David Rankin
Auckland Council development arm not spending enough
Auckland Council's development arm has fallen way behind with its financial targets, continuing a trend of significant under-spending. Panuku spent just 27 percent of its budget in the year to June… Audio
A tug of war over Auckland's marinas
Auckland Council is undertaking a public consultation about what do to with land at Hobsonville Marina which is says is not a strategic asset. Berth users from some of the city's other marinas have… Audio
Construction worker shortage no deterrant for KiwiBuild plans
A huge shortage of construction workers is not detering the new head of Kiwibuild, who reckons the Government will hit its target of building 6,000 affordable homes over the next two years. Stephen… Audio
Sword-wielding man threatens Don Brash, local body candidate
A man who former National Party leader Don Brash says wielded a metre-long sword at him has been detained by health authorities, police say. Audio
Doubts cast over Hone Heke's bones
A prominent Northland elder has cast doubt over claims by an Auckland man that bones he has moved are those of Hone Heke. Audio
Contentious piece of wood withdrawn from auction
One of the country's leading auctioneers has withdrawn the sale of a contentious piece of wood believed to be a remnant of the flagpole cut down by the Maori activist Hone Heke. Audio
Piece of famous flagpole back on the block
A remnant of the flagpole cut down by Maori activist Hone Heke one hundred and sixty-five years ago will be auctioned after all. Audio