New Zealand'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closedSlips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.04 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandProtesters and petition aim to end cycle-friendly Grey St trialThe council is calling for patience and understanding as tempers flare.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayedIf approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.03 Jul 07:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne faces costly clean-up as woody debris clog beaches and waterwaysDismayed and disheartened by yet another debris build-up.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPetition calls for Palestine flag to fly outside Gisborne District CouncilGDC empathetic but foreign policy is a matter for the Government, says mayor.02 Jul 04:59 PM
New Zealand'No respect for the ratepayer's money': Farmer fed up with road conesRay Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.01 Jul 11:17 PM
New ZealandGisborne CBD saved from alcohol policy banNew Class 1 restaurants are not allowed to open within 150m of 'sensitive sites'.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debateRobert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.28 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandHarcourts Dancing for Hospice: Dancer nerves on the up as the date draws nearerThe tummy is turning thinking about the big night.27 Jun 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone showRotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.27 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandOcean Farm: Where waste is turned to goldOcean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxedRelaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.27 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspectiveA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:50 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for councilA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:49 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopefulA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandMinister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount MaunganuiThe changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.27 Jun 06:34 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weatherGisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.27 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandMayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business eventBusiness community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Hopelessness and betrayal': Councillor backs call for sewerage scheme investigationIt comes as the council approves its 10-year-plan - and sets rates.26 Jun 08:02 PM
KahuNorthland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government pushTwo of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include communityCitizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.26 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housingA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 11:14 PM
New Zealand'It's lifting restrictions': New app combines tech, culture and science to reach youth'They become the scientists ... become kaitiaki for our ngahere.'25 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandCut-off farmers get specialised first aid training, as repairing bridges is taking timeOngoing wait taking a mental toll on stricken farmers.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'25 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix TaurangaA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tapeA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.24 Jun 11:40 PM
New ZealandThree, two, one, jump! Children make a splash at opening of leisure poolThe mayor described it as years in the making.24 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandHopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from floodingManaging the Wanganui River is increasingly challenging.24 Jun 01:01 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costsA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.24 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for TaurangaA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.23 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tim MaltbyA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.23 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandNo action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closureSouth Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.21 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-KingLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 04:00 AM
