OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Auckland, why hate public toilets?Auckland Council's bean counters are trying to make a buck out of public lavatories.02 Jul 09:25 PM
OpinionSix ways Super City can pick up the paceBarney Irvine urges the Government and Auckland Council to strive for an accord on transport when they meet tomorrow.02 Jul 02:26 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Has Auckland cooked its goose?John Key, Bill English, Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges all know Len Brown is a lame duck mayor, writes Fran O'Sullivan.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandParty time for Auckland councilLen Brown defends the function as a thank you to staff, but critics say a 10 per cent rates hike is nothing to celebrate.26 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Park pipe rebuff - what would Father say?I'm a little nervous about supporting Watercare's desire to bury a large watermain along the outer fringes of Cornwall Park.25 Jun 09:13 PM
OpinionCharles Levin: No safe harbour for council in stormThe Super City's hands are tied when it comes to the law and telling the port what to do, writes Charles Levin.25 Jun 03:00 AM
OpinionPort should cut its losses on extensionsEditorial: Now that the project has been stopped the company should cut its losses and think again. It has reclaimed enough of the harbour.24 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Spineless city politicians need to sit up and governIn a democracy, if the executive can't get a majority to support its plans, the accepted course is for the rulers to go away and prepare a budget the majority will support, writes Brian Rudman.23 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandMayoral home sells under asking priceAuckland Mayor Len Brown and his wife Shan Inglis sold their big South Auckland house for $1.68 million - less than the asking price of $1.75 million.17 Jun 01:02 AM
New ZealandHeritage rules needed: lobby groupAuckland will not solve the city's affordable housing crisis by loosening heritage rules, says the heritage lobby.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMega IT setup snubbed for fast cheapieAn old computer cobbled together for $2.2 million is taking business off a new council computer costing hundreds of millions of dollars to build from scratch.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBloomberg eyes up AucklandOne of the world's richest men is eyeing a role in the redevelopment of Auckland, says mayor Len Brown.13 Jun 09:55 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyAuckland needs to grow upAuckland needs to grow "up" and it needs political leadership to convince those on the isthmus to embrace that growth, writes Bernard Hickey.13 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen Elizabeth Square: Where to from here?The very public matter of a new public space to replace the privatised Queen Elizabeth Square came up at a public meeting yesterday - and referred to a secret workshop.12 Jun 12:39 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Could this be a new home for Real Groovy?Who better to breathe new life into the abandoned Civic Administration Building than mega music store Real Groovy Records, asks Brian Rudman.11 Jun 09:37 PM
BusinessFeeley has 'total integrity' - Nick SmithQueenstown Lakes District Council boss Adam Feeley has "total integrity", Minister of Building and Housing Nick Smith says.10 Jun 10:50 PM
New ZealandCouncil makes 'mockery' of DiwaliAuckland Council has upset the city's Hindu community by trying to hold the Auckland Diwali celebrations a month before the actual religious festival.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDairy firm shows way - BrewerAuckland Council should follow the lead of Fonterra, which is laying off hundreds of staff in response to low dairy prices, says Orakei councillor Cameron Brewer.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital rejects super city planA super city proposal for Wellington scrapped in favour of less rigorous change is being lamented as a lost opportunity.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Super city' plans rejectedWellington and Northland will not be reorganised into "super cities" but Hawkes Bay will follow in Auckland's footsteps.09 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandHow NZ will cope in an emergencyA revised plan for the country to cope in an emergency has been approved by the Government.05 Jun 12:20 AM
New ZealandFast verdict expected in wharf challengeAucklanders should learn the outcome of a legal challenge to the controversial wharf extensions at Ports of Auckland in the next two weeks.03 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionKim Goldwater: Port history littered with blundersThe port company has a history of making development decision blunders, writes Kim Goldwater. These have been brought about by an ad hoc approach to the planning of port expansion.01 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff call for results focusThe Super City is bogged down with meetings, talkfests not requiring a decision and too little constituency time, councillors say.01 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Transparency in spending can go furtherThe Auckland Council deserves kudos for starting to publish details about the spending of ratepayer money.31 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStadium hope for WarriorsThe Warriors and their fans are being offered a lifeline to stay at Mt Smart Stadium.31 May 05:00 PM
BusinessFormer SFO boss facing housing inquiryFormer SFO boss Adam Feeley is facing an Auditor-General probe into how his family's land has been managed.28 May 11:09 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Auckland needs support, not empty gesturesNow I'm totally confused. John Key has nominated Auckland for the Lee Kuan Yew World City prize, named in honour of the leader who nanny-stated Singapore.28 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandSuperCity agrees to pay $23.8m billAuckland ratepayers are coughing up $23.8 million in the region's biggest leaky building case.28 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAucklanders pay 'too little' for finesAuckland Transport believes parking fines are no longer effective and calls for an increase to deter offenders.27 May 08:01 PM
