New Zealand'Horrible' manhole accident: Investigation after woman falls inThe manhole cover flipped, trapping the woman until firefighters could help.03 May 06:34 AM
New ZealandCouncillors in favour of dumping Ashburton sloganAshburton appeared on a handful of lists of one of the worst town slogans in the country.03 May 03:01 AM
KahuFNDC councillor forces extraordinary meeting to reconsider Māori wardsFar North District Council will next week go back to the table on Māori wards.28 Apr 07:54 AM
KahuDisgruntled Tuhoe hapū protest outside Taneatua HQ'It's sobering our so-called leaders keep behaving the way they are.'27 Apr 07:34 PM
New ZealandGovt to curb speed limits near schools nationwideSpeeds around urban schools could drop to 30 km/h.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAll councillors now sit on Bay of Plenty Māori committeeBefore a vote earlier this month, only seven of the 14 councillors sat on the committee.23 Apr 02:04 AM
New ZealandCall to relocate Westbrook proposal to FordlandsA call has come from the community to relocate a rejected development proposal for Westbrook to Fordlands. Video / Felix DesmaraisWatch22 Apr 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Propaganda' alleged in rowdy meeting over golf courseThe council says it's just a proposal and will undergo consultation.20 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandHoliday park residents claim eviction, council denies they're being kicked outResidents say they're being kicked out but council denies anyone has been asked to leave.08 Apr 10:37 PM
New ZealandMuseum considering offloading seagull feathers, mercury vial, other itemsThe museum hopes to make space in its storage facility.06 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandRescue helicopter base to move after noise annoys neighboursThe lifesaving Northland rescue helicopter base will move because of excessive noise.04 Apr 02:20 AM
New ZealandDeath spurs call for better mental health support at R&VHauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.03 Apr 02:02 AM
PoliticsRotorua youth orgs to get $500,000 for Covid-19 responseThe Opposition says the Government funding means nothing without results.31 Mar 04:03 AM
KahuRua Kēnana taonga returns home ahead of symposiumTears flowed as a taonga with whakapapa to Tuhoe prophet Rua Kēnana was returned home.30 Mar 11:48 PM
PoliticsGovt announces $7.4m for youth impacted by Covid-19It's expected to help about 4000 rangatahi.30 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hallelujah': City commissioners get glowing review from business communityA 'hallelujah' moment is how a lawyer described the commissioner's first public event30 Mar 05:00 AM
Politics'Raw and naked debate': should council workshops be open to the public?Over three years, 31 councils held 737 informal meetings in secret.26 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandCouncillor claims $17,000 in time and mileage travelling to meetingsCouncillor travels two hours each way to attend council meetings.22 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Mayor opposed to Government putting fluoride in council water supplyWhangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai is against Government moves to fluoridate water supplies.21 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew South Auckland race track could breed the Scott Dixons of the futureNew international motorsport track to be built in South Auckland.19 Mar 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Big mess': BOP bach owners may be locked out by Treaty claimsBach owners are concerned they will be locked out of their holiday homes.18 Mar 10:02 PM
New ZealandMore than $5 million spent on Whakaari investigation13 parties have appeared in court facing charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act.18 Mar 08:55 PM
New ZealandUrupa battle: Occupation possible after subdivision granted consentDevelopment of wahi tapu land on Whakatāne's coast could be stalled by iwi occupation.11 Mar 08:01 PM
PoliticsInexperience and infrastructure costs blamed for local government dysfunctionThree main factors get in the way of good governance, says a veteran councillor.04 Mar 11:55 PM
KahuHapu wants council prosecuted after eels minced in pumpEels chopped in Hikurangi Swamp pumps spark call for council prosecution.04 Mar 04:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Wgtn Mayor's inability to learn - and be a leaderAndy Foster's proposal to re-litigate the central library has set off a nuclear reaction.02 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuCalls for Far North Council to revisit Māori seats decisionThe legislation change shows the Governments intention to encourage more Māori wards.28 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics'Utterly offensive': Seymour taken to task on apartheid comparisonAct's David Seymour compared the new Māori ward legislation to apartheid in South Africa.26 Feb 02:50 AM
KahuRotorua councillors lock horns over Te Tatau o Te Arawa accountsElected members clash at full council meeting.25 Feb 03:34 AM
New ZealandMystery surrounds koi carp's appearance in Northland lakeAuthorities were earlier warned of angry trout anglers threatening to release pest fish.24 Feb 05:00 PM
KahuAncient urupa hearing: Iwi won't participate in 'desecration of sacred lands'Hearing's final day into the granting of a resource consent for a residential subdivision.18 Feb 07:51 PM
Kahu'No right to tear us from the land': Whanaungakore urupa at centre of resource clash"We have not severed our whakapapa to the land and we never will."16 Feb 09:29 PM
New ZealandAuthorities alarmed after 10-year-old spots koi carp in lake10-year-old looked down and saw the fish.16 Feb 04:00 PM
