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Retired judge urges halt to suburban Auckland housing push, as mayor warns of returning to scratch

Christopher Luxon's Government is weighing a lower Auckland housing number.

From garnet flop to fast-track bid: Veteran miner chases $80m Taiko funding

Robert Brand hopes to raise $80m for West Coast sand mine, including taxpayer-backed debt.

The Country: Is there a 'freshwater tax' in the RMA overhaul?

Jamie Mackay talks to Mark Hooper, Don Morrison, Mark de Lautour, and Rick Ladd.

Richard Prebble: Port saga exposes flaws in Luxon's fast-track planning reforms

OPINION: Ships turned away from Tauranga are costing exporters tens of millions a year.

Editorial: Communities can fight for voice in local government reforms

OPINION: Councils face the biggest shake-up since the 1989 local government reforms.

McApproved! Fast food giant wins 24/7 Wānaka restaurant consent without public input

The 450sq m restaurant on Sir Tim Wallis Drive will run 24/7 with drive-through.

Granny flats: What new rules mean for costs, consents and your rates

Hastings District Council says average consent savings are about $5500.

‘A shrine in the middle of nowhere’: Blue hillside of statues gets green light

A council commissioner found the 4.5m statues had more than minor impacts.

Tough medicine: Nicola Willis eyes scalpel for health spending in 2026 Budget

The Finance Minister also explains her thinking on fossil fuel imports and asset sales.