PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ must mine its way out of economic ruinOPINION: New Zealand has put itself on a path to bankruptcy since 2008.14 Jun 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I'm nearly 80 – and ready to change for the planet's sakeOPINION: 'Our Government is intent on doing what we as a country have always done.'12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Bayly: Why KiwiSaver is an untapped source of capitalOPINION: There is opportunity to leverage KiwiSaver for homegrown businesses.12 Jun 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Cancer patients don't have time to wait; why I marched down Queen StOPINION: 'The Government would be wise to stop prioritising potholes.'11 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsMining sector body decries 'hysteria' in debate on fast-track billIt comes just days after thousands marched in Auckland against the bill.10 Jun 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tension between environment and economic development loomsOPINION: 'We've got unavoidable trade-offs to make,' says Shane Jones.09 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Unsupported by evidence': Auckland Council opposes fast-track billIt comes after hundreds marched on Parliament to protest the bill.27 May 03:13 AM
New ZealandCourt appearances for Gisborne forestry companiesSamnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct says 'drill baby, drill' as Govt unveils new mining strategyJones says mining could be 'a vehicle for New Zealand’s transformation'.23 May 04:47 AM
CommoditiesKiwi music stars fight against gold mine plan beneath conservation landIt could be among the first such projects approved under Govt bill.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHazard-prone development likely under fast-track law, insurers and engineers warnContinued building in flood-prone areas is a 'highly likely' result, submitters warn.16 May 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Tikanga Māori has no place in our secular legal systemOPINION: 'The role of the judiciary is to interpret our law, not to make new law.'08 May 05:00 PM
OpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: National could lose in 2026, but would Labour be ready to win?OPINION: Could this be a one-term government?04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more timeExtension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.30 Apr 02:09 AM
PoliticsGovernment to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals BillSubmitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.30 Apr 12:13 AM
New ZealandStock exclusion, winter grazing, and SNA changes in RMA reformFederated Farmers says the changes “mark the end of the war on farming”.22 Apr 11:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decisionCouncil claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.22 Apr 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFast-track bill has lack of transparency, protections for conflicts of interestralThe Auditor-General says he's concerned at aspects of the coalition's new bill.22 Apr 03:29 AM
New Zealand'Risky': Two businesses on fast-track list donated to NationalLabour is warning against allowing three MPs the right to fast-track infrastructure.21 Apr 09:45 PM
KahuVictory for Pākiri mana whenua may be shortlived as fast-track approval bill offers miners another chanceThe Environment Court ended McCallum Brothers' battle to mine sand at Pākiri Beach.18 Apr 07:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Horror, sadness at level of destruction' as pollution, earthworks mar coastal cyclewayThe site had asbestos, tyres, plastics, metal, brick, crushed concrete and other rubbish.12 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionFast-track bill: Shane Jones fires up over 'Nimbys' hobbling the economyAquaculture projects will be among the first in line for consents.11 Mar 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment introduces new bill to speed up major projectsChristopher Luxon faces questions about a key minister, as end of 100-day plan nears.06 Mar 11:22 PM
New Zealand'Get on with the job sooner': Government streamlines flood protectionIt's believed a streamlined consent process should enable a faster Hawke's Bay rebuild.05 Mar 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessSlaughterhouse Fire: Chinese-owned meat company fined $51kPenalty for discharging slaughterhouse waste, lighting rubbish fire that burned for days.03 Mar 10:00 PM
PoliticsGovt defends new consenting bill, after Labour slams it as ‘Muldoonist’Bill would create a process that allows ministers to approve projects.08 Feb 05:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsChris Bishop admits he dislikes Henry VIII clause despite putting one in new RMA lawThe Minister got a ticking off for a wide-ranging clause in the new RMA law.20 Dec 05:34 AM
PoliticsWillis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on GovernmentA gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.20 Dec 02:21 AM
PoliticsResource management laws scrapped under UrgencyBishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.20 Dec 12:26 AM
Politics'Bunch of losers' - Peters strafes political opponents in fiery first debateIt came as leaders launched into the first Parliamentary debate this term.06 Dec 05:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Slash red tape and watch the economy take flightOPINION: But the new Government has inherited a mess.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfairOPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.24 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven Joyce: Rolling back regulation will be new Govt's first missionOPINION: And the other tasks new Government needs to get to work on.03 Nov 08:00 PM
