New ZealandFires in historic Auckland buildings tonightThe fires occurred at Bankside Cottage, which is more than 130 years old, and the George Courts building.20 Feb 08:45 AM
InvestmentFirst meeting for housing taskforceAuckland mayor Phil Goff's housing taskforce meets for the first time today, the first step in his plan to respond to fast-paced growth out-stripping housing supply.19 Feb 08:18 PM
InvestmentCan't find the right house? Buy a churchA 99-year-old church - complete with the vicar's residence and separate congregation hall - is up for sale in Auckland.17 Feb 11:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Trash TownA fortune has been spent on landscaping the approach to George Bolt Drive and on a swish tree-lined bike path. It makes a nice introduction for the visitors who arrive at Auckland Airport. So long as they don’t look to closely.Watch13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandHomeowners 'denied a say' in plan rulingGroups opposing more intensive housing in Auckland's character suburbs say thousands of homeowners have been denied a say about what happens to their properties.12 Feb 11:43 PM
Lifestyle'Looks like I've been in a freak accident'An Auckland woman says she was left looking "like a burns victim" after a botched beauty treatment at a Ponsonby salon.10 Feb 11:38 PM
EntertainmentLighthouse artist sheds some lightMichael Parekowhai's The Lighthouse is revealed to the public tonight.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWin-win solution to cruise ship problem promotedIt's a small solution to a big cruise ship problem and it could be a win-win.10 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: An asset to treasureControversial work will promote curiosity and debate in the best tradition of public art.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil orders roadside swings removedAuckland Council is demanding the removal of children's swings on street trees.09 Feb 10:52 PM
New ZealandAlone on Valentines Day? Adopt a dogAuckland Council are promising singletons they will never be alone again if they adopt a dog from one of the three Auckland Council animal shelters in Silverdale, Henderson and Manukau.09 Feb 09:09 PM
New ZealandCouncil unreasonable to take down swingsAuckland Council 'over the top' to order removal of children's swings, say Herald readers.07 Feb 08:01 PM
New ZealandLantern festival to light up Domain200,000 are expected at biggest cultural festival in the country.07 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessTop lawyer sells line-up of five villasFive character villas sitting in a row on one of Auckland's most exclusive and well-known streets are on the market as their high profile owner sells up.04 Feb 05:56 PM
BusinessBrett O'Riley resigns as ATEED bossBrett O'Riley, the head of Auckland promotion agency is stepping down after five years in the job.01 Feb 04:30 AM
New ZealandDouble-booking appals mournersA double-booking at an Auckland cemetery has left two grieving families devastated.26 Jan 05:08 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanRudman: Aucklanders are kicking up a stinkCOMMENT: Aucklanders are a hypocritical bunch. We pollute our precious inner harbour beaches, we have to drive for hours seeking somewhere to relax.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandState tenant rejected several homesOwners of state house where Glen Innes tenant is staging protest says it offered her several homes to move into in the area, including a brand new home.24 Jan 04:43 AM
New ZealandBeneficiary fights to keep state homeBut the redevelopment company evicting her say she has been offered five homes but she isn't cooperating.23 Jan 10:57 PM
OpinionDeborah Hill ConeTry to save your rage for big stageCOMMENT: This week I am cranky; spicy, radishy, salty, swashbuckling. Here's a quick and dirty summary of a few of the arguments I have had.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBills may rise to stop sewage overflowsEXCLUSIVE: Water bills in the country's largest city may have to rise to stop raw sewage flowing into Auckland Harbour almost every time it rains.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBanned from contacting Auckland CouncilGary Osborne one of 31 with restrictions on calling or sending emails to Auckland Council.19 Jan 10:42 PM
New ZealandWhat we love about AucklandThe Herald met up with five Local Board members, to find out what makes them tick, their hopes and aspirations for Auckland.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas tree dumped inside treeAmong the illegally dumped Christmas trees was one found wedged up a larger tree.16 Jan 09:22 PM
BusinessFamily gutted at homestead's fateA descendant of early businessman George Court who lived in a historic homestead in Mangere Bridge is "horrified" the property could be demolished.16 Jan 06:32 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport signals rise in faresAuckland public transport users will see a small bump in some fares later this month.15 Jan 09:23 PM
OpinionLook before leaping into transport fundingCOMMENT: We all want better roads, rail and walking and cycling facilities, but almost no one wants to dig deeper into their pockets.15 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandBikes a great way to get around signsDevonport shopkeepers have turned to bicycles to promote their stores after a council push to cut down on signboards cluttering up the footpath.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandState house sculpture puzzles visitorsThe wrapping has finally come off New Zealand's most expensive sculpture - but some visitors on Auckland's waterfront are puzzled about what to make of it.11 Jan 07:28 PM
New ZealandOur Blue Backyard: NZ is a seabird MeccaIn the second of a five part series on Auckland's big blue backyard, science reporter Jamie Morton talks to seabird expert Dr Brendon Dunphy.11 Jan 04:08 PM
ConstructionWarning over shoddy building materialsThe Auckland housing crisis has hit another snag with substandard construction materials being used.10 Jan 02:36 AM
OpinionPeter Haynes: Why we are changing Chamberlain ParkCOMMENT: Let's set the facts straight; the Albert-Eden Local Board is not removing golf from Chamberlain Park. That was never on the agenda.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs this Auckland's noisiest street?No residential street received more noise complaints this year than this one.09 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland cyclists enjoy safer city routesThe final piece to Auckland's inner city cycleways were announced today.08 Jan 11:23 PM
