New Zealand'Good outcome': Trial reopening for Tauranga street closed seven years The Hairini St slip lane was closed to avoid a three-lane merge at a notorious bottleneck.22 Jul 11:46 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?OPINION: Whanganui's council paid 40 people $500 to come up with a recommendation or two.22 Jul 06:00 PM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne District Council does not back LGNZ campaign against rates-cappingGisborne residents face an average 9.95% rate increase this year.21 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Experience, not noise': Diane Calvert joins Wellington mayoralty raceA few weeks ago, Calvert said she wouldn't run for mayor. She's changed her mind.18 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandHow Gisborne plans to engage youth voters in the local body electionsOver 40% of Gisborne residents are under 29, but they're under-represented.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandSpeedway secures Baypark lease extension to 2039Under the deal, Speedway Racing will upgrade the North Stand at their cost.18 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandHe's NZ's longest-serving councillor – and he's not done yetRotorua's Trevor Maxwell will go beyond 50 years as a councillor if re-elected.17 Jul 08:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
New ZealandRural community 'in shock' as industrial park greenlitIt will add up to 125 vehicle movements an hour on local roads.16 Jul 09:04 PM
New Zealand'Tipping point to extinction': Orca expert fears marina fast-track applicationDr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.16 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandNew home for Tauranga netball: $14m Baypark plan progressesThe new facility will include a new building plus 14 asphalt and nine cushioned courts.14 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
New Zealand'Plague of hoons' on motorbikes tearing up Tauranga parks'Off they go waving their finger in the air.'13 Jul 07:03 PM
New Zealand'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandRotorua council takes back control of parking servicesThe decision ends the fully outsourced parking model introduced in mid-2018.09 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay Mayor seeks fourth term amid election challengeShe faces CHB farmer and resident Will Foley in the October elections.08 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrivedAuckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNoisy nights, potholes and damaged tyres: Rural community shares concerns over trucks on roadA petition from residents highlights noise from 1.30am, speeding trucks and road damage.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne resident fights council over property red-stickered bachHigh fences and danger signs line many properties on Makorori Beach Rd.04 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Game-changer': $56.4m irrigation funding unveiled“It strengthens water resilience and unlocks new economic opportunities."03 Jul 10:31 PM
New Zealand'Oh hell, yeah': Pensioner moves from leaky caravan to new elder villageSteven Connelly, 67, has shifted into a new home in Katikati after six years in a caravan.03 Jul 07:32 AM
New Zealand'Scary stuff': Locals on crash corner fear it will take a death to get it fixed'There’s a lot of traffic going through there and it’s a really sharp, ugly bend.'02 Jul 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobsThe deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.02 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandGisborne rates to increase by 9.95% on average, $400 or less for most residentsRate revenue will rise by 9.95%, with the first instalments to be sent this month.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne highway speed limits kept low after strong community supportMore than 1200 submissions were received during the six-week consultation.30 Jun 12:39 AM
New Zealand80,000 books: Library service reaches schools, rest homes and young offendersSome customers have been using the service for more than 20 years.28 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFormer MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seatHe was a list MP for NZ First and cleared of allegations in 2016.27 Jun 01:54 AM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapūThe decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.26 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandGeothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP townThe project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.26 Jun 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councilsOPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?26 Jun 05:00 PM
