New ZealandLiveable city dream step closerAuckland Council's highlights of the past year include a $1.3 billion spend on improving community facilities.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandLiving wage gets a big tickAuckland mayor Len Brown has finally endorsed a "living wage" for council workers - two weeks after his chief rival unexpectedly appeared to support the idea.30 Sep 04:30 PM
BusinessHousing shortage will worsenAuckland's housing supply shortage will continue because the new Unitary Plan has not gone far enough, one expert says.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandTricky tickets: Capital's parking reviewWellington City Council is reviewing its parking ticketing systems after claims it's 'double-dipping' in order to make more money.29 Sep 09:32 PM
New ZealandHow MPs got into first homesHousing Minister Nick Smith and Auckland mayor Len Brown were in their own homes before they left university. We asked them how they did it.29 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandBringing it all back homeOn the eastern edge of the Travis Wetland, a nature reserve in Christchurch's urban northeast, Lianne Dalziel, high-end camera in hand, is stalking a potter of pukeko.28 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandMayors given extra powersMayors throughout the country will become more powerful under new law changes set to come into action after October's local elections.27 Sep 01:35 AM
New ZealandHealth reps to focus on smokingThe 21 winners of Auckland's health board elections will be required to induce GPs to check more patients' hearts and offer more help to quit smoking.26 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCandidates furious over booklet errorSome high profile candidates in Auckland's local body elections are angry their profiles were left out of a booklet that goes out with voting papers.25 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhau - Single ward with two identitiesFour years since the creation of Whau - carved from areas previously managed by two different councils - residents still struggle to identify themselves as one ward.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHowick - Ward of wealth and diversityAs local body voting papers go out, the <i>Herald</i> examines the Super City's wards, analysing the big issues.23 Sep 09:59 PM
New ZealandAuckland faces 2.5pc rates riseMayor Len Brown is promising a rates rise of 2.5 per cent next year with inflation at 0.7 per cent - its lowest level in 14 years.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City elections 2013: Alternatives hoping to clip ticketWith the voters of Orakei having a bye for the ward seat on Auckland Council the focus shifts to the Local Board.22 Sep 11:23 PM
New ZealandCops calling 'time' over CBD drinkersA group of the country's most senior police officers have attacked plans to allow city bars to stay open three hours later than pubs in the suburbs.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanTime's up for 'temporary' CloudBrian Rudman fears the Joyce Team will conjure up some role for The Cloud in a future America's Cup regatta, dragging its "temporary" status out for years.22 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul LittleUgly mugs spoil billboard effortThe images of themselves that people have chosen in an attempt to earn our support on billboards are unrelievedly unflattering, says Paul Little.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHome-loss fears fuel race in Maungakiekie-TamakiSpiralling rates and views blocked by high-rise developments may seem like First World problems to the poorest residents of Maungakiekie-Tamaki.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCandidates changing names to top listWhat's in a name? Plenty, when you're at the bottom of an alphabetically ordered ballot form. And that's why some local body candidates are changing their names.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHeated battle for coveted 'capital'The gloves are off in the Waitemata and Gulf ward to claim the prize of what the incumbent Mike Lee calls the capital of Auckland.17 Sep 05:30 PM
