PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAucklanders rack up $53m in overdue rates, council eyes forced sales"No one wants to have their house sold from under them."26 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds of shooting victims treated at Auckland's hospitals amid surging gun violence"What do we do here because our families are being caught in the middle."23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBreak through! City Rail Link tunnel machine completes 7-month digGiant machine breaks through at Aotea Station this morning.21 Dec 09:46 PM
New ZealandFinal construction phase on Queen St to begin in JanuaryConstruction will begin on January 10 and is expected to be completed by September 2022.20 Dec 03:24 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council IT networks down following security upgradeThe IT problem is linked to a security system upgrade.16 Dec 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council says it will not fund building light railCouncillors are bracing for a cost blowout on the City Rail Link.16 Dec 09:51 PM
New ZealandAuckland's $9m recovery voucher package opens todayThe $100 and $50 vouchers can be used for council and private activities.14 Dec 10:41 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council pursuing three Māori seats, but not until 2025Three Māori seats would take the council from 21 to 24 governing body members.14 Dec 09:46 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff's controversial bed tax being appealed to the Supreme CourtLegal fight has cost ratepayers more than $1.5m so far.14 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport chief executive Shane Ellison resignsShane Ellison has been in the role for four years.13 Dec 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHigh-level talks underway for greater tree protection rulesPhil Goff has no intention of using his $1b climate tax to protect 587 nominated trees.13 Dec 01:36 AM
New Zealand'Bloody arrogant': AT blasted by mayor for proposal to remove parking spaces without consulting residentsDemocracy is about governing with the consent of people, says Phil Goff.09 Dec 03:06 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council employee reported to police over alleged credit card and expenses fraudThe alleged fraud took place over 10 months.09 Dec 01:14 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCheaper waters bills from Three Water Reforms doubtful, says Auckland CouncilEngineering consultancy suggests cost of investment needed may be under-estimated.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPhil Goff wants design standards added to housing billPhil Goff says the Unitary Plan allows for 900,000 new homes.07 Dec 03:25 AM
New Zealand$350k rates bill: Council targets Auckland cafe owner's business premises, homeThe debt run up by Freemans Bay family is city's single largest overdue rates bill.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Inconsistent' price estimates: Auckland Council explains why CVs delayedThe valuation process has hit snags estimating land and cross lease values.06 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Goff: We can't short-change our kids and grandkidsOPINION: Mayor Phil Goff puts his case for the Climate Action Targeted Rate.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council's climate action levy a new directionEDITORIAL: Levy in rates bill a strategic shift in how climate measures may be paid for.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandProminent pōhutukawa tree chopped down overnight in AucklandThere is blood on everyone's hands, says Cr Chris Fletcher.02 Dec 01:38 AM
BusinessHospitality 'left to die' with exclusion from voucher package - bar ownerThe owner of The Shakespeare says hospo is on the brink.01 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandNot just red lights in Auckland this ChristmasAuckland welcomes Christmas with light show01 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand100,000 vouchers for Auckland activities, excluded restaurants 'gutted'Aucklanders are being offered 100,000 vouchers this summer for a range of activities.01 Dec 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Hooray for Auckland Council's billion-dollar climate planOPINION: Mayor Phil Goff is putting the climate crisis front and centre, but at a cost.01 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff announces climate change tax as part of 5.9 per cent rates increaseThe new climate change tax will fund $1 billion of action over 10 years.30 Nov 10:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council delays new CV release for third timeCouncil blames Covid complexities for delaying new CV release.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland hospital projects delayed by fire concernsFire engineers lack clear design rules and guidelines for hospitals and care homes.29 Nov 08:09 PM
New ZealandUnvaccinated Auckland Council elected members may have to work remotelyUnvaccinated elected members will have to work remotely under the proposal.22 Nov 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCity Missioner calls on Govt to help anti-social behaviour in Auckland CBDCouncillor Pippa Coom says a safe return plan for CBD is underway when lockdown ends.22 Nov 05:05 AM
New ZealandAuckland CBD resembling 1980s New York, city leaders toldPublic drunkenness, meth rages and opioid comas are common, says a city resident.21 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHeart of the City Boss eyeing up tilt at Auckland MayoraltyViv Beck would stand as a pro-business, centre-right candidate.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandLive: New Covid cases from Kaitāia to Wellington, particular fears for NorthlandCases continue to emerge across the North Island.19 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandZoning laws to ease housing pinch 'being put through by stealthNew zoning laws are set to bring more homes to a street near you.18 Nov 08:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNative trees poisoned in Auckland harbourside suburb"Selfish, entitled" people are poisoning and cutting down trees, says one volunteer.18 Nov 12:26 AM
