Fire at Warren Sinclair’s plastic-burning plant in Whangārei burned out of control, according to emergency service’s notes
In July 2026, Environment Court Judge Jeff Smith ruled the plant didn’t need consent, labelling it a “permitted…
Convicted triple murderer Erin Patterson approved Ozempic after weight gain
Erin Patterson has been gaining weight in prison after barely leaving her cell. Photo / Supreme Court of…
Northern Motorway extension: Foreign farmland lease deal approved for Ara Tūhono Warkworth to Te Hana
The limited partnership leasing the land is owned by Spanish infrastructure investment firm Acciona Concesiones SL and British…
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…