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
BusinessUnique court ruling ends decade of 'vexatious' legal actionDecision a first under Environment Court's new powers22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRay Avery: Court delay may scuttle 'Million Babies' concertEnvironment Court is not expected to rule on concert until October.20 Jul 11:14 PM
New Zealand'Million Babies' concert at Auckland's Eden Park get huge supportPoll finds 91 per cent in favour of charity event at Eden Park.20 Jul 05:00 PM
EnvironmentDairy effluent affects stream for 2.2kmDirectors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court14 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandEnvironment Court for charity concert battleOpposition to the Eden Park concert has come from former PM among others.06 Jul 06:17 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council fights to prevent housingAuckland Council is adamant housing should not occur at Crater Hill and Okura.05 Jul 08:37 AM
InvestmentHealth risk: Environment Court bans toilets at Puhoi propertyThe court has stepped in over concerns the toilets could pose a health risk.24 Jun 10:36 PM
EnvironmentDefence Force says it uses fire eco-foamDefence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.18 Jun 02:00 AM
BusinessGravel extractors grind neighbours' gearsRussell Roads has paid handsomely for resource consent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 May 08:01 PM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
EnvironmentRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer 'wiped out' third of rare NZ plant speciesBrent Thomas says he is "horrified" and is working to reach a collaborative solution.30 Apr 09:38 PM
New ZealandHousing stopped on Auckland volcanoA court has ruled out housing development on a privately owned volcano in Auckland.22 Apr 11:34 PM
BusinessWorkSafe still probing port incidentThree Port workers worried about fumes took themselves to hospital on Thursday.12 Mar 09:00 PM
KahuMāori fume at jagged Te Mata Peak trackAnother u-turn over the Te Mata Peak track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Mar 08:19 PM
New ZealandIt's one of Auckland's most historic buildings. So why are people being told to stay away?Neighbour dismisses risk of "beautiful" hall he wants saved from demolition.02 Feb 03:30 AM
New ZealandLindis River is dry, but fields still greenOtago rivers are dry in some sections but farmers are still fighting against restrictions.24 Jan 05:09 PM
New ZealandMan who built fence blocking million-dollar view loses court battleThe Walmsleys were ordered to pay $72,500 in legal costs for their fence.07 Nov 01:07 AM
New ZealandFed Farmers drop Northland GMO appealFederated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.01 Nov 02:45 AM
