New ZealandNeighbour's complaint shuts down brothelA resident's complaint about "strange men knocking at his door" has led to a council using a technical clause to close a brothel.02 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Tim Greer</i>: Mature cities blend history with modernityCommercial project managers need to take responsibility for the mess their activity leaves behind, writes Tim Greer.02 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBlocked drains cause supermarket floodThe Auckland City Council is under fire after neglected storm water drains flooded a supermarket.01 Jun 08:17 PM
Opinion<i>Mike Reid:</i> Council 'flexibility' may mean privatisation by stealthMike Reid writes on council control of water services and options for the future.31 May 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Arts centre meddlers forget names are an important link to the past30 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Anthony Grant:</i> Welcome to the City of Cells - lagging behind everyone else27 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity bans late night 'cruising' by boy racersChristchurch's Cruising Bylaw 2010 prohibits cruising on selected city streets seven days a week between the hours of 10pm to 5am.27 May 06:50 AM
New ZealandI'm not trying to be Obama, says poster boy BrownBland and nondescript or strikingly like an image used to good effect in another election campaign? 26 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandLooming prison tower offends communityA $218 million prison development towering over Auckland's Southern Motorway has horrified residents, principals and community leaders.26 May 04:00 PM