New ZealandAndrew Williams: I want to be Super MayorNorth Shore Mayor Andrew Williams is promising to inject his own colourful style of politics into the contest.09 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM not interested in 'throwing stones' over party centralAs MPs and the Auckland Regional Couincil butt heads over plans for "party central" on the city's Queens Wharf, John Key says he wants constructive discussions.09 Jul 02:12 AM
New ZealandSaved - oldest cinema to reopen with whiz-bang gearThe fate of the Victoria Theatre in Devonport, which has more recently been a barren practice-room for local bands, is finally secured.08 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: About-turn on 'people's wharf' takes Cup hysteria from debate08 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandParty central focus shifts to ViaductThe $32m Viaduct Events Centre under construction is being put forward as an alternative "party central" for the RWC.08 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully vents over 'embarrassing' party central debacleRugby World Cup Minister Murray McCully has vented his frustration at the ARC's U-turn over the development of Queens Wharf.08 Jul 06:12 AM
New Zealand'Party Central' may need to move - KeyThe Prime Minister says he cannot see how the council could afford to restore a 98-year-old cargo shed.08 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandAuckland platform woes can be fixed - ARTAA rail platform which won't be long enough for new three-car units to be used from 2013 can be extended in the future.08 Jul 12:44 AM
AirlinesAuckland Airport buys up quarter of Queenstown AirportAuckland International Airport is now the owner of 24.9pc of Queenstown Airport, in a $27.7m deal with Queenstown Lakes District Council.07 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandARC boss furious new rail platform too short for trainsAuckland rail officials have been accused of "incompetence on a grand scale" for building a platform too short for the trains it will serve.07 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandSun sets on rugby party centralJohn Key's dream of turning Queens Wharf into "party central" for the Rugby World Cup is in tatters following a political impasse between the Govt and the ARC.07 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Now it's two party zones? What a wasteIt's time John Key put the dummy back in Murray McCully's mouth and sent him to the Chris Carter home for over-stressed politicians.07 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandARC votes to keep Queens Wharf shed for 'party central'The ARC, co-owner of Queens Wharf, has voted to keep one of the wharf sheds as a Rugby World Cup "party central" venue, alongside the Govt's temporary Cup structure dubbed the "slug".07 Jul 03:50 AM
New ZealandEast Coast takes a battering from stormHeavy rains in the Gisborne area have closed roads and some flood waters have been contaminated by sewage.06 Jul 10:17 PM
New ZealandLocal boards will be under-resourced, say alarmed leadersOver 200,000 people in Howick and Manurewa will have just eight staff between them for local matters under the Super City plan.05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral pair play name gamesHe's dealt with plenty of sticks and stones in his long political career, but Jim Anderton may yet find that names will hurt him.05 Jul 04:00 PM
