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<i>The Spencer family:</i> How the other half lives
A combination of vast wealth and tightly-guarded privacy - the features of New Zealand's wealthiest 'old money' family.
Chums battle to save paradise
Hundreds have mobilised in a last-ditch protest to save a pristine, world-renowned Coromandel beach from development.
<i>The Spencer family:</i> One rule for the rich?
One of New Zealand's wealthiest families is on the verge of signing a special deal with North Shore City Council.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Transit system better than rail, says engineer
Personal transit pods could whisk travellers to and from Auckland airport, argues designer.
ARC boss attacks bus lane 'gouging'
The head of Auckland's regional council has joined the chorus of criticism of bus lanes, accusing the Auckland City Council of "revenue gouging".
Court rejects Omaha development
A scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.
Our mother was the best, say daughters of baby killer
The two surviving daughters of multiple-infant killer Dominique Cottrez describe her as a doting mother who selflessly devoted herself to her family.
Village shocked by baby deaths
Veronique Courjault was convicted last year of murdering three of her newborn children. Her husband discovered two of the corpses in a freezer.
Family's loss is Waiheke's gain - ARC
The Spencer family's defeat on Waiheke Island is being called a victory for landscape preservation.
Island millionaires lose fight to build
The publicity-shy Spencer family have been banned from building two sleek new architect-designed houses on their Waiheke Island estate.
Councillor claims $1500-a-month mileage
Ratepayers face forking out $1500 a month to some councillors under the new Auckland regional authority - just to drive to meetings.