Developers built on unsafe land - mayor
The mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council.
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Chums battle to save paradise
Hundreds have mobilised in a last-ditch protest to save a pristine, world-renowned Coromandel beach from development.
Unstoppable march of the giant pylons
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<i>Geoff Hardy:</i> Think twice before patching up a leaky home
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Meridian and DOC request hold on dam appeals
Meridian Energy and DOC have filed a joint memorandum in the Environment Court requesting the appeals relating to the Mokihinui hydro proposal be put on hold.
<i>Chris Finlayson:</i> Shared governance of healthy river at heart of Treaty deal
Chris Finlayson writes on how the Waikato River Settlement Act benefits the whole nation.
Hotchin in sun, neighbours in hell
Mark Hotchin has flown his personal trainer from Auckland to Hawaii to play tennis, teach him how to surf and to help improve his golf swing.
Govt plans may give fisheries minister extra powers
Amendments to aquaculture legislation may allow the fisheries minister to override regional coastal plans in 'exceptional circumstances'.