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Whakaari tour companies maintain they were misled by WorkSafe, other govt agencies
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
Research institute GNS Science will be sentenced separately today.
Court hears more from the victims, families and lawyers at the second day of sentencing.
Family of 23-year-old tour guide broke down in tears as they spoke in court.
Sentencing of companies guilty of safety failings starts today.
A film studio's backers were preparing to walk away, but mediation proved successful.
"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."
The company behind the controversial waste-to-energy plant has reacted.
'Irresponsible' said Simeon Brown of the rail business buying so close to the election.
The port is still awaiting an Environment Court decision regarding its expansion plan.
The original plans for a 250-residence scheme have been cut savagely to 64 units today.
A Bay of Plenty dairy farm and a director have admitted illegal discharge of contaminants.
Ex-tropical cyclone Lola which struck in the last few days battered the shoreline.
"Reserve land would be at risk of being washed away, so the public would be the loser."
Soul Friends owner: 'I don’t think there’s ever a perfect place to put a crematorium'.
Ngāti Paoa will use suction dredging to safeguard the island's marine environment.
Local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.
Gimblett Gravels is a designated wine-growing area west of Hastings.
Some relief after 'long and energy-sapping journey'.
Iwi claims negligence resulted in degradation of marine ecosystem.
Nearly six-month wait for resource consent decision creates investor 'uncertainty'.
Judge says despite ruling, no amount of money can make the matter right.
Jesse Langford lost his mum, dad and sister on Whakaari.
An Aongatete family are facing charges of illegally erecting buildings on their land.
Landowner says Māori traditions run contrary to 'divinely inspired' Bible.
Sites are planned so most places won’t be able to be seen from the beach below.
Supreme Court gives Ngāti Awa leave to appeal against expansion of water bottling plant.
Landowners stunned to discover building or development could be banned.
Iwi and hapū have called for a delay in the hearing to allow greater input from Māori.
New Zealand geckos can fetch thousands of dollars on the international market.
Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.