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Environment Court decisions go online
The Environment Court is planning to put all its decisions online.
Serial polluter faces jail time
An Auckland man jailed for serial polluting crimes must turn up at court on Friday to begin his prison sentence after losing an appeal against his conviction.
Rudman: Noise moans just plane hysteria
A group of Epsom and Royal Oak residents have been working themselves into a right old lather over low-flying aircraft, writes Brian Rudman.
$3k daily to beat odour on the nose critics
A deodorising fence surrounding Wanganui's ailing wastewater treatment plant is staying - even though it's costing on average $3000 a day.
Claire Browning: RMA changes a step back in time
The RMA exists to help work out the right conditions, as well as manage effects, which under O'Reilly's approach would not occur, writes Claire Browning.
Penny Hulse: Yes, we have an agenda - 'a better city'
Vision is vital because Auckland's success will drive NZ's success, writes Penny Hulse
English calls for more land
Authorities given ultimatum to help increase supply of affordable housing.
Gold fever returns to Northland
As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush
Queenstown jetboat stoush ends with $320k costs order
One of Queenstown's most established tourism operators, Kawarau Jet, has been ordered to pay $320,500 in costs after it campaigned against a rival jet boat company.