New ZealandVoting venues open to the last minute, ready for high noon on SaturdayMore than 50 venues across Hawke’s Bay and Tararua are accepting votes up to the deadline.09 Oct 03:03 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayor vows cheaper redo after $105m pool project haltedMayor Mahé Drysdale says the rebuild could now cost tens of millions less.08 Oct 09:31 PM
New ZealandDoctor struck off medical register twice now running for Gisborne CouncilRaawiri Gilgen was first struck off in 1989 for over-prescribing a depressant drug.08 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke's Bay voting rates well up on last local elections – so farVoter turnouts could be the highest in years – potentially driven by ward referendums.07 Oct 11:47 PM
New Zealand‘Absurd’: Rotorua mayoral hopeful hits out at video complaintIt was one of 10 electoral breaches identified in Rotorua across this election so far.07 Oct 06:16 PM
New Zealand‘It was never just about the land’: Iwi puts $5m towards kaitiakitangaTe Aitanga-a-Mahaki makes cash pledge to protect Titirangi and the Gisborne harbour.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand141-year-old rural hall for sale - No 8 wire charm includedA piece of the bathroom door is cut out so it can open without colliding with the toilet.06 Oct 09:02 PM
New Zealand‘Beyond common sense’: Hospo backlash over night market moveRotorua Night Market's trial shift to Kuirau Park is opposed by two long-standing backers.03 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne councillors sign off new rules for mobile tradersPolice checks will now be mandatory for all mobile trading applicants.03 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandEmpty streets, fewer sales: Businesses hit by new parking rulesOne owner says her café is losing $1000 a week since paid parking began.02 Oct 09:05 PM
New ZealandEnd of an era: Dargaville racecourse sold after century of racing historyThe 46.7ha property sold for under $1.7m, despite a $5.45m valuation.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDecision looming on Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King planThe council received 148 public submissions, with most opposing the plan.02 Oct 04:59 AM
New Zealand‘Brink of collapse’: Anger and confusion at new pensioner housing partnershipResidents of pensioner housing blocks in Rotorua face rental increases. 01 Oct 08:48 PM
New ZealandLeeder steps down after 12 years: The projects he's most proud ofDairy farmer Doug Leeder is retiring from the Bay of Plenty Regional Council.01 Oct 08:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Apathy is dangerous - here’s why you need to vote in your local electionsOPINION: We should not ignore local body elections.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat’s behind the mystery smell hanging over KawerauBay of Plenty Regional Council has fielded 41 odour complaints since Sept 21.30 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandRepairs yet to start on NZ's most-hit rail bridgeKiwiRail says the Tinwald viaduct, near Ashburton, gets struck at least 13 times a year.29 Sep 03:26 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate wants to ‘reconnect’ RotoruaHaehaetu Barrett also pledges to cut costs and help the community thrive.28 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCity council sank $4.7m into scrapped pool plansBut the council's new plan has the backing of several community sport groups.26 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Out of kilter': Region's bus fares hiked for first time in seven years'We have to show that we are committed to getting our finances right in public transport.'26 Sep 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Sorry Robert': Mayor accused of 'outburst' at rival at election forumTania Tapsell and Robert Lee also expressed opposite views on Rainbow Storytimes. 26 Sep 03:00 AM
Wellington'Diabolical': Ex-mayors fume as pay info, council sexual harassment claim in desk at tipThe cache containing serious workplace allegations was in a old desk sold at the dump.25 Sep 09:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJulia Talbot-Jones: Synching local elections with general polls could boost turnoutOPINION: Turnout in local elections has fallen to about 40%, half that of general polls.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidate Shakaina Fraser revelling in ‘dark horse’ tagGetting people off the streets is a key issue: 'Some used to own or rent homes'.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's the first of everything': Jackie Akuhata-Brown opens up on local election bidAkuhata-Brown is completing a Masters in Applied Indigenous Knowledge.25 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I was so naive': Kaikōura councillor recalls shock at being paid for roleShe was first elected weeks before the 7.8-magnitude quake in November 2016.25 Sep 04:49 AM
New Zealand'Huge loss': Rotorua mourns death of lakeside championPhill Thomass is being remembered for his leadership, vision and dedication.25 Sep 12:44 AM
Kahu'Misleading': Deputy Mayor slams Hobson's Pledge over campaign adKelly Stratford's photo was used without consent in the campaign.24 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandFrom golf to Hollywood: Mayoral hopeful Paterson’s plans to reinvent RotoruaDon Paterson says Rotorua must think bigger to move forward.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
New ZealandCity's tarnished image dominates tourism debateRotorua mayoral candidates outline tourism plans as reputation and safety take focus.23 Sep 06:47 PM
New Zealand‘Massive room for improvement’: Gisborne mayoral candidates on workshop transparencyThe Ombudsman says workshops should still be advertised even if closed.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a 19-year-old Aucklander wants to be Western Bay's mayorDanielle Borell-Faa’soo says she would move back to Western Bay if elected.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not sustainable': Council axing 19 jobs, closing nursery to publicRotorua Lakes Council says six affected roles were vacant and 15 new jobs will be created.22 Sep 08:11 PM
