New ZealandAuckland slowly getting greenerAuckland is gradually weaning itself off car dependency, with a slight increase in commuters opting for public transport.26 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand<i>The Spencer family:</i> How the other half livesA combination of vast wealth and tightly-guarded privacy - the features of New Zealand's wealthiest 'old money' family.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New Zealand<i>The Spencer family:</i> One rule for the rich?One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandChums battle to save paradiseHundreds have mobilised in a last-ditch protest to save a pristine, world-renowned Coromandel beach from development.13 Aug 05:30 PM
Freight and logistics<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Transit system better than rail, says engineerPersonal transit pods could whisk travellers to and from Auckland airport, argues designer.08 Aug 09:30 PM
New ZealandARC boss attacks bus lane 'gouging'The head of Auckland's regional council has joined the chorus of criticism of bus lanes, accusing the Auckland City Council of "revenue gouging".08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Election is perfect time to test politicians' commitment to volcanoes05 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionCourt rejects Omaha developmentA scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.04 Aug 04:00 PM
WorldOur mother was the best, say daughters of baby killerThe two surviving daughters of multiple-infant killer Dominique Cottrez describe her as a doting mother who selflessly devoted herself to her family.31 Jul 02:34 AM
WorldVillage shocked by baby deathsVeronique Courjault was convicted last year of murdering three of her newborn children. Her husband discovered two of the corpses in a freezer.30 Jul 07:41 PM
BusinessFamily's loss is Waiheke's gain - ARCThe Spencer family's defeat on Waiheke Island is being called a victory for landscape preservation.27 Jul 04:00 PM
ConstructionIsland millionaires lose fight to buildThe publicity-shy Spencer family have been banned from building two sleek new architect-designed houses on their Waiheke Island estate.23 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor claims $1500-a-month mileageRatepayers face forking out $1500 a month to some councillors under the new Auckland regional authority - just to drive to meetings.21 Jul 11:10 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Better keep McCully off finest Afghani dak after Shed 10 performance18 Jul 04:00 PM
