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NZ judges increasingly from white, affluent backgrounds
NZ judges are turning into a rich, mostly white group, Chief Justice says.
Access denied: Thousands self-represent in court due to cost
Figures released by the Ministry of Justice show the size of the worrying trend.
Too much plane noise: Developer wins landmark case
Defence Minister claims urban sprawl now a threat to national security.
Avocado growers in Aupouri Peninsula hamstrung by appeal
Appeal forces delay in drawing water from aquifer to nourish avocado plants in Northland.
Community get a voice on new youth justice facility in South Auckland
The ministry wants to repurpose an existing facility into a youth justice residence.
The key players of Ihumātao land struggle
The occupation is unlikely to end soon.
Forest & Bird files Environment Court appeal
Call for more protection of endangered birds under Northland's Regional Plan.
Northland DHB files toxic air appeal in Environment Court
Northland DHB challenges aspects of the proposed Regional Plan on air and water quality.
Intensive farming rules divide council, environment groups
Environmentalists want plan change "called in" - Horizons chairman opposed to it.
'You don't own it': Neighbours fight over million-dollar view
David Walmsley says the view of the harbour does not belong to his neighbours.
'Last ditch' appeal: The fence is down but fight continues
Battles are still being fought over the long-gone fence that blocked million-dollar views.
Row over Auckland wharf extension: Minister steps in
David Parker has some issues over filling in the Waitematā Harbour with more concrete.
A way forward on the Ihumātao dispute
G L Smith writes of a way through the impasse over Fletcher Building's development plans.
Mr Brown can't flush it down: Court blocks man using loo
Dean Brown said it had been made out like he was poisoning the people of Hawke's Bay.
Kauri given temporary protection, group pleads for permanency
Save Our Kauri Trust want Auckland Council to reinstate protections for the ancient kauri.
Judge hands down $140,000 in fines for effluent spill
Owners of the southern hemisphere's largest stockyards were fined for effluent discharge.
First look at $250m America's Cup village development
Almost $250 million of your money's being spent - find out how.
'Reckless' Airbnb operator's $12k fine for shipping containers
Owner "took risk with other people's lives" using shipping containers as accommodation.
1000-house project scrapped after developer gives up fight
Controversial plan to build $1.4 billion housing development sunk by drawn-out appeals.
Gary Gotlieb: We have to stand up to council bureaucrats
COMMENT: Auckland's council is run by bureaucrats, not the elected members.
Hancock and McCreanor: Clash looming over Ihumātao
COMMENT: Government needs to step in against housing scheme at Ihumatao.
Chairman blasts his own council over water warnings
Chairman annoyed because warning puts off visitors to reserve and campground
$750m rich-lister defends helipad plans - as new battle takes off
Auckland Council has "issues" with construction of boatshed helipad at Rod Duke mansion.
Ruling could set precedent for mining on council reserves
A court ruling issued today could mean council reserves are better protected from mining.
Win for community group over water bottling appeal
A community group set up to protect Otakiri Springs has had a small court victory.
News in brief: Fashion show; dairy robbery; school band's success; tartan is tops
News in brief: Fashion on show; school success; aggravated robbery; council acquires land
The death of a lake: 'We fix it or rename it Lake Horror-whenua'
Looking for clarity in the murk of a polluted lake. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Concern about empty bases at America's Cup
Team NZ and the Environment Court agree Auckland needs seven bases for the cup.
Infighting: Council-controlled organisation hires lawyers to take on... the council
Goff supports intensification on Dominion Rd and wants bureaucrats to agree on a plan.
Ratepayers the loser in expensive Auckland Council internal spat
A senior partner and a second lawyer at Russell McVeagh are on the ratepayer payroll.
Consent blunder: 430 home owners forced to reapply
Nearly 140 affected owners have building consent and been advised to take legal advice.
$66,500 fine for LMNZ after Whanganui River discharge
Land Meat New Zealand blames failure of a pump for waste discharge into Whanganui River.
Nitrogen leaching maximums to be raised
Changing numbers on table will not increase nitrogen in waterways, councillors say