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Mayor announces Eden Park changes
More security staff and higher police visibility are among changes to be made at Eden Park when the it next holds a major event.
Pike River: 'Can we do it differently?'
Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn wants the mining industry to learn from past mistakes and has called for a royal inquiry.
Pike River: How you can help
A Pike River Relief Fund Trust has been established for the families of the 29 men who died in the Pike River coal mine.
Labour sees place for private capital in SOEs
The Labour Party has signalled a willingness to allow private capital into state-owned enterprises - at the subsidiary level.
Latest updates: Pike River mine tragedy
Check here for developments in the wake of the Pike River mine disaster today.
Focus 'solidarity' after Pike River tragedy
'People find just that extra little bit, they take a deep breath, they will raise the bar…,' Grey District Mayor Tony Kokshoorn says.
Pike River mine: 'West Coast's darkest hour'
The abrupt certainty of a second blast at Pike River shattered hundreds of loving hearts.
Glowing case for Akl rail tunnel gets cool response
Consultants have produced a glowing business case for a $2 billion-plus inner Auckland rail tunnel.
Captain Cook on mayor's radar for cruise terminal
Auckland Mayor Len Brown wants to make an immediate start to build a cruise ship terminal on Captain Cook Wharf costing up to $200 million.
Council official accused of $840,000 scam
Pair face hundreds of charges over roading work paid for but allegedly never done.
Council workers charged in $840k corruption case
The Serious Fraud Office has announced that two North Shore City Council workers have been charged in a $840,000 corruption case.