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Plan sparks fears of high-rise mayhem
Residents are concerned one of NZ's most popular beach spots may become a concrete jungle under plans which could allow for higher development.
Tempers flare at dog-death meeting
A woman was thrown out of a meeting on the North Shore's beach poisonings when she hurled objects at a Department of Conservation speaker.
Aisling's funeral to be held on Friday
Aisling Symes' parents say their daughter's funeral will include family tributes and music in her memory.
Buses back on roads tomorrow, but dispute not over
NZ Bus and the drivers' unions will continue industrial talks tomorrow, but bus services will resume after seven days of disruptions.
Commuters face 7th day of disruption
Locked-out Auckland bus drivers meet this morning to consider a third-party recommendation on settling their five-month pay dispute.
Aisling case: Mystery woman identified
Police have identified the mystery Asian woman seen talking to Aisling Symes before her disappearance, but have yet to find her.
First dog death at Coromandel beach
A dog which died after visiting a Coromandel beach tests positive to the same toxin thought to have killed five dogs in Auckland.