Half of low-cost Auckland accommodation have fire safety deficiencies, council finds
Two boarding houses were bad enough to trigger a dangerous building notice.
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'What the hell?' Ferry suspensions raise fresh fears around housing development
'You can’t keep allowing mindless infill into areas that can’t handle it.'
Apartment owners' battle against boatsheds to retain views
When a 25m marine services shed rose, apartments owners went to court.
Auckland Council pays secret $1.4m fee to consultants for airport shares sale
The council said Flagstaff was not incentivised by the outcome of the share sale.
$90m Remuera site: Fast-track approval sought for 185-unit retirement village
Developers using the Government’s fast-tracking method to win approval for huge scheme.
Hayman Park playground a hit, but finding a parking spot an issue
Locals are asking how the park cost ratepayers millions but forgot to include parking.
'Like a skydiving injury’: Woman breaks leg in three places after slipping on pedestrian dots
At least two people have been hospitalised in the past two weeks after slips.
Motorway pig which evaded capture for weeks looking for forever home
The pig is looking to put his life on the run behind him.
Major new centre-track Ellerslie feature: 388-space car park
Existing car park land beside SH1 due to be sold in a deal yet to settle.
Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.
How will NZ get $210b of crucial new infrastructure funded, built?
National is a fan of PPPs and has big plans for new ones if it gets elected.
Auckland Council cut spending on stormwater repairs and maintenance before January floods
Council spending on clearing drains is hopelessly inadequate, says Parnell Business Assn.
Letters: Australia, NZ similarities on crime, gangs, economy
OPINION: Letters on climate change, netball, harbour crossings, and milk prices.
Bottom trawling ban for Hauraki Gulf to be unveiled by Govt
Scientists have long warned about overfishing and pollution in the Gulf.
Metlifecare wants to build new hospital block, residents remain in existing building
Feedback must be in by August 28 via written submissions.
Rating Auckland: New report says city shines on quality of life, falls short on transport, safety
Auckland has pressing knowledge, skills and innovation deficits, says Mark Thomas.
Simon Wilson: While Labour and National battle to build roads, the world burns
OPINION: In transport, the major parties are barely talking about the climate at all.
NZ's newest city: When we will be able to move to Drury East?
The Drury East developers are thinking decades ahead for the project's future.
Auckland ratepayers shell out $2m on big accountancy firms in city’s stadium drama
Sports supremo Raelene Castle has been brought in to break the deadlock.
Watch: Mock-up City Rail Link station built in Māngere warehouse
Now, all we need is a train.
'Politics not transport': Mayor fires shot at major parties over new harbour crossing plan
The mayor claimed both Labour and National had failed in their consultation.
'No question' second Auckland harbour crossing needed - PM
A three-tunnel road and rail plan will cost tens of billions and take decades to finish.
Inside billionaires' mega-makeover for $39.3m mansion
Faux British country/Camelot style gone as the changes bring more moody, minimalist flair.
Kiwi Property's Drury East site: First stage of works for a new city the size of Napier
You’ve got to have some imagination to think like Schwartfeger and Mackenzie.
North Harbour Rugby pushing for smaller stadium if current one is bulldozed
The land North Harbour sits on is worth about $100 million.
'It’s a bombing run': War has broken out between Auckland's mayor and the Housing Minister
Relations between Auckland Council and the Government have hit a new low.
Letters: Teachers’ pay, Commonwealth Games and a National/Act Cabinet
Opinion: Letters on Air NZ, potholes, Eden Park, and election choices.
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare v Auckland Council on land plan
Strategy 'has significant implications for our plans for our growth in New Zealand'.
'Nobody uses it': Mayor Wayne Brown says North Harbour Stadium could be bulldozed next year
The mayor has jumped the gun on his council's planning processes for stadiums in Auckland.
Auckland apartment owners shocked by rates bill showing $10,000 increase
The homeowners were told to pay up on the $14,000 bill and ask questions later.
Auckland's ageing pipes: Watercare starts $3.5b 'proactive renewal' programme
Watercare moving away from the traditional 'fix it when it breaks' philosophy.
'Simply not serious': Maritime Union rubbishes Wayne Brown’s waterfront development plans
Brown's plan is a threat to the Auckland economy, says the Maritime Union.
Auckland Zoo elephant's chance at forever home as new fundraiser launched
'There’s no real substitute for an elephant being with other elephants.'
Wayne's Waterworld: Mayor's bold downtown Auckland plans
But will the cars go? Wayne Brown's port plans are big on ideas but short on specifics.