New ZealandCyclone aftermath spurs legal fight over Tairāwhiti land practicesMana Taiao Tairāwhiti seeks rule changes alongside Gisborne council after cyclone damage.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne District Council seeks urgent orders against forestry firmsGisborne council seeks orders against forestry companies.10 Jul 02:09 AM
KahuShane Jones enticing mining businesses back to New ZealandNgarara Exploration wants a prospecting permit for vanadium09 Jul 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionBrown v Bishop on housing ‘flood’; Mayor’s wharf dream inches closerAuckland Council versus Government on freeing up land on the outskirts. Who will win?08 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessHow two developers gazumped Government plans for Auckland's housing 'flood'Developers have fought for years to create new townships on outskirts of Auckland.05 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandControversial subdivision signed off - but homeowners won't be allowed cats or dogs119 homes will be built on a sprawling piece of land within a kiwi habitat.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionKing's counsel barrister v Auckland Council over Point Wells seawall: who won?Issues from the case have wider implications: Auckland has a vast 3200km of coastline.01 Jul 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMeet the Government’s 'independent' fast-track consenting advisors, their connections and interestsThe fast-track consenting panel advising ministers, and their connections and interests.24 Jun 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Conflicts of interest invite corruption, so why do politicians pretend they don't?OPINION: Political conflicts of interest are dragging the Government down. Does it care?27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironment court rules in favour of NZTANo regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.14 May 08:48 PM
New ZealandIwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decisionA board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.14 May 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFast-track project invitation poses tricky question for Port of TaurangaGoing fast-track route a 'no-brainer' if not for Environment Court entanglement.01 May 05:00 PM
KahuNo fast tracking but optimism for marina outcomeAnd jobs will follow, developer says.01 May 02:50 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New ZealandHastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highwayCourt told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.17 Apr 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFilm director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits courtCourt told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.03 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionSupermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plansThe supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.03 Apr 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCourt bars City Rail Link from closing street outside Barclay SuitesA court says pedestrian and vehicle access near the CRL site must be upheld.02 Apr 07:26 PM
CrimeConcrete company fined for discharging contaminants into harbourThe water contained slurry and flowed into nearby culverts and reaching mangroves.14 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandFive orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water takeAll pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the unlawful takes at their orchard.07 Mar 08:24 PM
New ZealandWhakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparationsTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.04 Mar 07:25 PM
New Zealand'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWhakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to closeTwenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.03 Mar 06:14 PM
New ZealandStricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court rulingThe Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.01 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandWhakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparationsTwenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.01 Mar 12:17 AM
New ZealandGNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failingsThe sentencing hearing will return for the judge’s decision this afternoon.29 Feb 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logistics'Time's up': Major export gateway Port of Tauranga runs out of container berth spaceNo room left to take on new shipping services.29 Feb 02:17 AM
New ZealandWhakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agenciesResearch institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.28 Feb 06:34 PM
New ZealandWhakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty pleaCourt hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.27 Feb 07:27 PM
New ZealandPain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.26 Feb 02:49 AM
New ZealandWhakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedySentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.25 Feb 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCourt fight over: Multimillion-dollar film studio in Hawke's Bay given the go-aheadA film studio's backers were preparing to walk away, but mediation proved successful.19 Feb 09:00 AM
