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![Court appearances for Gisborne forestry companies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Court appearances for Gisborne forestry companies
Samnic Forest Management, Forest Management Solutions 'highly culpable'.
![Environment court rules in favour of NZTA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Environment court rules in favour of NZTA
No regrets: The farmer says he stood by his decision to battle for the Mangapēpeke Valley.
![Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Iwi to have input on waste-to-energy plant decision
A board of inquiry will allow iwi to have input regarding the decision.
![Fast-track project invitation poses tricky question for Port of Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Fast-track project invitation poses tricky question for Port of Tauranga
Going fast-track route a 'no-brainer' if not for Environment Court entanglement.
![Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Government to take 'good look' at ministers' powers in Fast-Track Approvals Bill
Submitters raised concerns about ministers' powers and conflicts of interest.
![Hastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highway](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Hastings council fined after 200 cubic metres of wastewater spills onto highway
Court told Hastings council has had 25 other breaches since 2019.
![Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Film director v Millbrook Resort residents: land zoning fight hits court
Court told Millbrook residents: 'Not realistic to bank on the site remaining unchanged'.
![Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Supermarket giant in court battle over Eastern Busway extension plans
The supermarket is upset about possible parking issues during the major busway project.
![Five orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water take](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Five orchardists fined nearly $200k for illegal water take
All pleaded guilty to the charges relating to the unlawful takes at their orchard.
![Whakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Whakaari: Island's owners say they have no insurance to fund victims' reparations
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
!['Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Vague and ineffective': Scientists criticise new fishing rules on kina barrens in Northland
'While removing kina treats the symptom, it doesn't address the cause of a sick reef.'
![Whakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to close](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Whakaari/White Island: Tour company cannot afford $517k fine, likely to close
Twenty-two people died and 25 others were injured when the island erupted in 2019.
![Stricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court ruling](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Stricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court ruling
The Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.
![Whakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Whakaari eruptions victims awarded more than $10m in reparations
Twenty-two people died in the eruption and 25 others were injured in 2019.
![GNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
GNS Science pushes for lower fine over Whakaari failings
The sentencing hearing will return for the judge’s decision this afternoon.
!['Time's up': Major export gateway Port of Tauranga runs out of container berth space](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
'Time's up': Major export gateway Port of Tauranga runs out of container berth space
No room left to take on new shipping services.
![Whakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agencies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Whakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agencies
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
![Whakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty plea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Whakaari defendant seeks up to 55pc reduction in fine for guilty plea
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
![Pain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Pain of son's death at Whakaari 'never goes away'
Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.
![Whakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=791)
Whakaari survivors to tell of life-changing effects of tragedy
Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.