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‘Totally reckless' planning rules on hold
Dangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.
87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having it
He made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.
'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls
'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'
Congestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga moving
The current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.
Far North folk asked how they want to be represented on council
The Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.
No 'squabbles' and no 'bad behaviour', potential Tauranga councillors advised
'The way to get things done, of course, is to collaborate,' says a local body politician.
One-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot scheme
A number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.
One million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - again
A river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown on council’s long-term plan
The mayor is speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.
Tiny school's win in fight to protect students from 'appalling behaviour'
The school fought to stop intensification impacting children's privacy.
From $800 to $37,000: City bid to hike field fees slated as a ‘cash grab'
The proposed fee structure is based on a single week of training time.
'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'
Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.
Council urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increases
About 50 people packed council chambers.
Calls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue
”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”
‘Like giving candy, then taking it away’': Support dog banned from pools
Jarrod Tumai cares for a teenager with nonverbal autism.
Mouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ finds
Local councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.
‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hut
Vandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.
Fears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucks
Severe weather washed out the original bridge.
Why the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi Day
The mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.
Community meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'
The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.
Century-long saga: The six moves to change this village’s name
The names National Park and Waimarino have been pondered multiple times.
Lakeside 2024: Rain no show-stopper for packed Lakefront concert
Local and Aotearoa performers entertained the thousands on Saturday.
Far North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi Day
The refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.
Changes, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parking
Costs are more than income from parking.
Far North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence
'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'
'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted Waiho
A full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.
Tauranga’s four-year council term a first for New Zealand
An election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.
'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake
'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'
Government department adviser in firing line for ‘potential conflict of interest’ as Rātana speaker
The speaker is being investigated by the government department he works for.
Boatie fears he may lose foot after boat ramp injury, flesh-eating bacteria
He said doctors told him they found some of the bacteria 'had been dissolving the flesh'.
Nurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20k
Amanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.
'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline
'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'
Border collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attack
Paul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".