New ZealandCouncil note blames keeper: familyThe family of a zookeeper killed by a tiger at Hamilton Zoo last year are horrified a letter sent to Australasian zoos appears to blame the keeper for her death.14 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil postpones court appearance over zoo deathThe Hamilton City Council has postponed its first court appearance in relation to its prosecution after of one of its zoo keepers was mauled by a tiger.22 May 10:47 PM
KahuTainui Group rolling on freight hubOne of the country's wealthiest tribes is preparing for the first stage of its biggest land development push.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan leaps to rescue of dog attack victimA passer-by is being hailed a hero after he jumped over a fence and repeatedly whacked a dog with a broom stick to stop it from attacking its owner.30 Sep 05:23 AM
New ZealandMayor: Govt needs to rule on fluorideHamilton mayor Julie Hardaker says people are over the fluoridation issue and just want decisions made about their drinking water.28 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil worker: I was bulliedHamilton City Council insists it doesn't have a bullying problem - but former staff say that appears to be the case only because the problem is easy to hide.24 Aug 08:27 PM
New ZealandBullying caused death, says widowA Hamilton woman has asked the coroner to investigate whether her husband's death was triggered by workplace bullying, fearing a "toxic" work environment at the Hamilton City Council may have pushed him to breaking point.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandLoiterers intimidating Hamilton localsA Hamilton radio personality - sick of his fiance being leered at and heckled - wants action to address antisocial behaviour in the central city's plaza.08 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandCouncil takes on more 'spin doctors'The number of "spin doctors" at Hamilton City Council has increased in the past two years while six other positions in the communications unit have disappeared.24 Apr 11:24 PM
New ZealandAppeals for Dunedin rodeo banThe International Rodeo could be barred from returning to Forsyth Barr Stadium if the Dunedin City Council agrees to a plea from animal rights group Safe.11 Feb 08:34 PM
New ZealandHamilton's new house rules lambastedA council has gone to extreme lengths to create safer neighbourhoods by preventing home owners from building garages ahead of the house, and forcing more living on to the front yard with little privacy.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil staff prepare to take action in pay disputeHamilton City Council union members are ready to take industrial action after pay negotiations stalled.26 Nov 04:30 PM
