ended a decade-long alliance in Albany with a 500-vote lead.12 Oct 06:06 AM
Auckland'She is my greatest handbrake': Bridges shuts down mayor talkSimon Bridges made the comments while celebrating Wayne Brown's election win.11 Oct 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonWhat will Wayne do? Simon Wilson on the challenge for Auckland's mayor nowOpinion: Wayne Brown is determined to make a difference and he has a mandate to do it.11 Oct 04:00 PM
AucklandWatch: Wayne celebrates with wife at tennis club after Auckland mayoralty win; Defeated Leoni 'really concerned' about leadershipThe 79-year-old says this will be his final term leading the Super City.11 Oct 05:58 AM
