ConstructionBattle over Maori burial siteFletcher executives will face protests from a small Maori community in Mangere when they attend a planning hearing tomorrow for a proposed new housing project.02 Feb 04:15 AM
EntertainmentReview: St Jerome's Laneway Festival 2016Follow all the action from today's Laneway music festival in Auckland with as many reviews as Chris Schulz, Rachel Bache and Amy Shanks can muster.01 Feb 09:25 AM
Freight and logistics'Tolls not the answer to fund city rail link'Tolls are not the answer to fund big transport projects in Auckland like the $2.5 billion city rail link, says mayoral candidate Mark Thomas and the Taxpayers' Union.28 Jan 01:56 AM
New ZealandCouncil deal to benefit lonely elderly AucklandersLonely elderly Aucklanders will soon have access to activity centres in council pensioner villages through a proposed council deal with the Selwyn Foundation.28 Jan 12:55 AM
Freight and logistics$4bn fix to unblock the jamsBusiness leaders have welcomed Prime Minister John Key's State of the Nation address - but one has indicated disappointment on the housing front.27 Jan 04:00 PM
EditorialMayor's firm passion for rail pays offThe Prime Minister's reading of the politics of the issue is an implicit tribute to the effort of the departing mayor, Len Brown, as it was three years ago.27 Jan 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsAucklanders could pay tolls to fund CRLThe Government has not ruled out allowing Auckland Council to toll motorists to help fund the $2.5 billion City Rail Link.27 Jan 04:55 AM
New ZealandKey's state of the nation - full speechPrime Minister John Key delivers his eighth state of the nation speech as Prime Minister. Read his full speech.27 Jan 12:07 AM
Freight and logisticsCity rail link: Govt too slow - LabourJohn Key outlines plan to make an early start on the main works of Auckland's $2.5b city rail link. But Andrew Little says the commitment should have come long ago.26 Jan 11:30 PM
BusinessQ&A: Jim Quinn, Auckland Council strategy chiefThe Auckland Council strategy chief talks about the Demographia report and Auckland housing.24 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessTop restaurant may be gone foreverPlans to re-establish an award-winning restaurant on Auckland's Long Bay Beach have been halted "indefinitely" after the discovery of historic human remains.18 Jan 01:44 AM
Business$2 million home demolished for car parkA stately home with a CV of $2.6 million that stood for nearly a century in Remuera Rd has been demolished by its new owner and turned into a parking lot.14 Jan 03:44 AM
BusinessStink brewing over council approval for compost plantA stink is brewing over Auckland Council's decision to approve behind closed doors a major expansion of a waste recycling plant on Puketutu Island in the Manukau Harbour.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionCameron Brewer: Broken zoning promises will hurt at pollsIt's not just height, it's density. In the widespread mixed housing suburban zones all a developer now needs to secure is a quarter of an acre, writes Cameron Brewer.12 Jan 02:02 AM
BusinessWorst PR curveballs of 2015From the flag debate to the outrage surrounding the TPPA, this year the government was at the centre of the country's three biggest PR challenges.28 Dec 11:26 PM
New ZealandMan found not guilty of bribing council workerAn Auckland man charged by the Serious Fraud Office of trying to bribe an Auckland Council employee has been found not guilty.23 Dec 08:35 AM
New ZealandCouncil training spend $7mThe Auckland Council has spent more than $28 million on staff training and related travel costs in four years.21 Dec 09:15 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council boss gets $60K pay riseThe council's governing body has decided to offer Stephen Town a new remuneration package of $690,000 an amount that will be fixed for two years from January 15.17 Dec 04:11 AM
ConstructionAuckland rezoning maps set to be releasedAuckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.16 Dec 08:57 AM
BusinessNo public consultation over rezoningA call for public consultation on rezoning more suburban areas for townhouses and apartments has been quashed by Mayor Len Brown.14 Dec 08:30 PM
BusinessRod Drury 'incredibly proud' of CroneXero chief executive "incredibly proud" of NZ managing director Victoria Crone, who has resigned from her role to make a bid for the Auckland mayoralty.14 Dec 05:22 AM
New ZealandXero boss in race for mayoraltyThe contest to find a new mayor for the Super City moved up a gear yesterday when business boss Victoria Crone put her hat in the ring.14 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandSelwyn in line to run council flatsOne of New Zealand's biggest aged-care providers is believed to have been picked by Auckland Council to take over managing the council's 1412 pensioner flats.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Top 10 crazy call centre queriesAuckland Council published a list of some of the weirdest requests its call center staff were saddled with.11 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessVictoria Crone to decide Monday on Auckland mayoraltyAuckland business boss is expected to announce on Monday whether she will contest the Auckland mayoralty.10 Dec 05:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil picked Cup winThe Auckland Council was so confident the men in black would win the Rugby World Cup they were planning celebrations two games into the tournament.05 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionShoddy work: Notices issued to fix buildingA $50 million-plus housing project at Albany identified as the site of a shoddy-building video has been issued with four notices by Auckland Council to fix work.03 Dec 09:09 AM
BusinessDecision reached in City Rail Link lease disputeEnvironment Court reached decision on dispute between property owner and Auckland Council.23 Nov 10:30 PM
OpinionGareth Morgan: Cats - the number one threat to native wildlifeAll the money spent and work being done by the council and groups to restore native wildlife is a complete waste of time if we don't manage the number one problem - cats, writes Gareth Morgan.23 Nov 09:53 PM
BusinessFrom leafy suburb to apartment zoneAuckland councillors are going behind closed doors to propose rezoning thousands more houses in the city's suburbs for multiple townhouses and apartments.23 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Liveable city faces some tough choicesAchieving the Auckland Council's ambitious goals will require a more rigorous approach to its financial position.20 Nov 07:36 PM
CartoonsCartoon: World toilet dayPhil Goff formally announces he will run for Auckland Mayor.20 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandDavid Hay to stand for Auckland mayorFormer Green Party member and council employee David Hay has announced he is standing for the Auckland mayoralty next year.19 Nov 06:54 PM
