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Council working to keep gifted farm free from wastewater

Pain Farm was originally gifted for sports and playground use in 1932.

'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno

'I just knew that one day this would happen.'

Property manager fined $3500 for breaching healthy homes standards

Quinovic acknowledged the breaches and confirmed exemplary damages were paid.

Takeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-up

Cabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.

'Beyond ridiculous': Neighbours almost sell 87-year-old's $800k home over $51k debt

John Boardman faced losing his home for a body corporate debt he claims was a 'scam'

Government compromises with Auckland on housing, U-turns on 'sausage flat' promise

Auckland will opt out of the 'sausage flat' law but other councils will be forced to stay.

Residents stop contractors' work on 15-metre cell tower in Gisborne

Residents are peacefully protesting a cell tower in their neighbourhood, blocking work.

Excessive heat: Tenant quits lease after apartment hits almost 44C

A laptop battery expanded and pot plants died within a day in the extreme heat.

New study out on Kirkpatrick plan for K Rd, Colliers moves Westgate properties: Property Insider

What would planned K Rd building do to the area? Give it a $135m boost, a new study shows.

'Insanity': Auckland villa owners told double-glazed windows violate heritage rules

Owners installed double-glazed windows without council consent. Now they have to go.

First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans

Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.

Oliver Hartwich: The missing piece in New Zealand's growth puzzle

OPINION: Something fundamental is still holding New Zealand back.

The hunt for equity: Fast-track ‘real game-changer’ for mining

Gold prices have reached record levels, touching US$3500 an ounce.

Why global investors are eyeing New Zealand

Global instability's opened a window for NZ to pitch itself as a safe haven for investors.

'Past the first hurdle' - Fletcher Living on progress at $500m The Hill

Fletcher bought site in 2021, earthworks now advanced, first four homes nearly finished.

Court orders removal of unauthorised structures in Bay of Islands

A company ignored requests to remove a pontoon and rubber fenders.