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
New ZealandGovt to appeal landmark rulingA landmark court ruling which allows councils to place restrictions on fishing is being challenged by the Government.20 Jan 04:29 AM
New ZealandSettlement to help protect Mackenzie environmentA legal settlement will stop vegetation being cleared without permission in Canterbury's picturesque Mackenzie Country.21 Dec 10:22 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay eyes marine reservesHawke's Bay Regional Council will consider marine reserves early next year, with a recent Environment Court decision giving regional 21 Dec 06:35 PM
BusinessGovt signs off policy to free up land for housingFast-growing councils, including Auckland, will be required to free up land for housing under a policy signed off by the Government today.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandAuckland property developer to payAn Auckland property developer's attempt to avoid paying council damages over unconsented work he'd carried out on a patch of land north of Auckland has failed.28 Oct 12:25 AM
New ZealandEnvironmentalists' election tactics questionedAcross the region returned regional councillors weren't impressed with some of the tactics employed by environmentalists, Dannevirke's 09 Oct 08:00 PM
ConstructionHeritage group to liquidate after $27,000 billOne of Auckland's most active heritage groups, Devonport Heritage, is meeting on September 14 to vote on the appointment of a liquidator.24 Aug 07:23 PM
New ZealandFence war: Couple awarded $72,500Wellington couple awarded $72,500 after neighbours blocked their multi-million-dollar harbour view.20 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFormer MP appointed to Environment CourtFormer National MP Kate Wilkinson has been appointed to the Environment Court.27 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandStones thrown at egg protestorsAnimal activists say a peaceful protest turned violent after stones were allegedly thrown at a group trying to stop the construction of NZ's largest cage egg farm.29 Mar 08:24 AM
