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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.
Lodge found in breach of resource consent
The Ombudsman Office has ruled that retaining-wall piles for a luxury lodge at Pakiri Beach are on land reserved for planting bush.
Council charged $100,000 for blocking Waiheke airfield revamp
The Auckland Regional Council has been ordered to pay almost $100,000 to a developer.
Kaye says she discussed mining opposition with Key
The Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.
National MP to fight gulf mine plan
National MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.
Mexted gutted by suspected arson bach attack
Former All Black Murray Mexted said last night he was devastated after his Hawke's Bay bach was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
Threat to stars' paradise
Plans for a "Coronation Street"-style development at Omaha are causing a stir.
The inside story
Local resident Robyn Langwell shares her community's fight to save an iconic building.
Sea to provide power for 250,000 homes
A tidal power station on the Kaipara Harbour seafloor could be providing power to a quarter of a million homes by the end of the decade.