New ZealandAuckland Unitary Plan improving housing affordability - studyThe Unitary Plan allowed for about 400,000 new homes to be built across the region.31 Mar 09:57 PM
New Zealand‘Massive lack of funding’: Auckland Council stuck on how to keep buses runningThe city could see both significant fare increases and services being cut.28 Mar 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Do less, pay less': Mayor Brown weighs into poll on his proposed 7.5% rates riseA new poll has broken down how Aucklanders feel about 2024's looming rates rise.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt rejects Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s demands over rates, GSTThe Mayor wants the government to pay rates on its properties in the region.27 Mar 06:34 AM
New ZealandEntire Auckland suburbs could be left without public transport services - councilThe council says without sufficient funding, there will be a 30 per cent drop in services.27 Mar 05:04 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor issues half-billion-dollar payment demand to govt, end of 'free ride'Brown says Auckland is getting 'shortchanged' and Wellington needs to pay its fair share.26 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandFocus: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s payment demandWayne Brown claims the cash-strapped city is missing on millions of dollars. Video / NZHeraldWatch26 Mar 07:04 PM
New ZealandBaltimore bridge, airport upgrade and economic plan | Focus Morning Bulletin March 27, 2024The search for survivors continues after Baltimore bridge collapse, Auckland Airport’s new $300m transport hub and the Government set to unveil its economic plan in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZHeraldWatch26 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$150m defective building: Harbour Oaks' owners get High Court decisionHearing took five months and more than 55 expert witnesses presented evidence.26 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Gridlock is coming - Why Auckland's transport network is close to collapseEleven reasons why Auckland transport plans will cause the thing they're supposed to cure.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFocus: Prominent figures oppose planProminent figures have signed an open letter opposing Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s proposed long-term lease to operate the council-owned Port of Auckland. Video / NZHerald Watch24 Mar 07:19 PM
New ZealandPort plans, Gisborne brawl and SailGP | Focus Morning Bulletin March 25, 2024Prominent figures oppose plan for Port of Auckland, what is believed to have started the fatal mass brawl in Gisborne and SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts faces backlash in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / TVNZ / SailGPWatch24 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I did not shed a tear’: Mayor Brown lays into former council CEO over recruitment splurge211 staff on salaries above $150k were recruited as a $375m budget hole was being filled.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandProminent figures oppose plan by Wayne Brown for long-term lease to run Port of AucklandIt's an embarrassing letter from a group of self-importants, says the mayor.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I have the handbrake on my tongue 99pc of the time': Why Leo Molloy doesn't think he's controversialMolloy also won't rule out of running for the mayoralty again.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandChild taken to hospital after Auckland dog attackAuckland Council is investigating the incident.22 Mar 03:11 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHome-building construction crunch: Who has failed lately and whyA 12-point list of the many builder failures lately.21 Mar 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsBusiness leaders discuss solutions to Auckland's infrastructure issuesTransport Minister Simeon Brown speaks to Project Auckland briefing.21 Mar 12:12 AM
New ZealandHousing Minister grants Auckland Council one-year extension to devise new intensification rulesAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown's been pushing for an extension, now Chris Bishop's granted it.20 Mar 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCome a long way: Latest tour of $5.5b City Rail Link shows progressAfter years of disruption, the finishing touches are coming together.20 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe drastic implications of the controversial North Harbour Stadium demo - John WatsonOPINION: The entire northern region of Auckland will be without a capable venue.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristopher Luxon: My commitment to AucklandersOPINION: Aucklanders I meet are fed up with the delay, indecision and finger-pointing.20 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: Eke Panuku charting progress in a challenging marketEke Panuku’s urban regeneration strategy is ‘not an overnight thing’.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject Auckland‘It’s a pragmatic approach’: Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on the portHe says the proposed 35-year lease would extract maximum value from the port.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Project Auckland builds momentum for the cityThe vision is for Auckland to be 'wealthier, healthier and to unlock its potential'.20 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: Central-city development a catalyst for investmentNew private developments are taking great advantage of the improved public realm.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe state of Auckland City’s strengths today - Mark ThomasOPINION: How does Tāmaki Makaurau compare to its global peers?20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandEngineering Auckland - Mayor Wayne Brown’s to-do listTim McCready checked in with Mayor Wayne Brown at the halfway point of his first term.20 Mar 03:59 PM
Project AucklandUnitary Plan spurs housing developmentUp-zoning has raised building consents and lowered rent.20 Mar 03:59 PM
OpinionHuge milestones clear way for next phase of City Rail LinkOPINION: Test and test again – the safety catchcry underscores CRL’s next phase.20 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandDavid Rowe: Beware, the golden summer could come crashing down - Project AucklandOPINION: The city’s traditional aspirations and values shifted with the earth.20 Mar 03:59 PM
New ZealandFirst train tests on Auckland’s $5.5b City Rail Link this year, but commuter services still two years awayTrains have to be tested for fire and terrorist scenarios.20 Mar 04:30 AM
ConstructionCould this racecourse be replaced by thousands of new homes?A public meeting has been called by the local business association.19 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonNot safe for women, inconvenient: Survey reveals reasons Aucklanders don't use public transportA new survey brings some sobering news for transport planners in Auckland.19 Mar 04:55 AM