John Darby talks new projects

2 Dec, 2013 09:59 PM

John Darby, a multimillionaire developer from Lake Hayes near Queenstown, talks about Te Arai, a beach 110km north of Auckland, and New Chums, a Coromandel beach, where he has interests. He is of Darby Partners and develops luxury housing, often with golf courses.

MetService National weather 4-5 July

MetService National weather 4-5 July

MetService National weather 4-5 July. Video / MetService

NZ International Film Festival 2025 Trailer

NZ International Film Festival 2025 Trailer

NZ International Film Festival begins on July 31.

Farmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractor

Farmer's harrowing hours crushed beneath tractor

Peter was trapped under a tractor for hours on his Mangakino farm. Video / Philips Search and Rescue Trust

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds a press conference at Hato Hone St John, in Mt Wellington

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon holds a press conference at Hato Hone St John, in Mt Wellington

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hold a press conference at Hato Hone St John, in Mt Wellington. Video \ Jason Dorday

Tourist killed by elephant, prominent Kiwis oppose regulatory standards bill | NZ Herald News Update

Tourist killed by elephant, prominent Kiwis oppose regulatory standards bill | NZ Herald News Update

A Kiwi tourist was killed by charging elephant in Zambia, and a group of prominent New Zealanders have written an open letter opposing David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill.

Whatatutu Mangatū community petition to address impacts of logging-truck traffic

Whatatutu Mangatū community petition to address impacts of logging-truck traffic

Noise disturbance from 1.30am is just one of the key concerns expressed in the Whatatutu Mangatū petition.

Nelson Tasman floods, blackout: Civil Defence Minister provides an update

Nelson Tasman floods, blackout: Civil Defence Minister provides an update

Civil Defence Minister, Mark Mitchell provides an update on the Nelson Tasman floods.

Herald NOW's panel address the colonial monument debate and public transport safety

Herald NOW's panel address the colonial monument debate and public transport safety

Herald NOW's panel with Matt Ball, PR & Advocacy Manager, NZ Fed. Property Investors and Dr Sapna Samant, GP and Filmmaker.

All Blacks: A pre-game chat with the assistant coach

All Blacks: A pre-game chat with the assistant coach

As things heat up in Dunedin for the All Blacks game, assistant coach Tamati Ellison talks all things pre-game.

Herald NOW Weather: July 4, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 4, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: July 4, 2025.

NZ Herald News Update: July 4, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 4, 2025

NZ Herald News Update: July 4, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 4, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 4, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: July 4, 2025.

Iconic Cardrona Hotel up for sale

Iconic Cardrona Hotel up for sale

One of New Zealand’s most iconic buildings – the Cardrona Hotel – is on the market for the first time in more than a decade. Ryan Bridge speaks to co-owner Kade Thornton.

Watch: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson debate the week's biggest political issues

Watch: Paul Goldsmith and Willie Jackson debate the week's biggest political issues

National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour MP Willie Jackson on Herald NOW's political panel talking supermarket reform and the Government's week of law and order announcements.

Former All Black John Afoa previews the first test

Former All Black John Afoa previews the first test

Former All Blacks prop John Afoa on the first test between the All Blacks and France in Dunedin. He tells Ryan Bridge what he makes of the changes to the squad.

Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather

Everything you need to know about the weekend's weather

MetService Head of News, Heather Keats after the week's major weather events and what you need to know about the weekend's weather.

What should you do if network goes down in an emergency?

What should you do if network goes down in an emergency?

Telecommunications Forum CEO Paul Brislen explains what you should do if the network goes down in an emergency after outage in flood-hit Tasman District.

New Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia

New Zealand tourist killed by charging elephant in Zambia

A New Zealander is one of two women killed by a charging elephant while on a walking safari in Zambia

Gisborne Mayor after heavy rain hits the region

Gisborne Mayor after heavy rain hits the region

Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz speaks to Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW following a bout of heavy rain across the region

$1 million Ferrari hits man's prized Honda Civic

$1 million Ferrari hits man's prized Honda Civic

Aldrin Mariano's 1995 Honda Civic EG8 was destroyed while parked in Newmarket in Auckland. Video / Wheel Hub NZ

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Nelson Final

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Nelson Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Bay of Plenty Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Central Otago Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Central Otago Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Waikato Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Waikato Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Southland Final

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Southland Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Hawke's Bay Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Hawke's Bay Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Smokefreerockquest Southland Regional Final

Smokefreerockquest Southland Regional Final

More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture

Frank Film: Stories from the South, Episode 8: High on Culture

Riccarton High: the centre of a changing Christchurch. Video / Frank Film

Drivers battle surface flooding in Ōkato, Taranaki

Drivers battle surface flooding in Ōkato, Taranaki

Heavy rain has produced surface flooding in the Taranaki town of Ōkato.

Rotorua is 'back to basics' with new police beat

Rotorua is 'back to basics' with new police beat

Police Minister Mark Mitchell was in Rotorua to announce the initiative. Video / Annabel Reid

Inside the new Karanga-a-Hape Station, City Rail Link

Inside the new Karanga-a-Hape Station, City Rail Link

The art and architecture of the new Karanga-a-Hape Station station. Video \ Jay Farnworth, Auckland Council.

All Blacks spring selection surprises

All Blacks spring selection surprises

Liam Napier and Elliott Smith discuss the All Blacks surprise selections for the first test against France in Dunedin. Video \ NZME

Extreme weather for Upper South Island, and Diddy avoids major charges | NZ Herald News Update

Extreme weather for Upper South Island, and Diddy avoids major charges | NZ Herald News Update

More heavy downpours are coming for the Upper South Island, and Sean 'Diddy' Combs is convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, avoiding other charges.

NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

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NZ Herald Live: Christopher Luxon speaks to media

Christopher Luxon speaks to the media

Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington

Bluebridge’s new Cook Strait ferry Livia arrives in Wellington

Bluebridge’s new ferry the Livia received a “tug spray welcome” as it sailed into the capital this morning. Video / Mark Mitchell

Solar bat monitors cut carbon emissions and uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

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Solar bat monitors cut carbon emissions and uncover secrets of Auckland’s night sky

They don’t screech or suck blood. But they do sing. Tiny and elusive, New Zealand’s long-tailed bat is the country’s only native land mammal, and it’s critically endangered.

Update: NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

Update: NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

Takutai Tarsh Kemp questions changes to Whānau Ora

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Takutai Tarsh Kemp questions changes to Whānau Ora

In one of her last appearances at Parliament, Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp tells minister Tama Potaka his changes to Whānau Ora "don't make sense." Video / Parliament TV

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July

NZ Herald Severe Weather Update 3rd July.

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