The Government has bowed to local pressure and decided not to change the Rodney District boundary.

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

A $6 billion plan to bail out owners of leaky homes is in jeopardy because of Government fears it could threaten the country's credit rating.

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.