New ZealandRatepayers the loser in expensive Auckland Council internal spatA senior partner and a second lawyer at Russell McVeagh are on the ratepayer payroll.05 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandRates rebel Penny Bright given days to live: 'The words for my gravestone'On the eve of her presumed death, Penny Bright rang to offer a few thoughts.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMarina land sales in Auckland put on holdAuckland has 12 marinas, six privately owned and six owned by Auckland Council.04 Sep 03:20 AM
BusinessOcean swimmer's death: Ports of Auckland in courtLeslie Gelberger's body was found by a passing ferry floating near Mairangi Bay.04 Sep 12:10 AM
New ZealandStorm wiped out 40pc of Auckland power network in minsAuckland's April storm was almost unprecedented - but what do we do now?03 Sep 11:54 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Twyford right to bulldoze his way through councilsCOMMENT: The simple truth is councils are handbrakes to progress.02 Sep 07:08 PM
New ZealandCanadian pension fund wants to build Auckland's $6b modern tram projectThe Canadian pension fund is building a 67km, $7.3 billion light rail project in Montreal.02 Sep 07:04 PM
EditorialEditorial: So much for the vision of a Super CityEDITORIAL: Every so often local government in New Zealand is reminded who is boss.02 Sep 05:00 PM
InvestmentBed tax puts Airbnb and Bookabach owners in a quandaryAirbnb and Bookabach owners may face extra selling costs because of council rate charges.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklanders' objections to new fuel taxResults mark a drop in support given survey done before tax introduced.31 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 500,000 nappies sent to families in needFree nappies to families in need mean dry bums and full tums for Kiwi kids.31 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Auckland Council's consent incompetence should mean compoCOMMENT: How on earth did the council manage to misinterpret its own rules?29 Aug 06:39 PM
New ZealandCouncil investigating 'swamp' under Papakura homeA complaint was lodged yesterday morning and flooding is being investigated.29 Aug 05:56 PM
New Zealand400 Auckland homeowners in limbo, after court order forces halt to house alterationsHundreds of affected property owners will be notified by council in the coming weeks.29 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMixed views as Dominion Rd apartment project turned downAuckland needs projects like this for light rail and urban regeneration, says Gary Homes.29 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandConsent blunder: 430 home owners forced to reapplyNearly 140 affected owners have building consent and been advised to take legal advice.29 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandConsent blunder: 430 home owners forced to reapplyCouncil warns some who reapply may not get a resource consent after seeking a new one.28 Aug 11:23 PM
New ZealandDominion Rd apartment project refusedPeter Lange said the project should not be a gated community for a privileged few.28 Aug 09:13 PM
PoliticsJay Kuten: Chester Borrows' admission of profiting from racism is welcomeIf we could bottle Don Brash's boring cadences, we'd have a cure for insomnia.28 Aug 08:01 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Chelsea Manning is a crook, keep her out of NZCOMMENT: It's not about free speech, it's about making money from espionage.28 Aug 06:57 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: RWC fiasco lesson amid push for SkyPathCOMMENT: Bike lobby would do well to recall fiasco when rail revamp was tied to RWC 2011.28 Aug 05:00 PM
InvestmentMulti-billion dollar City Rail Link total cost still unknownThe total cost for Auckland's multi-billion dollar City Rail Link is still up in the air.28 Aug 06:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland's future: City sails past Sydney, Melbourne in rankingsAuckland has great internet services, but still has to sort out its transport and housing.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandYoung family living in 'undrained swamp' home"The property is an undrained swamp, unhealthy ... and unworthy of the $520 weekly rent."27 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandLast-ditch effort fails: Doggone decision delivers Missy's death knellDown Syndrome man's best friend on death row after dog owner's appeal dismissed by judge.25 Aug 01:51 AM
Freight and logisticsBusiness group says 'no' to rough sleepers re-runBusiness group says no to rough-sleeper project declared a success by councillor.24 Aug 11:11 PM
New ZealandRates bills for churches a 'bloody debacle'Auckland churches have been shocked to receive rates bills for the first time.24 Aug 08:28 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council to reach out to valuation objectorsThousands of ratepayers were waiting for their valuation objections to be processed.23 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandTakapuna town square development to proceedDivisions have been created between locals and politicians over the proposed town square.22 Aug 04:00 AM
BusinessThe motorway and the 'cracked' homes saga: Can owners win a payout?Auckland residents should consider class action over alleged roadworks damage: expert21 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand35 per cent of Auckland pools fail checksOne Auckland pool owner has been taken to court over their unsafe swimming pool.21 Aug 12:58 AM
New ZealandAuckland Mayoral Debate: Phil Goff vs John Tamihere teaserLIVE AT 7PM: Auckland Mayoral Debate - Phil Goff vs John TamihereWatch20 Aug 05:02 AM
Business'Pure hell': Homes cracking in motorway work, say ownersSouthern Motorway construction allegedly causing thousands in damage to homes: residents.19 Aug 05:00 PM
RetailMission Bay grand plan sparks hot debateArchitects were likely constrained by a community driven to resist major intensification.17 Aug 05:00 PM
