New ZealandGisborne's Gazza McKenzie runs for district council seatMcKenzie, a flooring installer for 47 years, is now seeking new opportunities.05 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Working smarter': Māori ward candidate's vision for council changeHuriwai's campaign mantra is ‘no decisions made for us or about us without us’.04 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe popular holiday region with sweeping speed changesSpeed limit reductions signal the end of a tumultuous process that goes back to 2022.03 Sep 10:55 PM
New ZealandGisborne election season heats up as candidates make their pitchMayoral candidates had three minutes to state their campaigns.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandStanding out above 16 others – the most crowded election race in Hawke's BayThere are seventeen candidates for just one Hastings District Council race.03 Sep 01:16 AM
New ZealandAuditor-General ends Tauranga City Council spending probeIt follows concerns raised by MPs and others about commission-era financial decisions.02 Sep 11:45 PM
New ZealandComputing lecturer Ian Allan runs for Gisborne general wardAllan advocates for the council to connect education and industry.02 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandMP claims council's social post is campaigning for Māori wards - electoral officer says it's fineAct Party's local government spokesman claims a council Facebook post is unbalanced.01 Sep 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Who’s going to read it?': Research taken off library shelf and transformed into art showcaseThe exhibition features 30+ local artists and opens on September 27 in Gisborne.01 Sep 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Rabbit plague': Brazen bunnies overrun property, causing pest control confusionWho is ultimately responsible for pest control in the region?31 Aug 06:02 PM
New Zealand'We're not boy racers': Cultural gatherings fear Govt crackdownCar meets offer a safe space, not danger, local enthusiasts argue.31 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Vital': Māori ward candidate pushes for East Coast voice in councilMateawa Keelan is one of 11 candidates for five Māori ward seats.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates go head-to-head: How the audience ranked themThe three candidates who took part in the forum are all on the current council.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe country's most hit overbridgeKiwiRail confirmed it's the most struck bridge in NZ, with 13 known strikes a year.29 Aug 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Truly shocked': Mayor criticises Hobson's Pledge for using her imageTania Tapsell says the group used her image and quotes without permission.29 Aug 04:17 AM
New ZealandHow a new research facility will be the only one of its kind worldwideConcept designs for the New Zealand Institute for Marine Futures have been released.28 Aug 05:35 AM
New ZealandNew rules take aim at abandoned shopping trolleysRotorua Lakes Council debated who should foot the bill for collecting errant trollies.27 Aug 05:23 AM
New ZealandMajor Tauranga roading project set to go ahead without NZTA fundingRatepayers could cover $106.7m of the $185.5m transport and water infrastructure project.27 Aug 05:01 AM
New ZealandNot doing less, but not doing more: What's been cut from the bus budgetBay of Plenty Regional Council cut $3.87m after an NZTA subsidy shortfall.26 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m only human': Council hopeful addresses her bankruptciesRotorua council hopeful fronts her bankruptcy past, citing growth and integrity. 24 Aug 06:03 PM
New ZealandDistrict's water services require $70m spendThe council aims for an internal unit, exploring joint services with neighbours.24 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillor or 'chatbot'? Local election is the first with AI Candidates debate the technology's authenticity, efficiency and capability. 24 Aug 12:02 AM
New Zealand'Brave and wise': Mayor praises council for open dialogue on land returnEight parcels of land in Kaiti are prioritised for potential purchase by Ngāti Oneone.22 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWork stops as human remains found in WhakatāneBones found on Waiewe St site are confirmed as human remains.21 Aug 09:09 PM
New ZealandWhy former editor Jeremy Muir is running for district councilMuir wants the council to be more 'responsive, communicative and transparent'.21 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe battle for Flaxmere starts with aroha and respectHenry v Henare for one council seat – it's a boxing announcer's dream.20 Aug 11:45 PM
New Zealand'No shred of support': Te Puna community appeals industrial park decisionWestern BoP locals worry about increased trucks on Te Puna Rd due to the industrial park.20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRotorua fights for slice of online gambling profits for the communityThe Govt's gambling bill is seen as a threat to clubs dependent on gaming trust funding.19 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandConservationist and author 'Sam the Trap Man' makes bid for council seatCandidate aims to support resilient communities and infrastructure on the East Coast.19 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash weighs on election candidate'It was one of those stupid, silly mistakes anyone could make.'17 Aug 09:05 PM
New Zealand'Frustrated locals' vandalise city-centre parking machinesThe damage will cost thousands to fix.15 Aug 08:34 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': Rise in roaming dogs linked to lack of desexingGisborne Council received 527 reports of roaming dogs in the year to June.15 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandRoad cone standoff: Council workers shun traffic dutyRotorua council outsources traffic duties after union halts work over safety concerns.15 Aug 06:19 AM
