New ZealandMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew councillor aims to prove value of Māori wardHemi Rolleston won the byelection with 543 votes, filling the seat his nephew couldn't.08 May 06:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne council removes alcohol restrictions despite recent oppositionGisborne councillors voted to remove restrictive alcohol rules in the town centre.08 May 04:36 AM
New ZealandWatch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for WellingtonThe Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.07 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Removed that barrier': Change for overseas visitors announcedIt aligns New Zealand rules with Australia's translation requirements for visitors.07 May 01:26 AM
New ZealandRotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one dayThe council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.06 May 11:33 PM
New Zealand'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land returnThe group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow this city is bucking the national trend for new home buildsHalf of the new homes were social housing or affordable rentals.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Will fight for the right’: Gisborne hapū to stage hīkoi for land returnThe hīkoi starts at 8am on Monday, May 5, at Gisborne District Council offices.02 May 07:43 AM
New Zealand'Real problems': Expansion of paid parking worries businessesBusiness owners fear more paid parking will deter customers and burden staff.01 May 09:04 PM
New Zealand1200 delegates, 16,000 meetings, $3m spend: City 'buzzing' for TRENZNew Zealand’s largest international tourism business event begins in Rotorua on Tuesday.01 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Gisborne locals are pushing back against relaxed alcohol rules The council consulted on excluding 'sensitive site provisions' in the CBD.01 May 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership valueThe annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.01 May 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Won't let them down': Tauranga byelection winner announcedHemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.30 Apr 06:40 AM
New Zealand'Better, fairer representation': Call to reform Gisborne wastewater committeeSamuel Lewis seeks "better, fairer representation" on Gisborne's wastewater group.30 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga's $13.98m Marine Precinct sale goes through after court rulingIt comes two weeks after a judge dismissed an interim injunction that halted the sale.30 Apr 05:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-electionOPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.29 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Dirty cash grab': Councillor blasts congestion charging proposalCouncillors concerned about impact of congestion charges on residents' stretched finances.29 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandUncle leads byelection race to become Māori ward councillorHemi Rolleston looks set to fill the seat vacated by his nephew due to illness.29 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandCity to Sea bridge lobby group claim council's demolition decision flawedThe Wellington Civic Trust is challenging the council's demolition plan in the High Court.28 Apr 06:07 AM
New Zealand'Terrified for our lives': Cyclists, locals, surfers oppose speed rise on scenic highway The speed limit on SH35 will increase from 80 to 100km/h by July 1.26 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day serviceBetween 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Disgusting’: Cow guts dumped by beach highwayA cyclist found the cattle remains near Te Ahiaua Reserve on Tuesday morning.24 Apr 05:27 AM
New ZealandPioneering Māori pilot aims for message of aroha in Anzac Day speechThe city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot23 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandSpeed limit proposal dropped on Rotorua highway after community pushOther successful reversals to 100km/h include the journey to Whakatāne.23 Apr 08:01 AM
New Zealand'Incompetence': Reserve neighbour slates delay to fell rotting treeHe says it shouldn't have taken him 'jumping up and down' to have it cut down.21 Apr 11:20 PM
New Zealand'Healing our land': Tūranganui-a-Kiwa in Nat Geo climate initiativeTwo NZ sites join a 3-year climate programme with 10 other heritage sites.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFresh court action against Rotorua council sewerage scheme expectedThe council has restarted construction on stage one and says it will take four weeks.16 Apr 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Life has just stopped': 'Forgotten five' battle council over slip damageOwners of three homes have not been able to return since they were evacuated in 2022.16 Apr 06:48 PM
New ZealandLandowners renew fast-track bid for Kaituna hydro schemeThe group's chief executive has provided fresh details of its plan.16 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Phenomenal' outcome: Five community boards to remain in Western BayThe Local Government Commission overruled the proposed reduction.16 Apr 02:22 AM
New Zealand'I can win': Andrew Little confirms bid for Wellington mayoraltyHe aims to invest in parks, pools and libraries and support small businesses.15 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandSupermarkets, liquor outlets fight bid for freeze on new bottle storesA health official says Rotorua's alcohol-related harm is now above the national average.15 Apr 06:24 PM
