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
New ZealandLibrary cuts worry local boardsLocal politicians demand a say as Auckland's council plans cuts at libraries and parks.09 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff gets tough on CCO oversightThe days of simply appointing two councillors to a board of eight directors are over for outfits like Auckland Transport.07 Nov 04:12 AM
BoxingParker pay-per-view price to soarCosts for Joseph Parker's world title fight are set to go sky high, with punters and pubs expected to cop the fallout from Council's refusal on funding.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's new class systemExperts say house crisis is driving us towards a tale of two Aucklands, where the only homeowners will be those who are left the family home by parents.05 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionRodney HideRodney Hide: No meat in this pork barrelCOMMENT: We must fervently hope there are no more by-elections because the real expense is they make politicians dig deeper into our pockets.05 Nov 04:00 PM
BoxingRatepayers may fund Parker title fightAuckland ratepayers could throw hundreds of thousands of dollars towards Joseph Parker's heavyweight title fight.03 Nov 04:00 PM
EmploymentPush to get 500 youth employed in 50 daysSome big brand employers have got behind a campaign to get 500 young people into jobs in 50 days.02 Nov 09:44 PM
New ZealandWhat they said: Councillors' maiden speechesHere are extracts from the five new faces on Auckland Council.02 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandFree WiFi in Auckland comes to an endFree roaming WiFi in many of Auckland's public places, including the CBD, train stations and main streets, will end on November 6.02 Nov 03:26 AM
OpinionChristine Fletcher: Goff should go on AT's boardCOMMENT: We have to free up our congested roads. My advice to Mr Goff would be to appoint himself to the board of Auckland Transport.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff officially sworn in as Mayor of AucklandPhil Goff has declared his council will be about putting people first at his swearing-in ceremony.01 Nov 06:06 AM
ConstructionEngineer denies inappropriate spendingAn engineer accused of bribing Auckland council staff with more than a million dollars in cash payments has taken the stand in his defence.01 Nov 01:31 AM
