Who’s to blame when there’s a problem?
Rule changes for putting a granny flat on your section cut very little red tape, but move questions…
Abatement notice issued over wastewater plant stench, over 4500 complaints
Christchurch City Council has been issued with an abatement notice over the foul and persistent stench coming from…
Housing market confidence up as conditions favour buyers – ASB
The belief that now is the time to buy a house is at the highest point in more…
Dilapidated Wellington house a danger to passersby – residents
Residents of Wellington’s Lyall Bay fear a neglected property in the seaside suburb’s Queens Drive is in such…
Hot pools and hotels? Bold ideas for Kaikōura’s waterfront
Hot pools, upmarket accommodation and a cultural central have been mooted in a new proposal to secure the…
Gas leak reported in Petone
Petone residents have been advised to stay indoors and close windows after a gas leak this morning. Emergency…
Police to receive 24-hour move-on powers over rough sleepers
Police will gain new powers to issue move-on orders targeting rough sleepers, beggars and those displaying “disorderly behaviour”…
Infra boss’ critique of mega roading project costs
The Government’s mega-sized Roads of National Significance (RONS) programme is coming under increased scrutiny amid growing questions over…
Wellington residents clean poo spray off houses after severe weather
A film of toxic poo spray has coated homes around Wellington’s south coast after nearly a billion litres…
Sales plummet for business near Moa Point sewage spill
Businesses on Wellington’s South Coast are doing it tough since the failure of the Moa Point wastewater plant…
Wellington Water appoints new board chairperson
Wellington Water has appointed a new board chairperson after Nick Leggett resigned over the Moa Point wastewater failure…
Govt dials back Auckland upzoning, keeps density near trains
The Government has revealed it’ll lower Auckland’s housing capacity requirements — allowing councillors to pull back suburban upzoning…