New ZealandWhy the RMA is being scrapped (again) and what it means for your backyardHerald political editor, Thomas Coughlan, is with us to break it down.Watch16 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandRehette Stoltz on Gisborne council staffing, RMA reforms and 2026 planNow LGNZ president, Stoltz insists her first priority remains being mayor of Gisborne.16 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNo conviction for illegal Mt Eden buildings: Real estate agent's job a factorBlockhouse Bay agent James Lu and builder Xian Fan Liu pleaded guilty to charges.15 Jan 08:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why this election will be unlike any otherOPINION: Labour’s reliance on allies and unions' claims make it a big target.14 Jan 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyOn the up: Multi-unit dwellings push residential consents aheadAlmost 36,000 homes consented in year to November.13 Jan 11:26 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyLizard lives on the line? Major Aussie housing developer pledges to protect animals at Queenstown siteSeveral hectares of lizard habitat at Homestead Bay are involved.13 Jan 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: How to achieve real bipartisanship on infrastructureOPINION: Do the Chrises agree on more than we realise?06 Jan 11:04 PM
New Zealand'Treated like a terrorist': Lodge owners fume at six-hour council raidCompliance officers and police asked dozens of tenants to leave, then broke through locks.06 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldAltadena fire recovery: One year on, town rebuilds after deadly blazeNearly 6000 Altadena homes were destroyed or damaged in the Eaton Fire.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Leggett: Can emerging infrastructure bipartisanship survive an election campaign?Research shows a stable project pipeline could save $2.3b to $4.7b every year.29 Dec 05:00 PM
KahuWhy Poroti Springs kaitiaki must now take their water rights case to the High CourtThe trust is seeking $100,000 in damages over cultural and economic loss.23 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: RMA reform could be the big fix Willis will be able to trump over RichardsonOPINION: It could be 'the greatest single economic reform in a generation'.17 Dec 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Utterly disappointing': Gisborne politicians split over RMA reformsThe new planning system is expected to fully replace the Resource Management Act by 2027.16 Dec 10:19 PM
OpinionFaster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detailOPINION: More permissive zoning may speed building yet weaken local voices and iwi rights.15 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyHow much underground water will the new Waiwera Thermal Springs use?The old pools used 292,000 cubic metres annually. The new ones could take 325,000cu m.12 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandDebris flow fallout: Queenstown construction giants sentenced over hillside slipThe slip damaged 10 homes and forced 41 people to evacuate Reavers Lane.12 Dec 04:44 AM
New ZealandNew Zealand's fastest growing district has high hopes for RMA changesSelwyn Mayor, Lydia Giddon hopes ditching RMA will help speed things up for the region.Watch10 Dec 06:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPosh doggy daycare Pets and Pats sold on brink of collapse, owing $358,000Liquidator of the company that once held Pets and Pats says he's investigating the sale.10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW daily panel: Social media ban, the Resource Management Act and mispronouncing namesMark Crysell and Sarah Henry go head to head on the big issues of the day.Watch09 Dec 08:34 PM
New ZealandPolitical panel: David Seymour and Marama DavidsonGreens' Davidson and ACT’s Seymour debate RMA reform, social media bans and the latest poll.Watch09 Dec 06:48 PM
New ZealandBuilders react as government ditches RMA, promises new laws will add annual $3b to the economyCertified Builders Chairman, Nick Farrelly reveals his take on the governments decision to bin RMA.Watch09 Dec 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonSimon Wilson: The reason Chris Bishop seems so confused OPINION: Chris Bishop is the minister for almost everything, but he's not running things. 09 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘Transformational': Business groups, farmers, welcome RMA reforms Federated Farmers described it as a 'red letter day' for the agricultural sector. 09 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandWatch: Political Editor Thomas Coughlan breaks down the RMA reformsThomas Coughlan analyses the proposed RMA reforms. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Dec 02:03 AM
PoliticsWatch: Chris Bishop announces RMA ReformsRMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop outlines the 10 big system shifts. Video / Mark MitchellWatch09 Dec 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
AnalysisThomas CoughlanGovernment to unveil radical overhaul of RMA today, slashing consent requirements The announcement will be made shortly after 1pm.08 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Harman: Tense year ahead as tight Budget, health costs and climate targets collideNicola Willis has just $2.4b new spending to spread across the 2026 Budget.08 Dec 04:00 AM
PoliticsLuxon dismisses need for wider McSkimming inquiry after questions about ministers’ knowledgeLuxon fielded questions about allegations made by the former police boss.08 Dec 02:40 AM
New ZealandA blue view for the PM: Christopher Luxon visits Hawke’s Bay berry giantGourmet Blueberries employs about 100 staff year-round, doubling at harvest time.03 Dec 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Fit for purpose' – North Harbour Hospital expansion to meet rising demandAuckland has 10 new private Allevia operating theatres. Now it will get a further seven.02 Dec 11:47 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNew terrace homes rising on ex-Unitec land at CarringtonG.J. Gardiner has arrived on the site to begin the first 51 of a planned 350-home project.02 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand32 more dairy farms for Canterbury as some grain growers go for milkUp to 25,000 more dairy cows could be added to Canterbury's herd this year.01 Dec 01:55 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyPāpāmoa's Pacific Lakes retirement village opens new $40m community centreThree hundred residents get new amenities at their village: a new central hub.27 Nov 08:00 PM
