New Zealand'I’m disgusted': Auckland Council manager accused of bullying reappointed to $300k jobThe woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.02 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for youTwo of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.01 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTakapuna-Milford coastal walk access closed after council inaction, family saysTens of thousands of walkers pass through Firth cottage’s private land each year.29 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandFinancial horror show: Auckland Council pencils in sky-high rates and water billsThe gloomy outlook comes hard on the heels of rates and water bill rise this year.28 Sep 04:00 PM
KahuWhy our past ignorance and mistakes can’t be loaded on to our childrenOPINION: There could have been no greater insult to a tribe even if one were intended.28 Sep 08:07 AM
KahuRāhui placed across pristine Waitematā after raw sewage flows into harbourLocal iwi have put a rāhui in place over the harbour following the Parnell sewer blowout.27 Sep 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Not an easy fix': Sewer sinkhole repair pushed out by months, photos show 25m section blockedMillions of litres of wastewater are spilling into the harbour at three inner-city bays.27 Sep 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$435m of property sold: NZ's two biggest deals of 2023Two transactions challenge views that the market is quiet: both were in South Auckland.27 Sep 04:03 AM
New ZealandAuckland sinkhole: 13m-deep crater after sewer collapse, wastewater pours onto city beachesWarning signs are being put up at all inner-city beaches, Watercare says.27 Sep 12:32 AM
New ZealandAT spends $6m on staff redundancies as part of cost-cutting drivePayouts even went to staff who were offered other jobs within the agency.26 Sep 08:02 PM
KahuMajority give ‘thumbs-down’ to Māori wards as Auckland Council submissions closeAuckland currently has three Māori councillors elected from general wards.24 Sep 08:25 PM
New Zealand'Like living in the Antarctic' - Shantytown exploitation exposed in Auckland backyardAuckland Council said the structures migrants had been living for years were unlikely safe24 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrams, plans and parking fines: Wayne Brown has some new ideas for AucklandIn an exclusive interview, Auckland mayor Wayne Brown unveils some new plans for the city.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh profile resignation from mayor Wayne Brown’s officeThe former TV3 and 1News reporter has resigned after barely six months.21 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandPetition to stop sale of Downtown car park presented to Auckland CouncilI often thought, ‘thank God for the Downtown car park' says organiser.21 Sep 12:33 AM
New ZealandMayor Brown’s manifesto: 'Wellington needs to stop planning Auckland'"More of the tax Aucklanders pay should stay in Auckland," Mayor Wayne Brown said.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandSpeed camera trial nabs motorists at 110km/h on Auckland local roadsMotorists caught speeding are being issued with a warning.18 Sep 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionAppellants back out of fight against $300m Bayswater plansSome relief after 'long and energy-sapping journey'.17 Sep 09:11 PM
New ZealandPublic transport: AT says Hop card top-ups back online by TuesdayTravellers have been unable to top up their Hop cards since Thursday.17 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent implicated in doctored LIM case under spotlight in AustraliaA lawyer believes the offenders' real estate agent was "clearly part of the deceit".15 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'In our bad books': Public shaming of Auckland's greasiest suburbsSome Auckland residents have been called out by an arm of their own council.15 Sep 05:38 AM
New ZealandNumber of dogs being put down in Auckland doubles in yearAuckland Council is now looking at ways to increase capacity at shelters.15 Sep 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDowntown Auckland crime: Parties share their views after calls for greater police presencePolice presence is biggest driver for safety in cities, says Scott Pritchard15 Sep 01:50 AM
KahuNgāti Whātua opens Te Wharekura cultural and marine education spaceThe iwi and Auckland Council partner to repurpose 108-year-old heritage building.14 Sep 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland pipe that led to sinkhole considered an 'emergency' months before it collapsed: official papersOfficers knew for months the pipe had suffered an 'acute failure'.14 Sep 03:06 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPrivatising Port of Auckland would cost business and consumers, says unionThe money made from the sale of the business would be outstripped by higher cargo fees.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Any sort of rain': First-home buyers lament flooded newbuild property every rainfallDeveloper Precise Homes is blaming Auckland's historically-high rainfall.13 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman shatters ankle after slip on Auckland Transport tactile dotsWoman who broke leg in three places wants yellow tactile dots replaced.13 Sep 04:30 AM
KahuLearn the whakapapa of an historic Māori phrasebook at Auckland Council librariesAuckland Council libraries celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.12 Sep 11:19 PM
New ZealandWhat sort of stadium is best for Auckland? Working group out to find answersThe aim is to define what is best for Auckland, says councillor Shane Henderson12 Sep 02:27 AM
Small BusinessCzarina Wilson celebrates Aotearoa from the gallery to Glen InnesThere are treasures to be found from a range of artists.10 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeAuckland safety hubs imminent to address theft, antisocial behaviour in CBDThe four hubs ARE expected to be up and running by the end of next month.08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsHow much dropping its 's' will cost Port of Auckland in rebrandingPort of Tauranga has also unveiled its first new-look brand in 25 years.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council’s climate plan needs Lance Cairns-like heroics to halve emissions by 2030The plan is on a cliff edge, but a lot of good things are happening, says Richard Hills.07 Sep 04:38 AM