Plan to merge land north of Waiwera with Kaipara stuns local leaders.

The Herald criticises the decision not to have Maori seats on the Super City council.

The Government doesn't believe two Maori seats on the Super City council will give Maori an effective voice. But John Key says other means of Maori representation are being considered.

The Cabinet is expected to reject Maori seats on the Auckland Super City council today.

A 2-year-old girl became ill five minutes after drinking seawater at Narrow Neck Beach.

Everyone from schoolchildren to world-acclaimed architects can submit ideas.

An organisation devoted to promoting peace is at war with itself over allegations of financial mismanagement, inadequate structure and a lack of financial transparency.

Authorities have taken samples from the dog to find out if it is a victim of the toxin found in puffer fish that killed at least one dog on Narrow Neck Beach.

Act leader tells Prime Minister he will resign as Local Government Minister if National agrees to Maori representation on the Auckland Super City council.

Barbecuing a family pet is not so very different to roasting a lamb or chook raised at home.