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Rush of interest in quake inquiry
62 parties have expressed interest in making submissions to the inquiry into why so many buildings were destroyed by the Canterbury earthquakes.

The climate dissenter holds his ground
Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.

Victoria Park tunnel to open early
The last of 366 30-tonne concrete beams has been put in place over the $340 million tunnel.

Sir Peter Blake awards: Dame Margaret Bazley
Today the Weekend Herald salutes the winners of the annual Sir Peter Blake Leadership Awards, which honour one of the country's greatest leaders, the late Sir Peter Blake.

Suspicious church blaze in Waikato
Fire safety officers are investigating a suspicious fire at a Waikato church overnight.