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 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
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
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
BusinessCrafars appeal dirty dairying convictionsThe High Court has reserved judgment on an appeal by the Crafar dairy farming family against convictions and sentence for dirty dairying.30 Jul 10:02 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 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
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
