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
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
New ZealandSuperCity hopefuls come up shortSupermayor hopefuls have revealed basic gaps in their knowledge of the Auckland region, including everyday concerns such as parking and bus fares.03 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayoress battling cancerShan Inglis, the lawyer wife of Auckland mayoral candidate Len Brown, has throat cancer and needs urgent treatment.02 Jul 04:00 PM