Port land an 'unrealised goldmine'
Ports of Auckland is sitting on land with a commercial value of $2.2 billion, far greater than its $76 million value for port use, says an economist.
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Cornwall Park Trust proposal rejected
A group representing 110 lessees with houses on Cornwall Park Trust Board land through Greenlane and One Tree Hill has rejected a proposal to change their lease terms.
Chris Dibble: Lack of office space sparks development
The amount of vacant office space in the Auckland CBD has been shrinking for the past three years as the economy grows, business confidence reaches record highs, writes Chris Dibble.
The battle for Auckland's harbour
Will the outcry over wharf extensions at the Port of Auckland trigger a long-anticipated showdown between the port company and its master, the Auckland Council?
Owner unsure of restaurant reopening
The owner of a busy central Auckland restaurant is unsure when he can reopen after a car smashed through the front window last night.
'Lighthouse' application wants public say blocked
An application to build the controversial $1.5 million "lighthouse" sculpture on Queens Wharf has recommended not giving the public a say.
Wynyard apartments top $5m
Inspiration for a new $1 million-plus Wynyard Quarter apartment display suite near Auckland's waterfront came from a Seattle urban regeneration promotion hub.
Car ploughs through busy Auckland restaurant
A car has smashed through a glass window into a busy central Auckland restaurant tonight. Police were called to the scene at 8.50pm, to find the Holden commodore inside Paradise Garden restaurant on Vogel Lane, near the Skytower. A police spokesman said there were about 15 people in the restaurant at the time, but neither customers, nor the car's male driver were injured.
Slow trips on electric trains
Auckland Transport is accused of softening up rail commuters for slower trips on new electric trains by adding three minutes to its western line timetable.
Port protesters want mayor to act
Port protesters are targeting Mayor Len Brown to stop work on two huge wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.
Cornwall Park lease change
The Cornwall Park Trust Board has proposed sweeping changes to the leases on 110 Auckland properties it owns, including axing five-yearly mandatory house repainting demands.
Four-car crash in central Auckland
A four vehicle crash in Auckland this afternoon has left a man with serious injuries after his car smashed into a pole on Queen St.
Chch streets safer for sex workers
New research finds that Auckland's streets were the most notorious, but indoor sex workers were subject to more violence in Christchurch.
A whole new Block for popular series
The new Fans versus Faves series will see newbie renovators pitted against past contestants and is due to start filming in the coming months.
Tank at Ports 'essential'
An inflatable dome 28m high is to go up on prized waterfront land in downtown Auckland without public consultation.
Editorial: Let people's voices be heard about sculpture
Why are people to be given no say in a project central to the development of the "people's wharf"?
Violent kidnapper jailed
A man jailed today for a violent kidnapping will be immediately eligible for parole having spent a year in custody.
Queens Wharf artwork divides the critics
Art critics are impressed with the controversial $1.5 million sculpture planned for Queens Wharf, but it has been labelled a monstrosity and joke by some.
This is the controversial new sculpture
The controversial $1.5 million "lighthouse" sculpture on Queens Wharf is being made more in keeping with its state house roots.
Auckland restaurant trio in court
Three Auckland restaurant owners have appeared in court facing charges relating to the exploitation of workers.
Al Brown eateries: What next?
Two of Auckland's most popular eateries are closed until further notice after a fire caused extensive damage to their joint kitchen.
Arrest over Auckland sword attack
A man has been arrested after two women suffered injuries from a sword in Auckland today, police say.
Woman found dead at Auckland hotel
A woman has been found dead at Copthorne Hotel in central Auckland.
Hundreds evacuated in central Auckland blaze
At least one of the high profile Auckland eateries where fire broke out today is "gutted", says celebrity chef Al Brown.
Apartment block gets a facelift
The latest public mural by Kiwi artist Owen Dippie is under way in central Auckland.
Tunnelling upheaval for CBD
Downtown Auckland faces big traffic and public transport challenges with construction on the $2.5 billion underground railway to Mt Eden starting soon.
Contractors in limbo amid wharf battle
A multimillion-dollar contract to build two finger wharves at Ports of Auckland is up in the air because of legal and political manoeuvres.