Battle shows huge public interest in district facing widely publicised issues.

Judy McGregor argues that the 90-day period poses a threat to fundamental human rights.

How a fibre optic link changed the world.

Will ultra-fast broadband be a game-changer or a costly toy? Anthony Doesburg found five companies already showing what better internet connections can mean.

Starship patients are being put at risk due to a shortage of staff, the union representing doctors says.

Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.

John Banks and Andrew Williams nearly came to blows at a fiery Super City candidates meeting in a North Shore church hall.

The first round of quake-affected businesses signed up to the Government's wage assistance package will see money in the bank tomorrow.

Stephen Wilce, head of the Defence Technology Agency and NZ's chief defence scientist, has quit over allegations he falsified his CV.

Companies will be required to have an NZ-resident director or local agent to prevent locally registered companies being involved in international criminal activity, says Commerce Minister Simon Power.

Water restrictions have been lifted for Christchurch and Banks Peninsula but some Waimakariri residents must still boil their water and their river is contaminated.