New ZealandBrace for more heavy rain, Mayor v 'media drongos' & new poll results revealed | Focus Morning Bulletin: 31 January, 2023 North Island braces for more heavy rain, Auckland’s Mayor called out over ‘media drongos’ text and why the battle of the Chrises might not be a good thing in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Jan 04:14 PM
New ZealandLarge slip threatens planned Erebus Memorial in AucklandThe land above the planned memorial remains unstable.30 Jan 06:41 AM
BusinessNearly 400 Auckland properties red or yellow-stickeredBuilding inspections ramp up in Auckland.30 Jan 05:44 AM
New Zealand‘I’m certainly not going to resign’ - Mayor Wayne Brown vows to carry on'My message to Wayne is he is out of his depth,' says community leader David Letele.30 Jan 04:37 AM
New ZealandCommunity leader Dave Letele stands by call for Wayne Brown to resignLetele says mayor also called on ineffective officials to quit during his campaign.30 Jan 01:07 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: How authorities failed Aucklanders in an emergencyOpinion: The communications failures made the crisis much worse than it needed to be.29 Jan 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionDetails revealed: The church towering over Auckland motorway'We are delighted with how the construction is progressing.'29 Jan 08:22 PM
Talanoa'Out of his depth': Community leader Dave Letele urges mayor to resign"It’s just been a total, absolute disgrace."29 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandAuckland homes on the edge as 141 yellow-stickered, 30 red-stickeredA row of homes in Parnell have been yellow stickered.29 Jan 07:00 AM
ConstructionLand, trees slide down Ōwairaka/Mt Albert towards award-winning home'I fear that the island of trees and a huge amount of earth will move.'29 Jan 02:33 AM
Construction'Not good at all': Swimming pool tumbles down cliff at controversial Beach Haven houseAbatement notices were issued to the Charcoal Bay property owner.28 Jan 06:03 PM
New ZealandChris Hipkins and Wayne Brown get a bird's eye view of flood damage and thank emergency workersThe response was quicker than people realise, says Wayne Brown.28 Jan 04:51 AM
New Zealand'Embarrassing': AT boss apologises for 'confusion' after councillors slam Elton John transport optionsAuckland Transport's reccomendation 40,000 people drive to Mt Smart has been savaged.27 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandPlans for more surf patrols, extended hours and season at Auckland beachesThe last five seasons have been exceptionally busy at Auckland beaches.25 Jan 03:48 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown grants two interviews, of 108 media requestsWayne Brown is apparently not good in front of a microphone, but is good in the boardroom.24 Jan 09:06 PM
New ZealandSurf Lifesaving seeking $455,000 from Auckland CouncilSix people have drowned in the Auckland region since last Friday.23 Jan 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeAuckland housing developer folds after lender says ‘no’Five big problems blamed for housing developer's failure.22 Jan 09:03 PM
KahuIhumātao rubbish 'piled as high as the trees'Māori wardens call for gates to deter fly-tippers.18 Jan 06:33 PM
New Zealand‘Cold day in hell’: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says ratepayers won't fund light railTreasury is also forecasting a rise in costs for light rail.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTipped off: Tenant gets $10,000 back in rent after retaliatory notice by landlordHe was given notice after a call to the council revealed his flat wasn't permitted.18 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'World as they know it shattered': Family mourn teen skateboarder killed in Auckland park“This is the most awful thing to ever have to endure."18 Jan 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction$200m Mission Bay shop, apartment, cinema plan rejectedBusiness has a 60% landholding in seaside town centre.17 Jan 04:27 AM
New ZealandSkate park death: No plans for lighting at Auckland skate parkThe Ministry of Transport has no plans to change the law to make helmets compulsory.16 Jan 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Not in my back yard': Auckland residents fight housing intensification plansNeighbours want to stop 467 new houses in Orewa and 81 in Beach Haven.16 Jan 04:28 AM
KahuPorts of Auckland will contribute $1.5 million to preserve the Waitematā HarbourAuckland Ports funding group to preserve Harbour as part of settlement of legal case.13 Jan 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig art, big bills - how much should Aucklanders pay for Frida Kahlo and co?Can a cash-strapped city afford blockbuster art? And what happens if no one turns up?13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSeawall given go-ahead: Construction allowed to protect land from erosionSeaward lawns of two homes collapsed onto the foreshore below.10 Jan 07:48 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council to prioritise communication with commuters over delays, cancellations"People have got all variety of apps these days for monitoring what's going on."09 Jan 02:06 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'You can't stop nature': Opponent on homeowners' sea wall proposalOpponent says efforts are futile: "The sea will rise, the cliffs will erode".08 Jan 06:11 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland’s historic Wintergarden gets new lease of life with $7.5m makeoverSeismic strengthening will also make the popular attraction safer for visitors.01 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPopular Auckland restaurant forced to sell to council: 'Our livelihood is being killed'Building compulsorily purchased to make way for urban regeneration project.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs this Auckland’s noisiest house? Rowdy tenants trigger 89 complaintsNeighbours say the raucous tenants were known for their loud music, parties and fighting.28 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPorts of Auckland boss Roger Gray: Supply chain 'balances on a knife edge'Roger Gray: 'We don't deny that we’ve let New Zealand down.'26 Dec 04:00 PM
TalanoaWayne Brown spares Diwali, Lantern Festival and Pasifika from budget cutsFunding cuts are “highly unlikely” for highly valued events, says Brown.21 Dec 12:41 AM
