New Zealand‘Close to everyone’s hearts’: Gisborne to consult on alcohol rules Public consultation on the Local Alcohol Policy will start in March.28 Feb 12:47 AM
New ZealandShould new booze shops be allowed in Rotorua?The proposals include a three-year freeze on new off-licence approvals.27 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandFrom one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’Tony Robinson resigns, no byelection as less than a year left in the term.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairmanThe Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.26 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court toldTauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.26 Feb 05:24 PM
New ZealandMP to meet ministry over 230 job losses at Kinleith MillThe mill will cease all paper production before July 2025.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrust Tairāwhiti unveils Gisborne city makeover ideas for familiesShops may co-ordinate late-night shopping under the new initiative.26 Feb 04:23 AM
New Zealand‘We made history’: Pipeline protesters say they’re stayingIt comes after seven arrests overnight as construction work restarted. 25 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandArrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksiteIt comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.24 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandCouncil cans waterfront walkway, projects 12.5% rates riseMayor Mahe Drysdale says the council's budget is a 'ceiling ... not a target'.24 Feb 08:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua considers new bottle store freeze to tackle alcohol harmIt comes as the city sets a new national record for liquor licence opposition.24 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandFarmer puts his hand up for Hastings mayor, says HB Tourism is not a priorityStaff have found savings, but councillors have voted to spend, Buddo says.24 Feb 03:04 AM
New ZealandHopes for more homes, more jobs in regional dealWestern Bay of Plenty hopes to secure one of the Government's sought-after regional deals.23 Feb 06:40 PM
New Zealand Kiwa Pools' code browns prove costlyGisborne’s Kiwa Pools closed 11 times from November to February for 'code brown' events.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Persistent difficulties’: Education Ministry shutting down Cobham SchoolCobham primary school will close on June 27 after over 60 years in operation.21 Feb 11:10 PM
New Zealand‘Managing decline’: Gisborne councillors urge action on Tolaga Bay WharfThe wharf, which had $5.5m of restoration work done in 2014, remains half-closed.19 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces re-election bid for Auckland MayorLet me finish the job: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second term19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandFormer chief executive to return to Western Bay councilA familiar face will take the Western Bay of Plenty District Council's top job. 18 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandLakes mates: Neighbours team up for regional deal bid'Working with our friends down the road.' 18 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand$10.3m funding approved for Tauranga traffic chokepoint projectPlans for a tidal lane at Turret Rd can begin but construction is still two years away.18 Feb 01:23 AM
New ZealandClaim part-timers won’t solve Hawke’s Bay’s problemsA departing councillor says amalgamation to create fulltimers could fix the issues.18 Feb 12:20 AM
New ZealandGrand plans: Motel owners defy tough economy with $4.2m upgradeThey want to keep investing and have confidence things will ease.16 Feb 06:06 PM
New Zealand‘Deeply thankful’: Hindu community celebrates new garden initiativeFind out if there is a public reserve community garden you can get involved in.15 Feb 11:01 PM
New Zealand‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weeklyThe tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.15 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandGisborne principals raise concerns over free lunch quality and wastePrincipals report 'more leftovers than ever before' and question meal quality.14 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand$60m BoP bridge and interchange to boost economyIndustrial development Rangiuru Business Park near Te Puke has reached a major milestone.14 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandWalkout at meeting over Wairoa flood spillwayThe meeting in Wairoa confirmed Hawke’s Bay Regional Council’s support for the spillway.14 Feb 01:31 AM
New ZealandGuidelines set for part-sale of regional council’s port sharesCouncil's sale of Port of Tauranga shares to create an 'endowment fund' for the community.13 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday house hike: Group to assess impact of targeted rateA working group to be set up to recommend improvements.13 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled pastJoshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family. 13 Feb 04:07 AM
New Zealand‘Fear and anxiety’ for locals fed up with beach partiesBeach parties and drinking in public have Mount locals calling for a full liquor ban.12 Feb 06:02 PM
KahuKaipara Council seeks $24k costs after Māori ward court challengeMayor Jepson said defending the challenge cost over $160,000.11 Feb 05:05 PM
New ZealandGisborne considers extending alcohol banA local business owner describes street drunkenness as 'horrendous'.11 Feb 04:41 PM
New ZealandCall for order amid heated fluoride debate at Rotorua councilThe ministry's head dentist defended fluoridation, citing safety and health benefits.11 Feb 04:02 PM
