OpinionPaul Callow: Quenching our thirst for waterDeveloping greater access to irrigation is critical to our economic prosperity and the private sector will likely play a big part.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandQuake city demolition too slow, expert warnsDisaster expert suggests speeding up demolition to hasten recovery with rolling teams working every day29 Jul 09:47 PM
New Zealand'Knackered' AMI Stadium may be next quake casualtyAMI Stadium may be the next high-profile casualty of the Christchurch earthquakes.29 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandQuake city's credit rating dropsChristchurch City Council's holding company has had its credit rating downgraded. Standard and Poor's has dropped the rating from AA+ to...28 Jul 09:14 PM
New ZealandKey will 'gong' $5m quake donorWealthy American philanthropist Julian Robertson has given $5 million towards the Christchurch earthquake relief fund.21 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe climate dissenter holds his groundDespite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.15 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandWinter blast set to continue todayDon't expect a let up in the cold winds and heavy snow blasting the country, warns the Metservice. Much colder air was expected to move onto southern New Zealand this afternoon...12 Jul 11:40 PM
New ZealandWild weather out there? Your commentsMetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Auckland and Northland tonight. 11 Jul 06:00 AM
EmploymentBuilding bridges across the gender pay gapAn Italian study backs up Alasdair Thompson's claim that women take more sick leave due to their periods, but experts say the reasons behind gender-related pay inequality go much deeper.01 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Courage beyond the volcanoFour times in the past week, I have put my life in the hands of Air New Zealand's decision to fly under an ash cloud.01 Jul 05:30 PM