New ZealandMother pleads not guilty after baby's body found in Albert ParkA 36-year-old woman is charged with concealing the dead body of a child. 26 Aug 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland 56-level tower scheme to include hotel: Precinct PropertiesPlans for 'capital recycling': sell part or all of the new PwC Tower in Commercial Bay.26 Aug 09:40 PM
New ZealandIllegal parking on Meola Rd sparks safety concerns and congestionBollards have been installed as part of a long-term upgrade.26 Aug 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Planning by firing squad': The Auckland suburbs facing three-storey housingFifteen-storey blocks will be allowed in 22 areas near CBD and transport hubs.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The war on pedestriansOPINION: Court says no to Auckland Transport's attempts to calm traffic in seaside suburb.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWealthy Auckland suburb getting new McDonald's with 24/7 drive-through'We have identified a site for a freestanding restaurant.' - McDonald's Simon Kenny25 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoat launch mishap leaves ute, boat submerged in Auckland harbourThe man was testing the boat with the intent of buying it.25 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman surrenders passport, given bail after newborn baby's body found in park A 36-year-old woman appeared in Auckland District Court today. 25 Aug 01:25 AM
New ZealandHow a law student took on Auckland Transport and wonLaw student Sean O'Loughlin won a legal battle with Auckland Transport over a raised crossing. The dispute involved speed-bumps on The Parade, Bucklands Beach. Video/Dean PurcellWatch25 Aug 12:12 AM
PoliticsWork begins on removing Auckland level crossings, easing pain for commuters The Government and Auckland Council are funding an effort to remove level crossings. 24 Aug 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland's big debate: Why we're planning for 2 million homesOPINION: The new housing rules and news from the election campaigns under way in Auckland.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Huge spike': AT trials live CCTV on buses after surge in driver assaultsDrivers can alert operators to start watching by silently pressing a button.22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Relieved locals': Scenic Drive reopens after repair effort following Cyclone GabrielleScenic Drive reopened at 12pm after extensive repairs.22 Aug 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Community concern': Iwi collective planning 70 homes on pony club siteMarutūāhu wants to build on the land now used by the Meadowbank Pony Club for grazing.21 Aug 11:00 PM
New Zealand'I had no hesitation': Duty controller reveals discussion before Akl state of emergencyThe timing of the declaration is a hot topic in the 2023 Auckland flooding inquest.21 Aug 07:38 AM
AucklandAuckland Council approves first step in plan for two million new homesThe council aims to increase building heights around transport routes and town centres.21 Aug 05:08 AM
Auckland'We need to intensify': Mayor on Auckland's housing growth plan as big debate kicks offThe council aims to increase building heights around transport routes and town centres.20 Aug 11:05 PM
New ZealandRampaging pitbull injures Auckland jewellery store employeeA pitbull jumped from a car and attacked a small dog, prompting an employee to intervene.20 Aug 11:00 PM
AucklandThe four wealthy suburbs hit hard by Auckland's new coastal development rulesAbout 12,000 high-risk properties are being downzoned.20 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandBalancing growth and heritage: Auckland's housing debate heats upScott Caldwell supports more homes but doubts some proposed height limits.19 Aug 09:00 PM
AucklandRural rates revolt: Anger mounts over 'staggering' increases A Facebook page against the hikes has attracted nearly 1000 members.19 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: Bird's eye-view of burned New World Victoria Park – first drone footage shows demolition startingThe massive job of demolishing large parts of building has begun; reopening not 'til '27.18 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandDensity rules to be scrapped for hundreds of thousands of Auckland homes'Special character' designation will also disappear in parts of the city under a new plan.18 Aug 06:09 AM
Politics'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled todayThe Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform. 18 Aug 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Going backwards $1m a day’: Concerns mount over investment of Auckland's $1.3b Future Fund The fund created by the sell-off of airport shares still has no investment manager. 17 Aug 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns amid continued delays on hiring Auckland Future Fund investment managerAuckland Councillor Chris Darby expresses frustrations about the $1.3 billion fund not being invested in global markets in a Governing Body meeting on July 31, 2025.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are neededSome candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Misinformation causing a lot of stress': The row over future of Takapuna Golf CourseGolf club wants a tunnel under the motorway and a 13m deep canal. Council and NZTA say no.17 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandLeaky St Lukes apartment for sale at huge discount – but there’s a catchHe served time with Grace Millane killer Jesse Kempson and jailed fraudster Aaron Drever.16 Aug 05:00 PM
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
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncillors behaving badlyAuckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland CouncilWatch15 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
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
BusinessHighest-paid council CEOs in New Zealand revealedGore paid $771,558 to three chief executives, ranking second after Christchurch. 15 Aug 07:00 AM
