OpinionJohn Roughan<i>John Roughan</i>: Hidden danger in sacred sandThere would be plenty of mana in customary marine title without the power to exclude the public from sacred sand.05 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDEmploymentGreen light for Contact's Taupo geothermal plansPlans to build New Zealand's biggest geothermal power station are a step closer to reality, with Contact winning draft approval for its 250 megawatt Tauhara station.01 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandRoof of $10m stadium sagged during constructionQuestions are being raised about the strength of Stadium Southland's now collapsed roof.20 Sep 10:17 PM
ConstructionDevelopers built on unsafe land - mayorThe mayor of Christchurch says developers built on land that could turn into 'murky soup' after an earthquake, despite opposition from the council. 10 Sep 01:47 AM
New ZealandBeach houses draw record protestsThere have been more than 1000 submissions against plans to build houses on an unspoilt Coromandel beach.01 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandChums battle to save paradiseHundreds have mobilised in a last-ditch protest to save a pristine, world-renowned Coromandel beach from development.13 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandUnstoppable march of the giant pylonsWhen Beverley Hamilton married her husband Sean 24 years ago, she fell in love with her new home too. Now, her dream has been shattered.16 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandWest Coast village on market for $1mA West Coast village is up for sale for $1m24 Jun 08:00 PM
Opinion<i>Geoff Hardy:</i> Think twice before patching up a leaky homeIt is notoriously hard to fix up a leaky building that has been poorly designed or built to start with.07 Jun 04:00 PM
EnergyMeridian and DOC request hold on dam appealsMeridian 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.23 May 11:13 PM