The Latest Breaking News from Auckland

Are unkempt city streets a harbinger of things to come as Auckland Council looks to defund a wide-ranging ecosystem of services? Matthew Scott investigates how things will change on the ground.

The Southern Auckland Economic Masterplan lacks ambition, insight and creativity and, given its scale, it desperately needs those defining attributes, says Rod Oram

Just when Aucklanders thought they'd digested an unpalatable mix of financial measures to fix a big budget deficit, things could get tougher still.

Traffic gridlock in Auckland is an endless source of frustration for commuters and costs the city billions of dollars in lost productivity. So how did we become so reliant on cars? And is there a way out? 

The NZ Transport Agency has quietly hiked  the value it places on a human life to $12.5 million, in a far-reaching decision that resets how much government will pay for road and rail infrastructure, and much more. Jonathan Milne reports.

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Canterbury edge past St George-Illawarra 18-16 in Wollongong, while the Sydney Roosters complete the job across the Tasman with a 14-0 defeat of the Warriors.

An allegation of voting fraud in Otāhuhu during Auckland's local body election leads to a demand the mayor front up with evidence.

An email sent to Auckland residents in error discloses plans to put a retractable roof and build new stands at Eden Park.

Auckland councillors are voting on long-term funding for a controversial $2.9 billion infrastructure plan for Drury.

Auckland Transport’s decision not to remove kerbside parking signals it will continue to prioritise cars, says Timothy Welch