New ZealandProposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown outThe Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.17 Dec 10:17 PM
New Zealand'These little things mean a lot': Rural projects transform community spacesNew footpaths, swings and CCTV have upgraded a number of Rotorua's rural areas.17 Dec 03:03 PM
New Zealand'Nothing more for ratepayer': Councillor slams water infrastructure planGisborne debates water options: Lower short-term costs vs long-term savings.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMauao to close for repair of vandalised pounamuTauranga's landmark Mauao will be closed so the vandalised pounamu can be repaired.16 Dec 04:02 AM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau iwi marks 'significant milestone' in council relations'We are adamant we must cut a path forward.'16 Dec 03:01 AM
New Zealand'Gutless racism': Sacred pounamu touchstone vandalised in 'despicable' act'Illiterate reprobates' blamed as compass atop maunga in Mount Maunganui vandalised.13 Dec 03:38 AM
New Zealand'Standing with them': Gisborne council's stance against Treaty BillGisborne Council opposes Treaty Principles Bill, citing threats to local partnerships.12 Dec 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Panicked voice of oppression': Council backs iwi roles despite flood of oppositionIwi representatives will vote on council committees despite thousands of opposing emails.11 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandHas this beloved golf course been saved? Depends who you askA heated council debate includes claims of 'coercion' and 'disrespectful' behaviour.11 Dec 04:03 PM
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
