New ZealandSix million people use Auckland ferriesSix million passengers used Auckland's ferries this year, and they're expected to get even more popular.13 Dec 05:11 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: Auckland Council's prioritiesTim McCready talks priorities for the new Auckland Council and mayor with ANZ's Patrick Brockie and John Vetter.13 Dec 04:00 PM
Project Auckland$400m needed to fund Auckland growthAuckland Council has put in an indicative bid for the $1 billion housing infrastructure fund.13 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Logo lesson would help rein in CCOsCOMMENT: Great to hear that new mayor Phil Goff plans to herd the cats into the home paddock for a stern lecture on who is boss.13 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Auckland v Govt on push for fuel taxCOMMENT: Phil Goff wants funding to ease commuter congestion but will the new PM take a step that could turn off voters?13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff to council bodies: Do as you're toldAuckland Mayor Phil Goff is laying down the law with council bodies, telling their highly paid bosses to be more open and accountable.11 Dec 07:27 AM
BusinessRoad to corruption paved with holidaysIt was one overseas trip too many for Murray Noone. The Auckland Transport senior manager's 2013 holiday triggered a chain of events that saw him convicted of corruption.10 Dec 01:59 AM
BusinessCouncil manager guilty of corruptionA former Auckland Council manager and an outside contractor have been found guilty on most corruption charges they faced.09 Dec 08:40 PM
OpinionGeoff Senescall: Chamberlain Park facing chopCOMMENT: One tragic outcome of recent council elections is that the iconic Chamberlain Park 18 hole public golf course is being fast-tracked for the chop.06 Dec 04:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesSnapshot makes council performance more visibleAucklanders can now view their council's performance in a number of important roles at a glance, thanks to a new initiative. The 06 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrivers say no to rates rises for transportAuckland drivers favour sticking with a transport levy to fill an annual $400 million transport funding gap.01 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandGraphic animal cruelty posters to be removedA complaint against a woman who displayed graphic posters on her fence, including of cats and dogs being burnt alive, has been upheld - for a second time.01 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandGoff's visitor levy blasted by tourism sectorDespite councillors getting behind mayor's visitor levy proposal, tourism sector remains strongly opposed.30 Nov 02:45 AM
New ZealandCommunity fridge offers free foodCommunity fridge in central Auckland offers free food to those in need.29 Nov 06:46 PM
BusinessKey and Goff will discuss visitors' bed levyPM John Key and Mayor Phil Goff will discuss the proposed visitor levy which the hotel, tourism and hospitality industries have come out strongly against.29 Nov 04:00 PM
BDBDBusinessUnitary Plan under scrutiny at High CourtThe proposed Unitary Plan, has come under scrutiny at the opening of a High Court hearing where several appellants argue errors of law were made in its development.28 Nov 03:22 AM
BusinessHefty apartment price hikes stun buyersBuyers say they often cannot afford the new prices. But cancelling means they have lost months, sometimes years, waiting for the dream of home ownership.26 Nov 04:15 AM
New ZealandMore freedom camping spots this summerFreedom campers might be able to pitch their tents across more of Auckland this summer.25 Nov 06:30 PM
New Zealand'Plumbing incident' closes Civic TheatreSmelly problem forces theatre show to move.23 Nov 09:29 PM
OpinionGrowing city can't mean falling living standardsCOMMENT: Aucklanders must demand that levels of service cannot and should not be compromised. They have at least one vote in support - mine.22 Nov 04:00 PM
Sponsored StoriesDitching cars to bike to workSome countries pay people to ride their bikes to work. Auckland is seeking to avoid that scenario by using a wide range of incentives 21 Nov 03:58 PM
New ZealandHoliday hours for Auckland librariesLocal Boards across Auckland have confirmed which libraries will be open during the four days between Christmas and New Year.21 Nov 05:36 AM
New Zealand'Almighty rumble': Tree crushes four carsTwo people were injured and four cars damaged when a tree fell on them in Auckland's Cornwall Park.20 Nov 02:23 AM
Freight and logisticsLong lunches, overseas trips: bribery trialOver the past eight weeks the High Court at Auckland has hosted a rare prosecution of alleged corruption in the New Zealand public service.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJohn DrinnanWhat's wrong with City of Sails?COMMENT: The $500,000 proposal to change Auckland's slogan received predictable criticism, writes John Drinnan.17 Nov 05:20 PM
New Zealand$250,000 sculpture removed from Queen StThe $250,000 glass and light sculpture set in the pavement outside the Civic Theatre on Queen St has disappeared.16 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Job for Dawkins at AteedCOMMENT: A bigger question is, do we really want to encourage grumpy old elitists like Dawkins to settle here in great numbers.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil reacts to $500k brand backlashA Council executive has responded to backlash against the spending of $500,000 on a new slogan, saying it is a small part of a bigger "Auckland Story".15 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandWoman's balcony fall blamed on "spontaneous failure"The glass balcony at the Quest Hotel on Ponsonby Rd shattered and resulted in the woman falling two storeys onto a rocky garden.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeymour slams Auckland Council over sloganACT Leader David Seymour has slammed Auckland Council bureaucrats for spending $500,000 coming up with Auckland's new slogan.12 Nov 12:04 AM
New ZealandThe $500k slogan desired by nobodyIt cost half a million dollars, but Auckland ratepayers say the city's new slogan is a costly, pathetic joke.11 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandThe Place Desired by Many... really?EXCLUSIVE: Auckland council bureaucrats have spent $500k on a new city brand, which has already been condemned as "outrageous" by some councillors.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreens win contest for Chloe SwarbrickAuckland mayoral candidate Chloe Swarbrick has announced a shift to national politics.10 Nov 08:01 PM
New ZealandGoff puts foot down on alcohol claimsAuckland councillors must exercise moderation with alcohol when it comes to claiming expenses, advises Mayor Phil Goff and his officers.10 Nov 01:26 AM
