PoliticsMergers and billions floated to future-proof local governmentAn independent panel says reform is essential.20 Jun 06:22 AM
New ZealandDoC managing over 300 contaminated sites on West CoastMost of the unsafe sites are associated with historic mining activity and landfills.19 Jun 02:08 AM
PoliticsAuckland's budget debate to Wellington's water boil notice - the biggest local council stories right nowSome of our biggest cities are dealing with budgeting and rates woes.15 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandMongrel Mob death: New laws aimed at cracking down on gangs used for first timeEast Coast MP Kiri Allan says her community was in "anguish and fear".15 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandChopper case: Owner of dog that bit vet reappears in courtHelen Fraser was due to be sentenced after being convicted of owning a dog causing injury.15 Jun 05:54 AM
New ZealandNRC divers get to work in a bid to control caulerpaA Caulerpa trial treatment tool has been put in place in the Bay of Islands.13 Jun 05:45 AM
New Zealand'We love our tulips': Council axes bid to trim flowerbed budgetCouncillors decide against slashing $935,000 from the beautification spend.08 Jun 07:56 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay council could put off Annual Plan adoptionThe final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets08 Jun 07:37 AM
Lifestyle'Overwhelmed with happiness': Mayor welcomes baby girl, announces 'unique' nameShe also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.08 Jun 07:33 AM
New ZealandParents lining up at liquor stores as kids go hungry - and other sad tales of booze harm'Ōpōtiki has 14 liquor outlets ... Ōpōtiki has a population of 9300.'08 Jun 05:12 AM
New ZealandD-day for airport shares sale: Compromise may be on cards as Auckland Council meetsToday's the day: Councillors are voting on whether to sell the council's airport stake.07 Jun 05:57 PM
New Zealand'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for someA total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.07 Jun 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Horrified': Fee hikes for Tauranga’s community facilities cop flakProposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.06 Jun 04:00 AM
TalanoaMayor Wayne Brown’s threats 'not the Pacific way'Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.03 Jun 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Dream retirement' to 'worst nightmare': Surging lake inundates housesAfter months of rainfall they now worry what winter will bring.02 Jun 06:00 PM
Kahu'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedySome accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.01 Jun 06:03 PM
New ZealandDirt bikers' 'intimidating, lawless behaviour' slammed by principal, MPPrincipal Colin Watkins says he's heard talk of vigilantism from fed-up locals.31 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWork on $20m marina set to startPreparations are under way for start of work on Whangārei’s Ōkara Marina.30 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'We’re moving to survive': Why a retailer has left CBD after 15 years'There is nobody visiting now. You’ve got to have foot traffic to make things work.'30 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandFree Saturday parking returns to Tauranga CBDThe change comes into effect this weekend.29 May 07:38 AM
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
