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Todd McClay: The roadmap for NZ's global agribusiness leadership

OPINION: New Zealand's position in the global food economy relies on dedication, ambition.

Council to pause region-wide geothermal plan and consider Rotorua tweaks

The council is putting the geothermal plan on hold amid resource management reform.

'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval

About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.

Nick Clark: Towards a system that respects property rights – tidy tweaks or real change?

OPINION: Freshwater reforms propose balancing environmental, social and economic factors.

'Tipping point to extinction': Orca expert fears marina fast-track application

Dr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.

Chris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reforms

The Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.

Watch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent

'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.

The amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'

Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?

Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards

Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.

Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up

Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.

'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt

John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Residents stop contractors' work on 15-metre cell tower in Gisborne

Residents are peacefully protesting a cell tower in their neighbourhood, blocking work.

Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C

A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.

'Unauthorised modifications': Developer, builder fined $35,000

A judge convicted the businesses after changes were made to a level-18 penthouse.

'A slap in the face': Tairāwhiti groups react to RMA forestry proposals

Public consultation on Resource Management Act changes began on Thursday.