Doctor fined $36,500 for book of ‘demeaning’ patient photos and notes
The book included comments, accompanying a patient’s unnamed medical chart, claiming “the over 200kg club are almost always…
Port of Tauranga to compensate iwi for ‘wasted effort’ after aborting resource consent application
It is the latest in a long-running dispute over the proposed expansion of the ports of Tauranga, which…
Meridian gets consent for 120MW Bunnythorpe solar farm near Palmerston North
Guy Waipara, Meridian general manager development, said the Bunnythorpe farm would expand the company’s presence in Manawatū, where…
Auckland engineer who tried to film sex worker with smart glasses fights for suppression
Police seized the eyewear and confirmed they were Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, used to take photos, video and…
Hastings housing, golf plan near aerodrome: ‘No-complaint covenant’ in spotlight
According to that report, a no-complaint covenant was “not considered appropriate mitigation“, as the covenant could be challenged…
Tauriko Business Estate: Mitre 10 Trade and Distribution Centre consent approved
It would be a “central hub for trade supplies and distribution” across the Bay of Plenty. The building…
Northland Corridor Brynderwyn Hills alternative enters fast-track consent process
The Northland Corridor is a 100km stretch of highway connecting Auckland to Northland, split into three stages. The…
Hawke’s Bay’s new $25 million hospice granted consent in Hastings
The site where the new hospice will be built. Photo / Cranford Hospice Plans to build a new…
Milenta denied retrospective consent for Auckland restaurant building at Victoria Park
Adverse effects on heritage values, character and amenity were more than minor and had not been adequately avoided,…
Letters: Vaccinations, consent and what we need to learn when looking at New Zealand’s performance during Covid
I was an elected person on the Waitematā DHB at the time and saw this happening. People were…
The hidden reason houses cost too much – Roger Partridge
Upgrading trunk infrastructure to handle the extra load – the arterial pipes, the roads, the sewage capacity. Those…
Meet the Womb Witch: How Leigh McDaniel uses alternative methods for pelvic care
Leigh McDaniel always knew she was destined to become a witch. Growing up in Hawaii, she came from…