PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Waitākere Ranges win – iwi's 17-year struggle ends in historic dealOPINION: Finally, Auckland Council will formalise its partnership with Te Kawerau ā Maki.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCouncil hires private investigator to track homeowner over $220k rates billForced sale looms for the owner, who has not paid rates since 2005.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSexism in council? Tears, a resignation and Mayor Wayne Brown’s orgasm jokeClaims female councillors silenced amid 'laddish' climate and crass humour.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncillors behaving badlyAuckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland CouncilWatch15 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessHighest-paid council CEOs in New Zealand revealedGore paid $771,558 to three chief executives, ranking second after Christchurch. 15 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandPlans to turn half of Takapuna Golf Course into flood storage going aheadAuckland Council said delays couldn’t be afforded after the January 2023 floods.15 Aug 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessStreaming video: Survey reveals who’s up, who’s downSome subscription streaming services are flat, some are surging.15 Aug 03:36 AM
AucklandLocal body candidate faces backlash over $1m tax evasion convictionHe was convicted on 11 charges in 2019 for evading income tax and fraudulent GST claims.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council meeting attendance: Who showed up, who didn't and who bailed earlySee the attendance records for every Auckland councillor over the last three years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
GolfDame Lydia Ko backing fresh proposal to save Auckland golf courseThe new scheme would involve building a canal to resolve flood vulnerability.14 Aug 07:11 AM
New Zealand'Falling from the sky': Claims of mystery pigeon poisoner on the loosePolice have investigated but have been unable to confirm the poisoning claims.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Humungous noise': Pair's narrow escape as car crashes through loungeA neighbour playing Grand Theft Auto thought at first that the chaos was from his game.14 Aug 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council cracks down on dog owners as 'gruesome' attacks riseThe past year has seen 3000 victims. In one case, a dog ripped open a bystander's arm.14 Aug 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyCourt of Appeal overturns $3m negligence ruling against law firmAuckland Council and Multiplex paid $20.1m to the owners of the building.13 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Number of council probes into small builds after Govt cuts red tapeNew rules will ease restrictions on buildings such as garden sheds, sleepouts, garages. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandReceivers appointed at luxury gated Auckland housing estate after sewage row, low salesResidents said the smell of raw sewage made them gag.13 Aug 06:01 AM
New ZealandMystery of $10,000 payments to Mahurangi oyster farmers solved Farmers in seven-year pollution battle fear being 'played like puppets by Watercare'.12 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandWayne Brown urges Govt to reconsider bed levy amid 'grim' Akl economy dataAuckland's unemployment rate has hit 6.1% and is the highest in New Zealand.12 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuAuckland politician says she was abused putting up her signage - police calledThe mayoral candidate has since decided not advertise her candidacy on her vehicle.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers Trevor Knox’s rates bill has risen to $10,730 on his 1ha property.11 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDragonboat Restaurant goes into liquidation owing $1.4mAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown used the location for a March promotional video.11 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandClaims of aggression, unjust fee hikes: Stallholders hit out at Auckland Night MarketsAuckland Night Markets owners said they strongly refuted all the allegations. 10 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPM's rates nearly double at his Waiheke pad; Auckland billionaire has $225k bill See what some of Tāmaki Makaurau's biggest property owners are paying to the council. 09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSilly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls One candidate is running for mayor in two places at opposite ends of the South Island.08 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Density fight hots up; what Auckland schools really needOPINION: Chris Bishop's housing plan faces more pushback – this time from the West.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOwners at NZ's biggest leaky building hit with $195k invoices for repair disasterProjected repair bills on some apartments exceed $800,000 each.08 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I like politicians who stick to their beliefs and challenge authorityOPINION: Can’t one TV channel at least be funded for high quality public programming?08 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandWatch: 'Why do we need that?' - Peters resists high-vis on historic CRL train rideWinston Peters seemed unwilling to don safety gear for the City Rail Link ride.08 Aug 03:51 AM
AucklandInside Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link: PM and VIPs take historic trip undergroundThe City Rail Link is taking 10 years to build and will open next year.08 Aug 01:20 AM
KahuLease term shock: Archery club faces sudden relocation off Mt Albert The Tūpuna Maunga Authority decided not to renew the Mt Albert club's lease.08 Aug 12:05 AM
AucklandMass illegal dump site found near Auckland wetland won't be cleared until next weekUnreachable rubbish could flow into the river and out to sea.07 Aug 05:59 AM
KahuPolice complaints laid in political billboard graffiti rowSteve Howley said he received 'vile' messages after a post by the Te Pāti Māori president.07 Aug 01:09 AM
