The Solomon Islands has beefed up security for the country's national elections, hoping to avoid the kind of violence that has marred previous polls following unpopular results.

Sir Geoffrey Palmer says heading an inquiry into a fatal Israeli raid on an aid flotilla will probably be the hardest job he has done.

Auckland tribes are seeking a co-management deal for the Waitemata and Manukau harbours in upcoming Treaty negotiations.

Eden Park's new business plan may not work, and poses a significant risk to Auckland ratepayers, says a confidential report.

Visitors to Nora and Waata Rameka's piece of paradise in Northland pay for the privilege of surfing off Takou Bay.

Financial advisers will no longer have to dob each other in for ethical breaches under a completed version of a draft code of conduct.