PoliticsAuckland sitting on $285m windfall, with more than half of all fuel tax unspentMore than half of the money collected by Auckland's fuel tax remains unspent.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council appeals against Waiheke Island 'chirping crickets' noise caseThe vineyard blamed ambient noise from chirping crickets for a 2018 noise breach.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council may close libraries and swimming pools due to OmicronSome of the closures could become permanent, says council CEO Jim Stabback.23 Jan 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaiheke Island vineyard seeks six-figure legal costs from Auckland CouncilThe vineyard is seeking about $300,000 in legal costs.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland gets consent to draw more water from Waikato RiverWatercare now has consent for 300 million litres of water a day from the river year-round.21 Jan 06:25 PM
Business'Cliff failure' on North Shore street: Owners want to build seawall"Seawall would armour the cliff against incoming wave energy to deal with erosion"21 Jan 04:01 PM
New ZealandGoff tipped to bow out of politics, support rising star for mayoraltyPhil Goff will announce his plans in the "coming weeks".21 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandQueues taking four hours to process as generous public turn out for TongaThe aid is from a trust set up for the purpose of disaster relief in the Pacific.21 Jan 12:39 AM
New ZealandMillion-dollar man: New Ports of Auckland CEO's pay believed to top seven figuresRoger Gray is reportedly earning 50 per cent more than former port boss Tony Gibson.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: A trip to Auckland exposes Wellington's tired streetsWellington isn't making enough progress to prioritise people over cars on city streets.18 Jan 04:00 PM
TourismAucklanders redeem 3000+ vouchers for discounted activitiesThose who got some of the 3000+ vouchers have until January 29 to redeem them.18 Jan 04:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Goff: Some vote against every revenue measure Auckland needsOPINION: Mayor responds to criticism of Auckland Council rates and debt.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGreg Sayers: Troubling trends at Auckland CouncilOPINION: Councillor blows whistle on rising costs at New Zealand's largest council.13 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBig Brother is watching: The rise and rise of CCTV in New ZealandEstimates of 200,000 to 400,000 CCTV cameras now in NZ.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandManic street preachers: Soapbox saviours trigger record noise complaintsBusinesses and residents at wits' end amid noisy after-hours sermons.13 Jan 04:00 PM
TourismThousands set to miss out as Aucklanders leap at Govt's 100,000 vouchersKayaking, adventure, pools, Snowplanet, bungy jumps, skydiving, wine tours are available.12 Jan 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParking wardens assaulted with scooters, told 'I hope you die'Some regions experience significant increase in attacks.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Spectacular': New route through urban forest tipped as tourist drawcardThe cycleway will be a real buzz for Auckland and attract tourists, says Barb Cuthbert.09 Jan 04:34 PM
New ZealandNorth Shore tree stoush: No choice but to remove trees, board deputy chair saysThousands of volunteer-planted trees got the chop to preserve harbour views.08 Jan 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBack on track: More of Waitākere Ranges reopens this summerCanine wonders get to the root of killer disease.26 Dec 04:00 PM
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