Stories by Todd Niall

As America's Cup racing is postponed, officials rejected criticism that yesterday's racing should have been called off due to high winds that damaged three boats.

First Person - That's the day done for Team NZ, thought Todd Niall. And that was before the capsize.

Team NZ's boat sustained "quite a bit" of damage in this morning's capsize, helmsman Peter Burling says. Video

Team New Zealand may have lost their biggest advantage today over their America's Cup semi-final opponent BAR.

Team New Zealand refocusses on Monday on the semi-final stage of the America's Cup challenger series in Bermuda, after missing the chance of a bonus point for the Cup finals.

Sunday morning's duel between Team New Zealand and the defender Oracle TeamUSA could become the first race of the America's Cup Final.

First Person - The America's Cup has taken over the small island nation of Bermuda, but as Todd Niall finds, it's the English Premier League the locals are talking about.

The America's Cup sets off on its 35th regatta on Sunday morning (NZ time), and in key aspects is unlike any preceding contest for international sport's oldest trophy. Video

A rule change in the America's Cup has reduced the risk of a team being eliminated if major repairs are needed.

First Person - It wouldn't be the America's Cup without psychological warfare, and the first shot has been fired at Team New Zealand, writes Todd Niall.

First Person - The America's Cup is gaining its host country global attention, but the locals have shown on their national holiday that other things are more important to them.

Team New Zealand has wrapped up its practice racing ahead of Saturday morning's first race in the America's Cup regatta in Bermuda.

Analysis - Auckland mayor Phil Goff's big economic plans have had speed wobbles from day one and ahead of his first budget it's still not certain if they will steady, writes Todd Niall.

The $680,000 salary paid to Auckland Transport's chief executive could be in line for a haircut.

Plans to turn a downtown Auckland street into a park look likely to trump the possibility of it becoming a high-frequency bus route.

Technical glitches delaying the country's biggest roading project are fixed, but no date has yet been set for the opening of Auckland's Waterview Tunnels.

The legality of a proposed doubling of rates on central Auckland hotels is being questioned by a former regional council chief.

Auckland mayor Phil Goff has toned down plans for an additional rate on the city's tourism accommodation.

Auckland's mayor Phil Goff approaches his six-month mark in office saying he believes his two big budget ideas will eventually come through, despite opposition.

An independent plan for what's being touted as a better public transport network for Auckland has been unveiled.

New figures show Auckland is building fewer than half of the new homes it needs to meet demand.

Emirates Team New Zealand is on its way to Bermuda with a boat that has more in common with an aircraft than a regular racing yacht.

A controversial 75m walkway off the end of Auckland's Queens Wharf now appears unlikely.

Auckland Council and a large property developer begin confidential arbitration today over millions of dollars of costs in a west Auckland commercial development.

The council has launched a three-year review of services including water, marketing and communications, overseas promotion and rubbish collection.