Bernard Orsman is the New Zealand Herald's Auckland and Super City reporter.
Bernard Orsman has been covering local government issues in Auckland since 1998. He covered the Auckland City Council beat through the Christine Fletcher, John Banks and Dick Hubbard terms before turning his attention to the creation of the Super City. Bernard was previously based in the Press Gallery at Parliament for nearly six years. He joined the Herald in 1990 after a stint on New Zealand News UK in London. Bernard studied politics and mathematics at Victoria University before graduating from Wellington Polytechnic School of Journalism. You can contact Bernard at bernard.orsman@nzme.co.nz.
Congestion charging: Everything you need to know
One study has suggested a price of $3.50 to drive into central Auckland during the peak.
Hauraki Gulf marine protection area tripled, bottom trawling banned
New protection for Auckland's 'absolute treasure'.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Luxon hits back at critics of National's $24b transport plan
The last National Government failed to build a northwestern busway.
Traffic building as Easter holidaymakers head home, warnings of 'chaotic' weather
Holiday commuters can expect gridlocked roads as they return home on Easter Monday.
'Getting pissed all night': Council quits Local Govt NZ - mayor cites drinking as reason
Brown said LGNZ is costing council about $640,000 a year.
The seven mayors who have already been elected unopposed - and their six-figure salaries
It's an all-consuming job, says Stratford Mayor Neil Volzke.
Simon Bridges on moving to Auckland and endorsing Viv Beck for mayoralty
The former Opposition leader says Beck will make a good, pro-business Super City mayor.
Live: Omicron's grip - daily cases could be almost 100k; expert's warning for age group
Rod Jackson says the only numbers that matter are hospitalisations and deaths.
Live: Delta spreads to Waikato - new cases in Raglan, Hamilton
Jacinda Ardern will now front a 1pm press conference.
DoC investigating grisly remains of great white shark in Tauranga
The great white shark is a protected species under the Wildlife Act.
'It was massive': Huge mako shark leaps on to boat roof
'I told my mate to gas the boat to get out of here.'
Kiwi woman told she cannot have her baby in managed isolation
Nicole Saunders says risk of mental trauma to her baby outweighs risk of catching Covid.
'Out of control': Boat rage incident a sign of 'ignorant' behaviour, says ferry operator
Boaties are out of control at Tairua, says the local ferry master.
Search resumes for missing youth swept out to sea at Waihī
Local residents said the conditions at the popular spot were gnarly yesterday.
Desperate bid to reach boy swept out to sea at Napier
Four people have drowned in the last 48 hours and another person is missing at sea.
$12b spend-up: SkyPath confirmed, when work starts on new roads
The package includes $1.1b for rail - with most of the cash to be spent in Auckland.
Ports of Tauranga ho-hum about buying Ports of Auckland
Focus is on a Government study, however, not Tamihere's sell-off plans.
Cyclist resuscitated by surf lifesavers after crash with car
Beach umbrellas were used as a tent in the soaring heat to work on the injured cyclist.
Median barrier saves couple from head-on accident
Valerie May has a median barrier to thank for celebrating her 90th birthday this year.
'I will never be fully recovered': Community leader relives horrific crash
Tina Jennen suffered horrific injuries and still experiences pain and a lot of stiffness.
Plea to drive safely as road toll heads to 9-year high
Holidaymakers are urged to take extra care when they head to the beach this summer.
$1.4b to make New Zealand's worst roads safer
High-risk highways will get barriers, rumble strips and shoulder widening.
'Unbearable' end to search for Grace: Focus shifts to red car
A red Toyota Corolla hatchback is now the focus of the Grace Millane murder inquiry.
Aucklanders to have a say on 11.5c petrol tax
Goff warns removing the regional fuel tax would leave a $4.3b hole in the budget.
Shane Jones: Northland could join golden triangle
Shane Jones has big ambitions for a $1 billion regional economic development fund.
Plan ahead for the long weekend
Motorists heading away for Labour Weekend are being told to drive safely and expect delays
Labour's plan for North Island commuter rail service
Labour promising to start commuter rail service between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga.
Key spends day with aspiring deputy PM
Outgoing PM John Key is remaining tight-lipped on who he is backing for the deputy PM role as he spends the day with aspiring candidate Simon Bridges.