Election 2026: Mariameno Kapa-Kingi’s new party approved by Electoral Commission
Te Tai Tokerau Party The commission pondered whether the name of Kapa-Kingi’s new party would confuse voters, given…
Auckland waterfront skyscrapers get final fast-track approval, ministers say it shows how fast the scheme works
Today, Precinct told the NZX that resource consent approval had been granted for the development of the Downtown…
National’s Helensville MP Chris Penk breaks ranks on Waimauku West development over flooding concerns
“Unfortunately (and even, in some cases, tragically) the effects of severe weather have damaged property and caused safety…
Kings Quarry hits full production after four-year Fast Track approval
The quarry’s location reduced the need for long-distance transport, cutting about 12,000 tonnes of carbon emissions and saving…
Bremworth takeover scrapped as key investors oppose Godfrey Hirst deal
Bremworth said it was continuing discussions over extending the scheme implementation agreement after the delays in obtaining regulatory…
Te Huia train fares to rise 25% as Waikato councillors back increase
The council said that rising diesel costs, linked to the Middle East war, also influenced the decision, with…
Memorial bench approved for Tyler Porter at Arkles Bay after year-long wait
His mum, Shara-Lee Porter, said she was relieved the bench was finally approved. “I’ve stuck by this for…
New Zealand to buy MH-60R helicopters, MK 54 torpedoes in $2.7b US deal
The US approval for the sale follows comments from US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth that amounted to…
Woolworths gains approval to sell alcohol at new Flaxmere supermarket
Medical Officer of Health Dr Michael Radford said positioning the alcohol in Aisle 1, adjacent to self-checkout, created…
Did Tom Phillips case spark Government’s last-minute homeschool law change?
In New Zealand, “certificates of exemption” from school are available through an online application on the ministry website,…
Ministry of Education approved Tom Phillips’ application to homeschool his family
“All three of the Phillips children had valid certificates of exemption for home education,” Marcus Freke, the director…
Te Rahui: NZ’s largest approved solar farm underway between Taupō and Napier
The first rows of panels installed at the Te Rahui solar farm. Photo / John Cowpland / Alphapix Work on…