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Auckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard case

The witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.

Exploration of the psychological trauma of White Island burn victims | NZ Herald News Update

Exploration of the psychological trauma of White Island burn victims, effectiveness of flu medicine in doubt and calls for vegetable growing to be under the Resource Management Act

Mike Fuge: Bureaucratic delays hinder NZ’s renewable energy progress

OPINION: Contact Energy calls for faster action in push for renewable power.

Fast-track legislation stirs up opponents of Northland sand mining plan

Allowing a firm to apply for fast-tracked consent to mine sand has galvanised opposition.

Patrick Phelps: Māori, mining and exploitation

OPINION: Māori excel in mining.

'If you don't have money, don't bother': One man's battle for justice over rent-free debacle

Neil Cameron's fight involved the Tenancy and Disputes Tribunals and the district court.

Labour loses confidence in Speaker after 'unprecedented' decision

It follows a ruling on Tuesday night.

Speaker overturns advice on Fast-track Approvals Bill's private benefit

An expert criticises the rushed lawmaking, saying it undermines select committee scrutiny.

Business leaders cite survival and growth amid financial challenges

Executives’ top concerns are mainly around money matters.

Giant fences, illegal carport spark Auckland Council, Environment Court action - twice

In 2020, owner said fencing was temporary and surrounded a site of building renovations.

Less power for councils, more for builders: report recommends change

'Current system is suboptimal in terms of its consistency, responsiveness.' - David Kelly

'We've been here a long time': Patuharakeke gives evidence for Bream Bay customary title

The second phase will hear from applicants interests in the Whangārei coastline.

Luxury Waiheke vineyard found guilty of noise breach, could be fined up to $600k

The vineyard was earlier acquitted after blaming noise readings on 'chirping crickets'.

'Highly careless or even negligent': Farm manager fined $52k for effluent pollution

An experienced Bay of Plenty farm manager has been fined for illegal effluent discharge.

Northport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvement

Rosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.

'I can rent it to anyone I want': Builder censured for letting tenants live in shed

Board says the Bay of Plenty builder showed a 'disregard for regulation'.