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
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Drums of disquiet beat in the new Goff JungleCOMMENT: Unless there are some neighbour-friendly regulations introduced.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland tree war put on hold by councilPines stopped growing years ago, are stagnating and dying on their feet, says expert.21 Jan 05:46 AM
New ZealandNot guilty plea in dead eels caseNearly 2000 eels were found dead in Canterbury creek in April.18 Dec 08:32 PM
EnvironmentRemoval of rocks leaves headland exposed, kills musselsResident and hapū unhappy with "cheap fix" for coastal erosion18 Dec 02:14 AM
New ZealandHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandCollins: Govt supporters would be 'pretty good at the inquisition'Crusher Collins slams Labour Government in front of Whanganui retirees.22 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew super-lobby group wants to see RMA overhauledResource Reform group wants the Govt to "stop tinkering around the edges" of RMA reform.19 Nov 02:48 AM
New ZealandGovt to reverse 'objectionable changes' made to RMA by NationalEnvironment Minister David Parker says RMA is "underperforming" in some critical areas.08 Nov 03:57 AM
New Zealand'Breakthrough' plan for NZ's vanishing natureCouncils would be required to map hot-spots for native species under new recommendations.25 Oct 02:25 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Drums of water war echoing in pipelineCOMMENT: Minister's lack of action on vital resource letting council dig in defences.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand$100k in fines after cruise ship grounds in NZ's remote subantarctic islandsCaptain decided to continue cruise to Auckland Islands after the ship's grounding.02 Oct 02:38 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council cops flak over heritage blunderAn 80-year Grey Lynn resident is depressed after losing his sun, view and privacy.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThree of four NZ freshwater fish 'staring extinction in the face'A new study looking at plight of native fish and land use change paints a grim picture.09 Sep 10:00 PM
EnvironmentNitrogen leaching maximums to be raisedChanging numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say17 Aug 07:00 PM
