New Zealand'It's real … please take it seriously': Rotorua mayor tests positive for Covid-19Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.22 Feb 11:11 PM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Auckland GPs call for new anti-viral drugsAlmost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.19 Feb 05:58 PM
New ZealandPM: Motel emergency housing a 'stopgap measure'She would not say how long motels would be used to house the homeless.17 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandCouncillor removed from council committees after breachesRotorua's mayor says Macpherson removed himself by refusing to apologise.09 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandWho wants to be Auckland's mayor?Who is running, who's still unsure and who's definitely ruling themselves out.04 Feb 05:42 PM
New ZealandCouncillor apologises after partner allegedly misuses her council parking permitCouncillor and partner refuse to comment.25 Jan 03:25 AM
New ZealandMurupara GP to be suspended pending further investigationMurupara GP Bernard Conlon says he has received notification of intent to suspend.21 Jan 02:28 AM
New ZealandRiver tribes draw global focus to indigenous knowledge'It also shows how innovative we are as a people, as Whanganui, as Te Awa Tupua.'17 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandRoading leaders unhappy about plan for blanket speed limit cut100km/h speed limit could disappear on Northland's state highways13 Jan 04:00 PM
Kahu'Fait accompli': 12 appeals lodged against council's representation reviewOne appellant says the process has rocked his faith in democracy.11 Jan 03:00 AM
New ZealandFears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand miningSand mining could affect Mangawhai Sandspit - NRC.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Large farmland': Questions surround council's land saleHush on the deal: Invercargill City Council has sold a large piece of farmland.24 Dec 04:52 AM
New ZealandCan money be made from human poo? A council spent millions tryingHow Terax became Rotorua Council's multimillion-dollar black hole.17 Dec 06:19 PM
New ZealandMid Canterbury GP challenges health officials Covid guidanceDr Sophie Febery left her job at the Methven Medical Centre in October.17 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'This is for us': Māngere sends strong message on light railThe message from locals is clear: We want a train station in our town centre.13 Dec 10:38 PM
New ZealandMeet the wizard hoping to be Invercargill's next mayorAs Tim Shadbolt takes aim at a 10th term, Noel Peterson says he is coming for the throne.10 Dec 05:41 AM
New ZealandWhangārei's properties now worth a combined $40.6 billionValue of Whangārei's properties continue to soar01 Dec 03:59 AM
Kahu'Unacceptable': Councillors blast mayor for Māori ward decision processHowever, another councillor says it's not time to 'quibble'.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei District Council rejects funding controversial Oruku conference centreNo ratepayer funding for Whangārei's controversial Oruku conference centre25 Nov 10:21 PM
KahuCouncil opts for one Māori ward seat modelTe Tatau o Te Arawa plan appeal as they're 'disappointed and a little bit angry' at move.19 Nov 03:22 AM
Kahu'Vote carefully': Te Arawa's plea to the council ahead of voteThe Iwi representative group says it is "concerned and dismayed" at the process.18 Nov 08:28 PM
New ZealandShadbolt claims he was denied new phone over tech illiteracyThe council is remaining tight-lipped over an itemised expenditure for a new iPhone 8+.17 Nov 06:13 AM
KahuTe Arawa rep quits meeting over governance model proposalTe Arawa says it plans to appeal a potential decision about Māori representation.16 Nov 03:19 AM
New ZealandMurupara unites in support of unvaccinated doctorThe rally gathered in the Murupara shopping centre.15 Nov 08:28 PM
New ZealandLife after lockdown: What it's like for a South Auckland student returning to schoolOpinion: 'On that first day everyone was so excited to see each other.'15 Nov 02:39 AM
Kahu'More carrot': 'Unconventional' approach needed to lift Māori vax rates'I don't think we've got an ice cube's chance in hell of even getting to 90.'12 Nov 05:33 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcern at Parliament over misleading Chinese translationMPs were warned Chinese language submissions were poorly translated.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandSeven months in, no job descriptions for seven deputy CEOsAn employment lawyer has labelled the delay 'unusual'.09 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: Southern mayors' salaries and spending since last local electionsSouthland mayors have combined for over $130,000 in ratepayer-funded spending.09 Nov 04:39 AM
New ZealandCouncillors walk out of meeting following resident's anti-vax speechGisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz has urged people to talk to their GPs about the vaccine.28 Oct 11:08 PM
Politics'Total U-turn': Rotorua reacts to Three Waters mandateSteve Chadwick says the council will continue to "work constructively" in the process.27 Oct 05:00 AM
KahuCouncil admits delay in communication on wastewater leakThe regional council confirmed it is investigating the wastewater spill.21 Oct 05:30 AM
KahuRural wards and Māori co-governance suggested for councilThe rural community has pushed for a seat at the council table.20 Oct 05:00 AM
