Flashes of Sydney, London and volcanic Auckland are among the creative ideas to redevelop Queens Wharf for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Health authorities have renewed warnings to take care on Auckland beaches after three more dogs became seriously ill.

Large trees will be able to be pruned without council permission three weeks from today under a last-minute law change passed last night.

Bristol City Council asks its constituents to answer a referendum on whether graffiti in the city should stay - or be removed.

How many people does it take to chop a dangerous palm tree and a poisonous leaf shrub on a North Shore community reserve?