New ZealandRWC: Bridge connects the waterfrontAucklanders will get an early taste of a $120 million waterfront development on Wednesday when a new bridge linking the Viaduct Harbour to Wynyard Quarter opens.31 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandFast food turns Golden Mile into Queen sized StQueen St is turning into a strip of fast-food outlets, despite the best efforts of city planners.17 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandThe resilient house"It is not enough to design purely for life safety," says Auckland architect Barry Copeland.21 Mar 03:05 AM
ConstructionChristchurch earthquake: From tragedy, a chance to start afreshOut of the rubble of one of NZ's greatest tragedies could come one of the world's most celebrated cities if we get Christchurch's rebuild right.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice name six more quake victimsThe names of six more people who police have confirmed died in the February 22 Christchurch earthquake have been released.05 Mar 04:51 AM
New ZealandBrownlee takes hard line on damaged heritage buildingsEarthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says if he had his way, most of Christchurch's heritage buildings would be bowled tomorrow.05 Mar 01:14 AM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Making Queen St a pedestrian mall won't fix tired old hick town lookWe need better shop verandas and input from property moguls and their tenants.13 Feb 08:30 PM
New ZealandQueen St car ban touted by CouncilNZ's premier retail street could be blocked to vehicles and turned into a mall in a move reminiscent of New York's reclaiming Broadway for pedestrians. 30 Jan 04:30 PM