Latest from Environment Court

Cash shortfall threatens park plan

Family's loss is Waiheke's gain - ARC

The Spencer family's defeat on Waiheke Island is being called a victory for landscape preservation.

Island millionaires lose fight to build

The publicity-shy Spencer family have been banned from building two sleek new architect-designed houses on their Waiheke Island estate.

Traffic fears spark legal bid on revised Soho Square proposals

Supermarket uses new system to gain consent

Clevedon 'village' plan rejected

Council change dashes restaurant dream

Retail giant wins fight over new supermarket

Piha society must pay for failed cafe case: council

Ship's oil blunder costs Danish firm $30,000

Rebels at the gate

Judge takes close-up look at pub in revamp row

Mayor seeks new home for trust

Kaye says she discussed mining opposition with Key

The Prime Minister says he is not overly concerned by his Auckland Central MP's stance on mining on Great Barrier Island.

National MP to fight gulf mine plan

National MP Nikki Kaye has criticised Government plans to open Great Barrier Island to mining, as have mayors John Banks and Len Brown.

Mining companies say protected conservation areas of zero interest

Coromandel subdivision annoys

Mexted gutted by suspected arson bach attack

Former All Black Murray Mexted said last night he was devastated after his Hawke's Bay bach was destroyed in a suspected arson attack.