New ZealandGovt backs Auckland's city rail linkPrime Minister John Key has confirmed that Government will back a city rail loop in Auckland, but will delay the start of construction by five years.26 Jun 02:29 AM
CompaniesUnitary Plan fears knocking confidence, says surveyConcern about Auckland's draft Unitary Plan may be keeping a lid on economic confidence in the region, a survey suggests.24 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStricter rules for GMOs - working partyGovernment appears likely to block attempts by councils to set stricter rules on genetically modified organisms.23 Jun 11:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Voices to defend city's volcanic views remain unheardIs it any wonder Auckland Council is having a hard time selling the Unitary Plan to the rest of us?23 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPlan critics fear lack of city parksAuckland Council is coming under pressure to prove it can provide enough parks to keep up with population growth.23 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBeach pollution a mysteryScientists are trying to solve the mystery cause of persistent high levels of water pollution at some of Auckland's west coast beaches.23 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor's group slammed for spendingA group set up to find ways to pay for Auckland's long-term transport needs is under fire for how much it is spending.22 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandStudy to decide if land will be soldPart of a large multi-million dollar piece of Devonport land could be sold by Auckland Council, but first a study of its future uses must be made.20 Jun 05:30 PM
EconomySurge in apartment livingMore than 1600 new apartment units are planned throughout suburban Auckland after a half-decade lull.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandState house tenants heckle SmithCalls of "shame" greeted Housing Minister Nick Smith when he arrived in Glen Innes to launch a redevelopment plan for the Tamaki area.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandChange ahead for commuter travelMost commuters relying on public transport from South Auckland to the central city will have to catch trains rather than long-distance buses under a sweeping network redesign.18 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionGraeme Easte: Auckland needs population strategyBarring some unforeseen catastrophe, we certainly will grow from 1.5 million citizens to over 2.5 million by mid century, writes Graeme Easte.17 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil hedges bets on extra millionThe Auckland Council is talking up another one million residents in the city by 2041, but it is taking a prudent line when it comes to providing services.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ public loos poo-pooedMore than a third of the country's public lavatories have no soap and some even lack running water.16 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBrown sticks with 1 million figureAuckland Mayor Len Brown is sticking with a projected population growth figure of one million more Aucklanders.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHulse confident law will sort 'override' provisionsAuckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse says she is confident the Government will address concerns about provisions in new legislation.12 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Minto: Capital gains tax the 'most important step'"The market" can't fix Auckland's housing crisis, writes John Minto. Instead, a capital gains tax is the most important step to drive property investors out.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLibrary height challengedAuckland Council is misrepresenting the height of the proposed $7.8 million Devonport library building, says Tony Koia.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHuge response to growth planAuckland Council is sifting through 22,700 comments on its first regional rule book for growth.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil fights to deny Govt housing controlThe Auckland Council will today ask the Government to scrap provisions in new legislation allowing Wellington to take control of housing developments in Auckland.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBusiness groups lay into planBusiness groups have joined the chorus of complaints over a new planning rulebook for the city - although the Property Council has declared the first draft a pretty good effort.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandEasing public fears on city blueprintLower building heights, tighter controls on developers and giving the public the right to object to apartment buildings are among changes being considered.09 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: City's grant to cathedral too generousThe Holy Trinity Cathedral occupies a special place in the life and landscape of Auckland. It is one of the city's grandest structures and the venue for state funerals of its grandest citizens.07 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil drops $3m in church plateThe Auckland Council has made a $3 million grant to the Holy Trinity Cathedral at a time, says one councillor, when families are struggling to put food on the table.06 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWaitakere to lose passenger trainsAuckland's northwestern settlement of Waitakere is to lose passenger trains after more than 130 years.03 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessCouncil not trusted: marine chiefA marine industry chief says his sector has shunned Hobsonville's Yard 37 development because it distrusts Auckland Council.03 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNext step for Unitary plan could be 'after elections'Notification of changes to Auckland's controversial unitary plan could be out off until October, after the council's elections, Mayor Len Brown says.02 Jun 03:33 AM
OpinionEric Watson: In praise of life in high-intensity housingAn issue at the heart of Auckland's draft unitary plan is whether the density of housing should be raised in parts of the city.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuried by billsCharles Blower knows better than anyone how quickly body-corporate levies can skyrocket.01 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Plan changes suit developersDevelopers are worried Auckland Council will bow to public protest over its unitary plan and housing projects will continue to struggle to get going.01 Jun 05:30 PM
