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Housing NZ cuts out mowing of berms
Alf Stewart wasn't happy to learn he must pay for the grass outside his home to be mowed because of an Auckland Council rule change. The former Auckland City and Waitakere councils used to cut grass in front of Housing NZ properties in their areas but the new Auckland Transport organisation has decided all lawnmowing should be the owner's...
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Auckland's amazing cave network
Auckland's strange underworld of caves is little known by many. Cave expert Peter Crossley believes there are 50 more caves awaiting discovery.
Motorway closed this weekend
This weekend a section of northbound SH1 will be closed as a major stage of work takes place on the Newmarket Viaduct Replacement Project.
Toxic coal tar delays works at city site
Road works at Grafton are delayed awaiting a resource consent to get rid of hazardous coal tar - so why haven't residents been told?
Auckland Museum's coddled eggs
Land Vertebrates Curator Brian Gill shares Auckland Museum's delicate new treasures.
Should residents always be advised when hazardous waste is found?
Today I caught a bus, yeah right...
On the occasions on which I have had to catch an old Birkenhead bus, I sit next to the thinnest person on board and hold my breath for the ride.
- One size a poor fit
- Fancy dress, fancy that? No
- Party rockers in the house
- Goodbye to the cakestall?
Westlake Girls sports facility good...
Westlake Girls artificial sports fields are set to benefit the wider community, with NZ Hockey and international sides already eyeing the venue.
- Your Auckland sports report
- Scholarships boost Samoan athletes
- Rawhiti a jewel set to glisten at Anniversary...
- Skateboarders' pipe dream
Anniversary action - what's on
Three days of rest, or there's plenty on this Auckland Anniversary Weekend. We check out some of what's on offer.
- Juggling bro show on the street
- Rocking up to free music in parks
- DVD Review: The Office: Special Edition Box Set
- Raggamuffin: Boog-y down to da beat
Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time
Farm accidents are to come under the spotlight this month as the Accident Compensation Corporation and Federated Farmers adopt a psychological approach to them.
- Experience is the wisest teacher
- Confidence holds up down on farm
- Smart ways with water
- Turbine more than earns its keep
