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
New ZealandHigh stakes: Arborist occupies tree to save it from developersAn arborist has blocked developers efforts to fell a historic Norfolk pine tree.28 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandPassions high over natural assetsWhat policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?23 Aug 05:00 PM
EnergyLocal Focus: Mining in the Coromandel?MBIE appeal could make it easier. Made with funding from NZ On Air.14 Aug 06:29 PM
PoliticsCatherine Delahunty: Counting dam costCall me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew fields look likely for Albert-EdenLocal board seems set to vote for upgrade to hybrid turf at Fowlds Park.24 Jul 02:30 AM
EnvironmentCouncils reach agreement to review wastewater plantCentral Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine10 Jul 08:31 PM
New ZealandAnger at council move to abandon 35 propertiesA fight is brewing over a council move requiring more than 30 property owners to move.05 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandCouncil loses appeal over 'ground level' meaningThe council believes the ruling could have implications for property development.14 Jun 02:02 AM
EnvironmentCouncil back to court over Ruataniwha damHBRC to join others seeking Environment Court clarification on dam project consent.31 May 07:52 PM
EnvironmentGoalposts could shift on damHawke's Bay Regional Council recommended to add and alter RWSS conditions precedent.22 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandWind farm tower worth $50k vandalisedWires securing the pole were cut in what the trust says was the work of an ''extremist''.03 May 07:06 PM
New ZealandHigh-level report: RMA should be replacedLinchpin legislation for the environment should be swapped for a new law, report finds.28 Mar 04:15 PM
KahuRena health risks challenged in courtWATERY GRAVE: The stern of the Rena photographed earlier this month on Astrolabe Reef. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 130317sp51bop_rena.JPG By John 13 Mar 11:40 PM
New ZealandRena wreckage 'not a health risk'Lawyer says almost all iwi accept abandoning ship's remains should be allowed.06 Mar 04:39 AM
AirlinesPilots want brakes on runway hearingAirline pilots want to delay a planning hearing regarding extension on Wellington Airport's runway.28 Feb 10:26 PM
