New ZealandCoastal town's revoltResidents of a small coastal town are refusing to pay for a $58 million debt that has crippled their local council and left them with the bill.03 Nov 02:32 AM
OpinionWould you swim in this?People waking up on a Sunday morning and hoping to have a cool dip in the water have a real cause for concern. Sam Judd looks into the pollution of our rivers.20 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuMaori file papers to block SOE saleThe Maori fight against the partial sale of Mighty River Power goes to court on Tuesday after papers to block the sale were filed in the High Court at Wellington.19 Oct 04:06 AM
SharesEnglish: Council does not speak for iwiThe Maori Council does not speak for Maori affected by the partial sale of Mighty River Power, according to Finance Minister Bill English.15 Oct 11:33 PM
SharesGovt ready for fight over waterFinance Minister Bill English welcomes opportunity to defend sale of state-owned enterprise in court.15 Oct 04:30 PM
KahuGovt pushes ahead with SOE saleThe Government has confirmed it will not proceed with the Waitangi Tribunal's "shares plus'' concept when it partially privatises Mighty River Power.15 Oct 02:55 AM
New Zealand$13m for Super City CCOsAuckland ratepayers are spending $13.1 million a year to pay for seven boards of directors, seven chief executives and seven executive teams who run much of the Super City.14 Oct 04:30 PM
BDBDKahuMighty River Maori director quitsMighty River has lost one of two Maori directors in what appears to be fall-out from opposition to the government's plans to partially privatise SOEs.10 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandBacteria levels grow in Hawkes Bay lakeHealth warnings over Lake Tutira have been extended following the detection of higher levels of cyanobacteria by the Hawke's Bay District Health Board.08 Oct 01:12 AM
New ZealandShip continues Sir Peter Blake's ocean workA two-and-a-half year expedition by the ship on which Sir Peter Blake was murdered continues his work under the oceans.27 Sep 01:01 AM
KahuIwi: Consultation too shortThe Government's water rights consultation hui is not robust or long enough, according to Ngati Maniapoto leaders.26 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionDebate: Who owns the water?The Maori King and the Prime Minister drew the battle lines, with the former saying "Maori'' and the latter saying "No One''. Today, two legal academics explore the deep currents that lie beneath each claim.25 Sep 09:30 PM