An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.

A majority in the community wanted the money back, but the council chose to reallocate it.

People of Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village have welcomed visitors for 200+ years.

Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.

Motel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.

Tauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.

Protesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.

The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.

Residents 'spruce up' the city’s derelict spaces with paint and scrubbing brushes.

Donations include paint, plywood, and supplies, as local artists create a town mural.

The mayor also shared a message.

Mount industrial businesses have agreed to lower their environmental impact. Is it enough?

Huntly, Tuakau, Pōkeno, Mercer and Taupiri could be affected by proposed bylaw changes.

NZ First MP has officially stepped back from his Marlborough District Council role.

The project redefines land use, integrating digital infrastructure for sustainability.

Ross Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.

A 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.

Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.

'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'

Members of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.

Gisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.

Allan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'

Limiting comments and feedback creates an echo chamber, says resident.

A Tauranga hapū wanted to build homes for its whanau but the land was sold to developers.

Only two of eight cyclone-damaged bridges will be funded; families face ongoing isolation.

'Don’t leave it to the last minute, get your whānau wrapped around you.'

'Are there any [youth] councillors here that may be affiliated with the National Party?'

Time to invite younger people and make them aware of roles council plays

The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.

Auckland Council plans to limit the number of dogs walked by a person at one time.