Stories by Sharon Brettkelly

Construction bosses say at least 1000 workers will be needed to rebuild quake-hit roads and buildings. Audio

A leading earthquake engineer is calling for a quake star rating system to be trialled on buildings.

Corrections Minister Judith Collins is wrong to say she has no power to release the terminally ill prisoner Vicki Letele, says a Wellington lawyer.

Thousands of commuters in south Auckland face a big change to their travel routines today after a major overhaul of the bus network.

One of the world's largest fund managers has launched a new fund for KiwiSavers that excludes investments in tobacco companies and nuclear weapons makers.

Wealthy investors are meeting with social housing providers from across the country in a bid to find urgent solutions to the housing shortage.

An elderly euthanasia supporter has described how police officers came to her home with a search warrant last week and seized a helium balloon kit.

The family of the woman who was carjacked and attacked in Panmure say they are distressed and angry at the brutality of the attack. Video

A decile one Auckland high school is being bypassed by local students in favour of richer schools, despite receiving international recognition, its principal says.

Poor quality education is being blamed for south Auckland high schools' low pakeha enrolments, but some community leaders say the numbers are misleading.

Councils are warning people to get their local body nominations in urgently, or they could face costly by-elections.

The Hepatitis Foundation has defended a sharp rise in its trustees' expenses, saying they are not paid with public money.

Officials are seeking legal advice over an anti-smoking charity that is holding on to millions in public funds several months after it stopped operating.

Schools are treating hospitality and tourism as dummy subjects and discouraging students from pursuing them as careers, some teachers say.

More people without homes whose parents also faced homelessness are seeking help, Auckland emergency housing provider DePaul House says.

Cash to cut class sizes, a solution to Auckland's housing crisis and better early childhood education are among people's hopes for this year's Budget. Video

SkyCity's new-look international convention centre is being described as 'underwhelming' and a 'lost opportunity'. Audio