PoliticsAuckland mayoral race: Wayne Brown rejects claims he may quit earlyRival Kerrin Leoni says voters doubt Brown’s commitment to the job.01 Oct 02:46 AM
New Zealand‘We know nothing’: Wayne Brown claims the Govt is working on Auckland tunnel plans in secretThe NZ Transport Agency has kept his council in the dark, the mayor claims. 28 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGrumpy outsider no more? Wayne Brown sits down for first in-depth interview of electionSimon Wilson talks transport, housing, floods and the city's future with Auckland Mayor.27 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandGrumpy no more? : The whole interviewAuckland mayor Wayne Brown talks to Simon Wilson.Watch27 Sep 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson's Love this City: Out and about on the election campaign trail this weekOPINION: Campaign quotes of the week, how they voted on zoning and more. 26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandA tale of two Theos: Auckland Council votes for 'better' housing density planThe showdown vote followed a marathon hearing on intensification across Auckland.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'What the city needs': Council votes to notify housing plan change after showdown The showdown vote came after a marathon council hearing with some fiery exchanges.24 Sep 05:27 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The parable of ‘Chrissie’s little train set’ OPINION: Why are leafy suburbs like Mt Eden opposed to density even when it's done well?23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumMood of the Boardroom'It's broken': Business leaders call for overhaul of local governmentMany business leaders are frustrated by a system that actively resists growth23 Sep 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness'Ngāti Ockham': Iwi-Pākehā collab brings 720 new city homesBy working together, an iwi collective and a Pākehā developer are yielding big results.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Love this City: Density, sewage, term limits and quotes of the week Opinion: Why Brown says greenfields growth is bad for Auckland’s future.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMarutūāhu-Ockham sells 24 of 65 new Toi units in Pt Chevalier'I take my hat off to the work you guys do' - Mayor Wayne Brown praises Toi developers.18 Sep 06:24 AM
AucklandBishop confirms 18-month timeline for Akl housing plans, expert hearings panel New rules would restrict housing in areas at risk of flooding or erosion.16 Sep 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson Love this City: Election news and Brown's latest 'drongo'OPINION: "Brain tests", who wants what Wayne wants, Kerrin Leoni on housing, and more.12 Sep 05:00 PM
AucklandConfidential council document details mayor's office drinks during 2023 floodsPhil Wilson twice found staff having drinks in the mayoral office that night.11 Sep 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Why do people think Joni Mitchell wanted housing sprawl? OPINION: Misleading information from people who should know better in our density debate. 09 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonTen things to know about Auckland Transport before council takes the wheelOPINION: Inside the latest news about council and other goings-on in Auckland.05 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonIt drives me crazy: Five questions that Auckland’s new transport setup doesn’t answerOpinion: Local decision-making good, Government over-reach bad: the new transport plan.05 Sep 04:45 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Maurice Williamson, Greta Thunberg and the battle for Howick OPINION: The veteran politician knows how to warm up an audience, but can he do maths?02 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne Gibson'Miscommunication' in update on 56-level Seascape apartment tower: Property InsiderAs a new builder is set to sign the contract to complete, the developer clarifies facts.01 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wilson'Complete rubbish': Mayor blasts councillor's comments on Auckland housing plan 'Planning by firing squad' and 'a gun to the head of the city' are a sample of reactions.29 Aug 02:41 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
AucklandRural rates revolt: Anger mounts over 'staggering' increases A Facebook page against the hikes has attracted nearly 1000 members.19 Aug 05:00 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
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
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
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council meeting attendance: Who showed up, who didn't and who bailed earlySee the attendance records for every Auckland councillor over the last three years.14 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: Enough with the hand-wringing, here's how to help Auckland prosperOPINION: Fresh thinking, a spot of courage and a good plan - what else does Auckland need?12 Aug 05:00 PM
AucklandWayne Brown urges Govt to reconsider bed levy amid 'grim' Akl economy dataAuckland's unemployment rate has hit 6.1% and is the highest in New Zealand.12 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumRetailDragonboat Restaurant goes into liquidation owing $1.4mAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown used the location for a March promotional video.11 Aug 06:00 AM
Infrastructure report'A great example': How asset recycling transformed AucklandGetting better at communication is a crucial part of successful asset recycling04 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisSimon WilsonVote for me, vote for my ticket: Wayne Brown's big election playAnalysis: Wayne Brown doesn't want just to win, he wants a council he can control. 03 Aug 05:00 PM
AnalysisBernard Orsman'Exceptionally good': Wayne Brown's team targets council seatsANALYSIS: Twelve candidates are running for the mayoralty, down from 23 in 2022.01 Aug 06:00 PM
