A luxury lodge has finally opened in Pakiri after a storm of protest over its prominent position on the cliff top overlooking the iconic beach.

Some ratepayers have begun paying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but a ratepayers group says the tourism and hospitality industry should pick up the tab.

Special meeting next month will see Invercargill councillors discuss a potential 'cabinet reshuffle'.

A council committee will today consider its response to a recent law change that allows trees to be trimmed without a resource consent.

Helensville will be left without a commuter rail link to Auckland again.

Phoebe Falconer answers your queries every Tuesday and Thursday.

A home for art worth $50m could leave ratepayers with a huge bill.

Maori get ready to fight firm's plan to put human waste on sacred Puketutu Island.

Leaders from worst-affected areas want to strike deal before Super City formed.

Auckland City Mayor John Banks has looked to the Sydney Opera House to illustrate his vision to be the first "Mayor for Greater Auckland".