New Zealand‘It's time’: $128m Tauranga museum greenlit after 25 years of talksTauranga will have a museum by 2029 after talking about it for 25 years.10 Dec 06:04 AM
New ZealandFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
New Zealand'Warms our hearts': Profits from Maketū Pies to fund community training, say ownersLocal praise as Maketū Pies profits to aid Te Arawa youth training.09 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandGisborne unveils water filter unit especially designed for the isolated regionThe portable water unit can supply fresh water in mass during severe weather events.09 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCity considers installing fluoride-free water tap at the borderSupplying unfluoridated water to Tauranga locals will be discussed at a meeting on Monday.08 Dec 03:03 AM
New ZealandRegional MPs object to Air NZ cutting 'vital' Wellington flightsRotorua leaders welcome Auckland flights but worry about losing key Wellington service.06 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandFarmers hope for cattle river grazing renewalsConservation groups have long opposed allowing cattle in the braided river valleys.05 Dec 10:50 PM
New ZealandGisborne council slaps Aratu Forests with fresh enforcement orderAratu Forests receives a second enforcement order application in five months.05 Dec 04:15 AM
New ZealandCautious optimism in tiny town as iconic pie company given third lifeThe new owner was among 'a number of interested parties'.05 Dec 04:13 AM
New ZealandThousands spent on unsuccessful wallaby huntDroppings discovered which likely belonged to a wallaby but the culprit was never found.05 Dec 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Too old': Local board chairman claims 'ageism' forced him to quit the roleThe Waihī Beach Community Board chairman stepped down at a tense meeting.05 Dec 12:25 AM
New ZealandWhānau rally for city's first Māori ward councillor struck by rare illnessLocals will climb Mauao to fundraise for Tauranga councillor Mikaere Sydney.03 Dec 11:25 PM
New Zealand‘So angry’: Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington’s freshwater rule change delayGisborne councillors oppose Wellington's rule change, seeking exemption.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga's new bus service: $5 fare arrives in 2025 after trial successTauranga's new on-demand bus service is hugely popular but fares will rise to cover costs.29 Nov 04:06 AM
New ZealandLiquidators to run Maketū Pies as they seek buyerThe first liquidators' report indicates when creditors may be paid by.29 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne council faces challenges with proposed new national forestry standardsGisborne councillors worry new NES-CF will limit local control over forestry regulations.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'There is no Planet B': Gisborne council debates aspirational net-zero by 2030 timelineCyclone Gabrielle shifts focus; key climate plans delayed, affecting net-zero goals.28 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Unacceptable': Rural residents fight planned facility for reintegrating ex-prisonersA 6-year-old service started by a reformed former drug lord proposes a move to Waikite.28 Nov 12:04 AM
New ZealandThe first results are in: How satisfied is Tauranga with its new council?And is new Mayor Mahé Drysdale happy with the report card?27 Nov 04:02 PM
New ZealandGisborne's $6.7k give-way sign'It was once facing the wrong way for 10 days,' a local said.27 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Rad' Rotorua skatepark project rolls closer to realityProgress comes after those involved twice feared for its future.27 Nov 01:28 AM
New ZealandTauranga council tight-lipped after marine precinct sale haltedThe council is taking legal advice as it decides next steps for the marine precinct deal.26 Nov 04:17 AM
New Zealand'It hurts a lot': Locals react to potential closure of iconic pie business"It's part of our life here."25 Nov 08:31 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale stopped after interim injunction grantedThe council has also been served with judicial review proceedings.22 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandTolaga Bay resident urges council action on historic wharf and hallClive Bibby calls for Gisborne council to take over maintenance of the historic landmarks.22 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSolar farm, terminal extension: Airport plan sets out ambitious futureThe airport is built on land confiscated by the Crown in 1866.22 Nov 03:00 PM
KahuSeymour refuses to ‘bow down’ to his hapū leaders over Treaty Principles Bill'He has disregarded our voice and continued with this divisive kaupapa.'22 Nov 07:22 AM
New ZealandCommunity boards facing axeWestern Bay of Plenty District could have fewer councillors to vote for next election.22 Nov 04:00 AM
BusinessKiwi pie company goes into liquidation'This decision has not been made lightly'.22 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandUnapologetic Hamilton councillor won't face further consequences for rantAndrew Bydder was found to have breached code of conduct but won't apologise.21 Nov 09:03 PM
New ZealandGisborne's speed limit changes under threat as Govt shifts gearsGisborne implemented reduced speed limits in July, supported by public consultation.21 Nov 03:14 AM
New Zealand'Grabbing his shotgun': Council granted injunction after threats, abuse reportedLocal Democracy Reporting obtained the decision through the court.21 Nov 01:22 AM
New Zealand'Feel the wairua': $300k sculpture by Rotorua artist unveiled in Tauranga CBDA 7-tonne sculpture by a has been unveiled in Tauranga's Red Square.21 Nov 01:02 AM
New ZealandShould over 65s get free parking? Petition presented to Hastings councilHastings council to consider free parking for Super Gold cardholders after one man's push.20 Nov 09:09 PM
