Bankrupt Princes Wharf developer David Henderson is expected back in Auckland next week after sailing off to Spain without permission from the Official Assignee, the department confirmed today.

Software geeks have taken over Christchurch's High School Old Boys rugby club, after the earthquake pushed them out of upmarket CBD offices.

A quarry in Auckland's Three Kings can be filled in and used for hundreds of new houses, parkland and commercial premises, says the Environment Court.

Christchurch professionals, used to five star CBD style before the February earthquake are now setting up shop above car yards and outboard motor stores.