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New ZealandThree Waters: Nelson loses $15m of government fundingThe Government has withdrawn funding for Nelson as part of the changes to Three Waters.26 Apr 04:51 AM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
New ZealandCouncils proceed with Three Waters appealCouncils proceeding with Court of Appeal bid despite changes to model.13 Apr 03:49 AM
New ZealandLabour picks Boynton as candidate for Waiariki seatThe Labour Party has announced its candidate after Tāmati Coffey announced his retirement.12 Apr 01:11 AM
KahuSolemn farewell to 'charismatic, hard-working rangatira'Hundreds turned out to pay their respects.11 Apr 11:11 PM
New Zealand$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damageCyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.11 Apr 02:34 AM
New ZealandTūtūkākā Marina repair job started after devastating tsunami surgeTūtūkākā Marina getting $2.5m repair job after tsunami surge damage.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara council defers more than $10m worth of projects to pay for cyclone repairsKaipara District Council (KDC) ratepayers would otherwise be facing a 10.14 per cent rate.10 Apr 04:33 AM
New ZealandKDC spearheads $68m upgrade for troubled Mangawhai wastewater scheme$68m upgrade planned for Mangawhai's sewerage scheme09 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Stoked’: Relocatable homes arrive for some Tairāwhiti cyclone victimsWhānau displaced by Cyclone Gabrielle received a welcome boost this week.08 Apr 10:50 AM
Politics'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council dramaA local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks earlyThe service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.06 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandRepairs to Watercare’s broken Auckland network could cost $460 millionPermanent repairs are due to happen after temporary fixes were put in place.05 Apr 08:29 AM
New ZealandThursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation schemeFNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.05 Apr 12:37 AM
New ZealandRatepayers across Northland face big rates risesInflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrolley town: Tourism hotspot counting cost of dumped shopping cartsRatepayers are footing the bill, with hundreds removed each month.03 Apr 06:00 PM
