PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.05 May 12:00 AM
KahuFormer Northland councillor says Māori wards fine - if polls heldFormer councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.01 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'How has InfraCore made it through this far?': CCO boss explains $1m deficitCCO has struggled to complete jobs, hire staff and stick to budget.01 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandDebate heats up over alcohol licence limits near Gisborne schoolsThe policies aim to reduce Gisborne’s high density of alcohol outlets.01 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandCambridge transport project to get independent reviewThe council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.01 May 03:37 AM
KahuNo fast tracking but optimism for marina outcomeAnd jobs will follow, developer says.01 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.30 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Monumental': Funding secured to fix and reopen Rotorua MuseumConstruction will begin in June, and the mayor has offered a possible completion year.30 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandCalls to review water rules to tackle dry creeks“No one wishes to see the creek run dry again."29 Apr 10:43 PM
New ZealandNew Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.29 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandSculptor proposes $300k bronze statue of transgender legend Georgina BeyerBeyer, who died last year, was the world’s first openly transgender mayor.27 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua's $3 billion, 30-year plan to fix aging pipes, roads and moreIt follows decades of 'chronic underspending' on infrastructure, one councillor says.26 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandMember of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently''The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'26 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandRates hike of 17.1pc ‘unacceptable’, says former mayorHe suggested i-Site could be one area where staff cuts could be made.26 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandPublic push to save the Lakeland Queen: 'The heartbeat of the lake has gone'A new society has been formed aimed at getting the tourist attraction back on water.25 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless motels'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.24 Apr 05:04 PM
New ZealandWilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."24 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates riseThe confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.24 Apr 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Taking all the revenue': Anger over proposed rating change for Airbnb-type accommodation'It’s a huge, huge rates increase,' one man said.23 Apr 10:22 PM
KahuGovt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warnsGovernment changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.22 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuFar North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changesFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.22 Apr 10:25 PM
New ZealandSuspicious E. coli levels at Franz JosefFurther inquiries are ongoing 'to pinpoint' the source of the contamination.22 Apr 09:47 PM
New Zealand‘Gone berserk’: Ongoing vandals plague small town's public toiletsToilet block has been hit by vandals many times, forcing council to explore new solutions.22 Apr 06:10 AM
New ZealandAnother Gisborne forestry company loses accreditationTwo Gisborne forestry companies have lost sustainability certifications within two months.21 Apr 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialSimeon Brown was right to hold the line with Tauranga commissionOPINION: We look forward to seeing democracy return to Tauranga.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTalking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trustOPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.20 Apr 11:48 PM
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
