EnvironmentHigh Court reserves ruling on Northland appealNgati Kuri Research Unit attempt to block water take for avocado in the Far North27 Nov 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ judges increasingly from white, affluent backgroundsNZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAccess denied: Thousands self-represent in court due to costFigures released by the Ministry of Justice show the size of the worrying trend.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandToo much plane noise: Developer wins landmark caseDefence Minister claims urban sprawl now a threat to national security.26 Sep 10:15 PM
KahuAvocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appealAppeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.09 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity get a voice on new youth justice facility in South AucklandThe ministry wants to repurpose an existing facility into a youth justice residence.08 Aug 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe key players of Ihumātao land struggleThe occupation is unlikely to end soon.30 Jul 07:07 AM
EnvironmentForest & Bird files Environment Court appealCall for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.24 Jul 10:30 PM
EnvironmentNorthland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment CourtNorthland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.24 Jul 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentIntensive farming rules divide council, environment groupsEnvironmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.27 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'You don't own it': Neighbours fight over million-dollar viewDavid Walmsley says the view of the harbour does not belong to his neighbours.21 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Last ditch' appeal: The fence is down but fight continuesBattles are still being fought over the long-gone fence that blocked million-dollar views.17 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRow over Auckland wharf extension: Minister steps inDavid Parker has some issues over filling in the Waitematā Harbour with more concrete.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionA way forward on the Ihumātao disputeG L Smith writes of a way through the impasse over Fletcher Building's development plans.09 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMr Brown can't flush it down: Court blocks man using looDean Brown said it had been made out like he was poisoning the people of Hawke's Bay.28 Apr 08:45 PM
New ZealandKauri given temporary protection, group pleads for permanencySave Our Kauri Trust want Auckland Council to reinstate protections for the ancient kauri.25 Apr 07:20 PM
EnvironmentJudge hands down $140,000 in fines for effluent spillOwners of the southern hemisphere's largest stockyards were fined for effluent discharge.16 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupFirst look at $250m America's Cup village developmentAlmost $250 million of your money's being spent - find out how.05 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Reckless' Airbnb operator's $12k fine for shipping containersOwner "took risk with other people's lives" using shipping containers as accommodation.28 Feb 07:23 PM
Business1000-house project scrapped after developer gives up fightControversial plan to build $1.4 billion housing development sunk by drawn-out appeals.25 Feb 06:23 AM
OpinionGary Gotlieb: We have to stand up to council bureaucratsCOMMENT: Auckland's council is run by bureaucrats, not the elected members.22 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionHancock and McCreanor: Clash looming over IhumātaoCOMMENT: Government needs to step in against housing scheme at Ihumatao.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChairman blasts his own council over water warningsChairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground06 Dec 05:00 PM
Business$750m rich-lister defends helipad plans - as new battle takes offAuckland Council has "issues" with construction of boatshed helipad at Rod Duke mansion.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRuling could set precedent for mining on council reservesA court ruling issued today could mean council reserves are better protected from mining.23 Oct 06:16 AM
EnvironmentWin for community group over water bottling appealA community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.22 Oct 06:52 PM
CrimeNews in brief: Fashion show; dairy robbery; school band's success; tartan is topsNews in brief: Fashion on show; school success; aggravated robbery; council acquires land13 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandThe death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandConcern about empty bases at America's CupTeam NZ and the Environment Court agree Auckland needs seven bases for the cup.26 Sep 02:18 AM
New ZealandInfighting: Council-controlled organisation hires lawyers to take on... the councilGoff supports intensification on Dominion Rd and wants bureaucrats to agree on a plan.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRatepayers the loser in expensive Auckland Council internal spatA senior partner and a second lawyer at Russell McVeagh are on the ratepayer payroll.05 Sep 11:37 PM
New ZealandConsent blunder: 430 home owners forced to reapplyNearly 140 affected owners have building consent and been advised to take legal advice.29 Aug 12:16 AM
Business$66,500 fine for LMNZ after Whanganui River dischargeLand Meat New Zealand blames failure of a pump for waste discharge into Whanganui River.23 Aug 09:00 PM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
