The heritage advisor for Auckland's main iwi hadn't heard of an inner-city taniwha before yesterday, but he says the point about consultation over the CBD Rail Link project is valid.

The massive bill for rebuilding Christchurch will not put the Government off spending more money on Auckland, Prime Minister John Key says.

Since 91 unleaded hit the $2 litre mark, public transport has become a la mode.

Review aims to iron out trouble with unpopular network.

South Island mayors will unite to fight the economic pulling power of Auckland's new Super City - a move that may hamper multi-billion-dollar dreams to unclog the city's roads.