Unique court ruling ends decade of 'vexatious' legal action
Decision a first under Environment Court's new powers
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Ray Avery: Court delay may scuttle 'Million Babies' concert
Environment Court is not expected to rule on concert until October.
'Million Babies' concert at Auckland's Eden Park get huge support
Poll finds 91 per cent in favour of charity event at Eden Park.
Dairy effluent affects stream for 2.2km
Directors of Block 8 Farm fined $54,000 in Environment Court
Environment Court for charity concert battle
Opposition to the Eden Park concert has come from former PM among others.
Auckland Council fights to prevent housing
Auckland Council is adamant housing should not occur at Crater Hill and Okura.
Health risk: Environment Court bans toilets at Puhoi property
The court has stepped in over concerns the toilets could pose a health risk.
Defence Force says it uses fire eco-foam
Defence Force is unsure how to respond to Horizons Regional Council's abatement notice.
Gravel extractors grind neighbours' gears
Russell Roads has paid handsomely for resource consent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
New Govt water plan would curb intensification
Tough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.
Rachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?
Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality
Farmer 'wiped out' third of rare NZ plant species
Brent Thomas says he is "horrified" and is working to reach a collaborative solution.
Housing stopped on Auckland volcano
A court has ruled out housing development on a privately owned volcano in Auckland.
WorkSafe still probing port incident
Three Port workers worried about fumes took themselves to hospital on Thursday.
Māori fume at jagged Te Mata Peak track
Another u-turn over the Te Mata Peak track. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
It's one of Auckland's most historic buildings. So why are people being told to stay away?
Neighbour dismisses risk of "beautiful" hall he wants saved from demolition.
Lindis River is dry, but fields still green
Otago rivers are dry in some sections but farmers are still fighting against restrictions.
Man who built fence blocking million-dollar view loses court battle
The Walmsleys were ordered to pay $72,500 in legal costs for their fence.
Fed Farmers drop Northland GMO appeal
Federated Farmers signals the end of lengthy legal saga over GMO regulation in Northland.
High stakes: Arborist occupies tree to save it from developers
An arborist has blocked developers efforts to fell a historic Norfolk pine tree.
Passions high over natural assets
What policies are parties proposing to manage and protect our natural resources?
Local Focus: Mining in the Coromandel?
MBIE appeal could make it easier. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Catherine Delahunty: Counting dam cost
Call me old fashioned but I thought the regional council was meant to look after water.
New fields look likely for Albert-Eden
Local board seems set to vote for upgrade to hybrid turf at Fowlds Park.
Councils reach agreement to review wastewater plant
Central Hawke's Bay Council has dodged a possible $600,000 fine
Anger at council move to abandon 35 properties
A fight is brewing over a council move requiring more than 30 property owners to move.
Council loses appeal over 'ground level' meaning
The council believes the ruling could have implications for property development.
Council back to court over Ruataniwha dam
HBRC to join others seeking Environment Court clarification on dam project consent.
Goalposts could shift on dam
Hawke's Bay Regional Council recommended to add and alter RWSS conditions precedent.
Wind farm tower worth $50k vandalised
Wires securing the pole were cut in what the trust says was the work of an ''extremist''.
High-level report: RMA should be replaced
Linchpin legislation for the environment should be swapped for a new law, report finds.
Rena health risks challenged in court
WATERY GRAVE: The stern of the Rena photographed earlier this month on Astrolabe Reef. PHOTO/SUPPLIED 130317sp51bop_rena.JPG By John
Rena wreckage 'not a health risk'
Lawyer says almost all iwi accept abandoning ship's remains should be allowed.
Pilots want brakes on runway hearing
Airline pilots want to delay a planning hearing regarding extension on Wellington Airport's runway.