EnvironmentNRC and DoC looking into illegal concreting in Whangārei streamIllegal concreting of waterfall's edge in Poroti is affecting the safe passage of eels.30 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Identity of farmer charged with alleged $16m tax fraudName suppression lapses for farmer on tax charges, police freeze $11m assets.22 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPattrick Smellie: Changing times and policy use-by datesFrom RMA reform to think big energy projects31 Jul 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Stand up for real things like a real Māori': Winston Peters takes aim at RMA reformWinston Peters is not a fan of race-based policies.29 Jul 03:50 AM
EnvironmentBill Shepherd admits improper discharge of dairy wastewaterFormer NRC chair and his company plead guilty to environment law breaches.28 Jul 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPumped up: What's the alternative to $4b hydro scheme?Electricity market would be fundamentally changed by scheme labelled an overbuild.27 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Chainsaw massacre': Dozens of mature native trees facing the chopA veteran protester has propped himself in a puriri, stalling the chainsaws, for now.13 Jul 04:33 AM
BDBDBusinessBehind the Green Party's hard line on RMA reformLabour must now rely on the National Party's support to pass the legislation.04 Jul 08:00 PM
EnvironmentNorthTec starting fees-free course from next monthNorthTec to start fees-free course in environment management from next month.30 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandOne-in-200 year drought: Goff seeks fast track for more Waikato River waterAuckland asks for fast-track process to take more Waikato River water.21 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater dam in Ngawha could start before the end of the yearMore water storage facilities in Northland in the pipeline.11 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandTransmission Gully fines a 'slap with a wet bus ticket'More than 20 infringement notices equated to as little as $15,750 in fines.09 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTransmission Gully: 167 breaches, unconsented activities, incidents'Astonishing' breaches raise questions over whether the environment is taken seriously.09 Jun 05:34 AM
New ZealandAuckland water shortage: Is treated sewage a future option?Auckland is amid its worst drought on record - and experts say there is worse to come.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCovid 19 recovery projects need cautionComment: Covid-19 recovery is nothing like the Kaikoura and Christchurch earthquakes.05 May 10:56 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Objection to fast-track consentsNew law would remove public and councils input into whether projects proceed.03 May 06:26 PM
EnvironmentCourt upholds decision to quash seabed mining applicationAppeal Court decision adds hurdles to future applications to mine the seabed.03 Apr 03:33 AM
EnvironmentOwners dither on court order to clean up messCouncil may have to clean up environmentally-dangerous chemicals left on Northland yard.27 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandUp in smoke: National unveils details of its 'regulation bonfire' planNational has outlined the first 29 regulations it plans to scrap if it wins power.08 Mar 09:26 PM
EducationEnvironment Court fines contractor more than $15kThe company was lead contractor in the redevelopment of Northland College.07 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour sets coalition conditionsDavid Seymour says PM Jacinda Ardern has invented the politics of gesture.06 Feb 05:25 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentGuest opinion: Motiti battle a victory for marine reservesCourt of Appeal decision is a win for Motiti.13 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentCourt gives Northland boat builder green light to use reserveLegal battle spanning more than two decades in Northland almost over31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandNew company wants to bottle Whanganui waterCompany applies to take, bottle and sell water from a deep aquifer in Whanganui.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow developer who billed affordable home buyers for 'extras' hopes to avoid courtAuckland company, its two directors and a sales agent charged with breaching the RMA.16 Sep 10:51 PM
EnvironmentPlanners recommend new state houses in Whangārei to be approvedIndependent planners recommend to WDC to approve new state houses on Puriri Park Rd.25 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandErosion maps 'frightened the hell out of a lot of people'Harbourside homeowners say councils should do more to help people defend their properties06 Aug 05:44 PM
New ZealandMan offers waste collection service, dumps it across the cityHis service was reportedly rubbish.25 Jul 06:19 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: If climate change is the driver, we're dead in the waterClimate change, whether you love it or not, is about cost.24 Jul 06:09 PM
New ZealandFocus on climate change at heart of major RMA shake-upThe Government has unveiled plans for revisions to the Resource Management Act.23 Jul 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesComment: Green MP's decision a new low in politics of protestCOMMENT: Eugenie Sage decision is a "gross abuse" of power.27 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Ardern's problems are a matter of constraintCOMMENT: From the success of Paris, Ardern gets back to some problematic ministers.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt launches investigation into Otago Regional CouncilThe Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.17 May 01:17 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Quick fix is no fix for our failing citiesCouncils say Govt's planned Development Authority is no substitute for reforming RMA.11 Apr 05:00 PM
