New ZealandMinistry of Education’s school attendance targets are 'unrealistic', school principals sayPoliticians have been promising to fix declining school attendance rates.26 May 01:58 AM
New ZealandEx-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wardsMāori ward representation is 'shaping up positively,' Samuels says.25 May 05:58 AM
New Zealand7th Ave roadworks: 'Why are we the sacrificial lamb?'"If they block in front of us as well, maybe I need to shut the shop.”22 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move inThe WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.21 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandTiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken awayWhen Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.20 May 05:59 AM
New Zealand'Forever chemicals': Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans slated as bad for environmentKaipara's plans for waste-to-energy plant a bad idea, say environmentalists.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLast two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming upWhangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.15 May 05:00 PM
EnvironmentEmerging wilding kiwifruit on West CoastAt this stage, kiwifruit is not listed in the council's pest management plan.14 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandCouncillor’s comments about council-Māori relationships described as 'mischievous'Murray-Benge raised her concerns about how the council was using the word ‘prioritise’.12 May 03:24 AM
KahuGisborne bar granted permission to open near kuraThe bar will open near the school despite strong opposition at a recent hearing.12 May 01:55 AM
New ZealandKaipara's waste to energy push backed by other MayorsThe major new infrastructure would incinerate Northland and Auckland councils’ waste.11 May 06:47 AM
New ZealandWhat should happen to iconic museum? Public get a say in multimillion-dollar questionCouncil to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.10 May 07:29 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer presentToxic black mould in Whangārei Civic Centre no danger to workers, the council says.10 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'09 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandAuckland measles cases should be a warning, expert says'You only get immunity to it through vaccination, or if you’ve previously contracted it.'08 May 05:56 AM
New ZealandCouncil slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pestThere are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.07 May 10:23 PM
Kahu‘It’s mana enhancing’: Council backs calls for more Māori art despite ‘artistic freedom’ oppositionChanged rules may see more Māori sculptures in New Plymouth07 May 07:27 AM
KahuFour options: Public may soon have a say on future of iconic Rotorua museumThe heritage building has been closed for seven years.05 May 05:43 AM
New Zealand'There will be funding': CAB facing $40k council cut told 'no way' it will failThe organisation is at the top of the priority list, says a Rotorua Trust member.04 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandEx-Blues player supports call for rheumatic heart disease screeningThe condition nearly killed Matt Johnson when he was 13.03 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandMore injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags onThe saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTurning 'paradise' into a 'parking lot': Emotions high as $220.2m stadium debated'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'01 May 08:10 AM
New ZealandMāori appointments fill South Taranaki gapsThis term is the first time STDC has included Māori wards30 Apr 03:59 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council approves $2.3b Drury plan, expects rural town to grow to size of NapierThreat of legal action still hangs over the council’s proposal.27 Apr 04:27 AM
New ZealandWhangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly apologises for breaching council confidentialityJayne Golightly apologises to fellow Whangārei councillors, public over conduct breach27 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Nelson loses $15m of government fundingThe Government has withdrawn funding for Nelson as part of the changes to Three Waters.26 Apr 04:51 AM
New ZealandDoubled parking fees, more paid parks and pricier pool admission proposedThe draft Annual Plan proposes a number of fees increases in the city.25 Apr 06:05 PM
New ZealandPublic to have say as rescue chopper shift delayedSeries of meetings to discuss Northland Rescue Helicopter base lease extension.24 Apr 11:42 PM
New ZealandPetition launched over proposed changes to medicine lawA woman living with terminal lung cancer continues to fight against proposed changes.24 Apr 04:43 AM
New ZealandNorthland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conductWhangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncils to lose millions in 'better off' fundingCity council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.18 Apr 02:49 AM
New ZealandFar North District Council boss going after less than a year in the roleBlair King is to leave the role in May.17 Apr 05:00 PM
PoliticsLouisa Wall could stand for Te Pāti MāoriFormer Labour MP is thinking about running for the Māori Party in Manurewa.17 Apr 07:01 AM
