New Zealand'The smell is quite rancid': Rotting lake weed takes over lakefrontStormy weather has again washed ashore a large amount of the now decaying weed.19 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
KahuKaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local electionsThe Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.18 Apr 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Delicate balance': School explores options for on-site farmThe farm animals are staying, but the use of the land is being extended.18 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Very pleased': West Coast flood protection weathers the stormFlood defences across southern Westland stood the test of last week's bad weather.17 Apr 10:28 PM
New ZealandAt least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.17 Apr 06:09 AM
New ZealandLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandCall for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafeBut one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.16 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor Nobby Clark subject to code of conduct complaintThe mayor used racially charged language when he appeared on a satirical news show.16 Apr 05:54 AM
New Zealand‘It’s going to kill business’: The seaside suburb eyeing paid parkingOne business owner fears paid parking will drive shoppers away.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'12 Apr 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'11 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Concerned': NZ Post delivery cuts will hurt rural communities - MPFrom June 29, NZ Post will no longer deliver to most rural addresses on Saturdays.10 Apr 10:44 PM
New Zealand'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle''The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'10 Apr 05:45 AM
KahuGisborne District Council will formally support Māori wardsLocal body elections in 2025 will have binding referendums on the matter.09 Apr 06:54 PM
New ZealandPublic worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss saysHe sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years awayThe new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.08 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandGovt rejects council's claim over who should cough up emergency services fundingCouncil is questioning why it is having to top up funding for critical health services.08 Apr 12:30 AM
New ZealandLobby group claims commission is ‘trampling over local democracy’Tolley said she would prefer hybrid local governance because democracy sometimes fails.05 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandDead ducks and seagulls in Whangārei suburb victims of natural causesHot, dry weather in March is believed to have caused an avian botulism outbreak.04 Apr 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to townRichard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.03 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua workers reach new agreement after strike actionPay deal for InfraCore staff follows nine months of talks between unions and bosses.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandBattle against kōura-killing lake invaders takes centre stageWork to protect taonga species highlighted as iwi celebrates 100 years of its trust.31 Mar 01:01 AM
New ZealandCommunity binds together after teens threaten library for monthsBehaviour forces library to shorten its hours and roster staff on in pairs.29 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandRelief as council backs down on ‘nightmare’ fees for village'It would’ve been extremely difficult, sort of a nightmare situation.'28 Mar 04:37 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit reversal likely to affect hundreds of South Auckland roads The Govt says it plans to reverse Labour's blanket approach to speed reductions across NZ.28 Mar 04:02 AM
New Zealand'$84 a week to live in own homes': Ratepayers face 10.24 per cent rates rise'This is what we want to do – but will you be happy paying that price?'27 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Overworked and underpaid': They care for the land that cradles the dead, but don't get a living wageThey left their parks and cemeteries, to swap spades for protest signs.22 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandWorkers at 'lowest paying local council employer' to strike tomorrowMore than 70 workers will down tools for eight days.20 Mar 11:30 PM
New ZealandDrag queens' Rainbow Storytime cancelled over 'safety concerns'Decision follows 'hostile dialogue' and 'rapid spread of misinformation'.20 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on paid Mount parking, plans enforcement crackdownLocal businesses are pleased the council has backed down on paid parking plans.19 Mar 10:04 PM
