New ZealandFamous names join fight to restore historic theatreEnglish theatre luminaries Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Judi Dench are on a heavyweight list of artists and historians calling for the reopening of Auckland's St James Theatre.20 Apr 04:00 PM
ConstructionBig plans for Sylvia ParkA $1 billion plan could almost quadruple the size of Mt Wellington's Sylvia Park and make it a new town hub.13 Apr 04:00 PM
ConstructionVulture fund plan withdrawnA vulture fund offer which sought up to $50 million from the public to buy bargain-basement office blocks has been withdrawn.13 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLodge found in breach of resource consentThe Ombudsman Office has ruled that retaining-wall piles for a luxury lodge at Pakiri Beach are on land reserved for planting bush.09 Apr 04:00 PM
ConstructionTide turns on developments at Coopers BeachA seaside development at Coopers Beach in the Far North is the latest coastal property victim of the downturn.08 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil charged $100,000 for blocking Waiheke airfield revampThe Auckland Regional Council has been ordered to pay almost $100,000 to a developer.06 Apr 04:00 PM
Personal FinanceBlaming the victims - full turn on the leaky homes crisisJohn Gray, President of HOBANZ - The Home Owners and Buyers Association of NZ, responds to a recent Bernard Hickey column which suggested the Government should not spend billions bailing out leaky home owners.06 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandHome handyman killed in holiday accidentAuthorities are urging home handymen to call in experts, rather than attempting DIY work, after yesterday's death of a man, 42, working under his house.05 Apr 04:00 PM