Auckland
Fuel taxes 'will hurt Auckland economy' - trucker
An Auckland trucking operator says the government doesn't understand the industry and a fuel tax will hurt the city's economy. The government has confirmed a new tax of 3.5 cents a litre for the whole… Audio
Auckland fuel tax has no exemption for off-road vehicles
Aucklanders will be paying an extra 11.5 cents a litre to fuel up from Sunday. A law giving Auckland Council the power to impose the regional tax passed through its final stages at Parliament last… Audio
Early voting in Northcote reaches new high
Final results from the Northcote by-election are in and one clear voting trend has emerged, more and more people are voting early.
Denise Lee urges law change for council information access
National MP and former Auckland councillor Denise Lee wants a law change to give councillors better access to council information. Auckland councillors Cathy Casey and Efeso Collins have complained to… Audio
Engineer's call to prop up hall goes nowhere fast
Engineers called in by the Auckland Council have recommended the "immediate" strengthening of a dangerous church hall in Mt Eden.
$28b for Auckland's transport future - analysis
The government's $28 billion transport plan for Auckland is being described as transformational, lacking in ambition, and a copy of the previous government's plans. The ten-year Auckland Transport… Audio
Insight: Digging deeper - Will residents pay up to fix Auckland?
After years of being lured by the promise of low rates, Aucklanders are now being asked to fork out to finally fix the city's long-running and escalating problems. Todd Niall asks if residents are… Video, Audio
The night the lights went out in Auckland
Auckland, 1998. After a long, hot summer, the lights suddenly go out in the city. Audio
REVIEW: Anoushka Shankar live at Auckland Arts Festival
Anoushka Shankar took the audience on a powerful three-part journey through her latest album ‘Land Of Gold’ during her show at Auckland Arts Festival last night, and earned a standing ovation for her…
Further delay on Auckland America's Cup plans expected
There could be a further delay to decisions on how to build an America's Cup village in Auckland, increasing fears that a key milestone will be missed. The government's key minister David Parker will… Audio
Auckland train worker strike ends
Auckland commuters can breathe a sigh of relief, with peak time train services expected to return to normal tomorrow after a week of strikes. Audio
Labour Māori MPs promise Māori charter schools to stay open
Labour's Māori MPs including associate education minister Kelvin Davis have given their word that Māori charter schools will not be shut down. But if they stay open, it will by changing their status… Audio
Working group formed to tackle Auckland housing crisis
An Auckland housing crisis working group has been formed to find a solution to the city's massive shortage, following five years of working in silos.
Henry returns to Auckland coaching set-up
World Cup winning former All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry is returning to his roots.
Del Potro to meet Bautista Agut in final
Juan Martin del Potro overcame a stubborn challenge from David Ferrer to advance to a title showdown against Roberto Bautista Agut in the ASB Classic men's tennis tournament in Auckland.
Aucklanders' confidence in council rises slightly
Only 20 percent of Aucklanders have confidence and trust in their council, although this is up slightly on a year ago.
Phil Goff responds to report criticising council handling of Māori issues
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff responds to a report criticising the council's treatment of Māori issues. Audio
America's Cup deal may not be signed before Christmas
America's Cup deal clinching Auckland as host may not be signed before Christmas.
Council to vote on park closure in kauri dieback fight
Auckland Council will vote next week on whether to close the Waitakere Ranges to save threatened kauri trees.
Team NZ steps back from preferred village option
Emirates Team New Zealand has reluctantly accepted Auckland Council's option for the 2021 America's Cup, but wants more super-yacht berths.
