New ZealandWaihī Estuary has original name Te Heriheri restored as part of wetland projectThe iwi-led project has turned 30ha of former dairy farm into wetland.23 Mar 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Crucial step': A lifeline for salmon as Rakaia River wetlands restoredThe Glenariffe Stream produces about 18% of the wild Chinook salmon in the Rakaia.20 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumProperty$650m Hunua quarry fast-track expansion bid aims to secure Auckland's aggregate supplyAbout 28% of Auckland's current aggregate supplies come from the existing quarry.04 Mar 10:00 PM
PoliticsClimate Change Minister says managed retreat an option as nationwide flooding risk map promised17 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumAucklandConcerts and cupcakes: Push to pack more shows into Eden Park gets council backing27 Nov 04:39 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaul16 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandFarmer recounts lightning strike ordealHe passed out and lost his vision for five to 10 minutes after being hit by lightning.03 Sep 04:51 AM
PoliticsRevealed: What ministry staff were told about proposed Govt agency triple-mergerThe Public Service Commissioner said there is scope to reduce fragmentation.02 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessGovt 'sorting' issue that halted Port of Tauranga expansion consenting - BishopThe project's fast-track process was halted by a judicial review due to a scope issue.02 Sep 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'A billion-dollar question': Future of housing buyouts uncertainRecent extreme weather is prompting a rethink of housing protections.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
PoliticsRevealed: The Govt departments that pushed back on minister's diversity requirements cullThe Government plans to remove diversity requirements from the Public Service Act.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertySurf park developers win fast-track referral for 400+ homesEarthworks started in October for the first stage of the project, 4km from Silverdale.01 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'A win for Tarawera': Sewerage connection cost lowered to $36k per householdAn additional $4.685m has been committed to the scheme by the Government and two councils.27 Jun 07:39 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Struggle' - TV series producers on problems filming around QueenstownBrad Pitt just visited but film-makers tell how hard it is to make shows in Queenstown.26 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyMost of Ōrākei retirement village to be demolished, new $336m village to riseThe partnership means the retirement giant leases the Ōrākei site for 125 years.24 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: $120m Wiri sale; Ryman's sinking village buildings; opposition to Bay of Islands marinaOPINION: What will a big Australian investor do with its new $120m Wiri property?09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'04 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandSupport offered after public servant's death in WellingtonMultiple Government agencies share an office building where the staff member worked.30 May 12:44 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandNZ's e-waste regulation is stuck in limbo as battery fires riseLithium-ion fires have more than doubled, highlighting delay in NZ's e-waste policy. 28 May 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFirst look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plansFast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.13 May 09:30 PM
New ZealandMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
Politics'To Shane Jones ...': Parker bows out with a laugh and look back at 23-year careerLabour’s David Parker is leaving Parliament after 23 years.07 May 05:22 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Decades of experience' – Craig Heatley company, Hoppers plan $220m marinaA forecast 140 jobs are to be created over 30 years if plans are allowed to proceed.06 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Such big development potential’ - why Queenstown place went for $45.5m'The price was big because the sale included so much flat land.' - local investor01 Apr 03:16 AM
New ZealandSewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairmanThe Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.26 Feb 10:00 PM
