New ZealandDog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.30 Sep 04:02 PM
New ZealandMeeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the worksThe council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.27 Sep 04:00 AM
KahuKaipara council keeps political review despite pending Māori ward rulingJudge yet to rule on legal challenge on whether Māori ward remains in place for election.26 Sep 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf landA controversial guillotine clause remains.26 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandNOise VACANCY: Transforming Gisborne's vacant spaces into temporary vibrant art installationsIt’s about the joy of seeing something or experiencing something out of your ordinary day.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutionsA civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increaseHe says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.21 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandCouncil supports lake sewerage project continuingCouncillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should goHe has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.20 Sep 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penaltiesVictim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.19 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting toldMore than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.19 Sep 05:02 PM
New ZealandGisborne road safety funding slashed by halfThe council is set to receive $554,000 for road safety, 56% less than requested funding.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the waterBay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.18 Sep 08:05 PM
KahuTrust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront locationNati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admissionMayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leaveTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.17 Sep 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
New ZealandLIGHTS OUT: District council addresses faulty LEDs impacting urban street light networkCouncil pursuing a warranty claim with original hardware supplier16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors openFunding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.15 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandCouncillors approve lease for Gisborne multisports hub developmentGisborne's Victoria Sport and Recreation Hub moves closer to reality with lease approval.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelvedThe regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.13 Sep 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Serious concerns' over potential motel conversions for housing in RotoruaRotorua's mayor is worried motels could be turned into housing.13 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandForestry sector's claims of council inexperience disputed by local environmentalistsEnvironmentalists say forestry industry needs to look at its own failings.11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandEnvironmentalists and farmers question Govt proposals on forestry rulesForestry Minister cites 'unworkable regulatory burden' as a reason for proposed changes.06 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti councillors divided on freshwater planningGisborne councillors ponder whether to wait for national guidance on freshwater planning.06 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuFar North council sticks with Māori ward, but challenges polling requirementThe Far North District Council is the last of 45 to decide on its Māori ward.06 Sep 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Eyesore": Graffiti attacks triple - costing ratepayers $100k'Our public spaces are meant for everyone to enjoy, and vandalism ... ruins this.'06 Sep 06:05 AM
New ZealandCity with 'best water' looks at how best to deliver itNew laws mean councils need to review how best to provide water services.06 Sep 01:02 AM
New Zealand$1.9b for transport: Where it will be spent in Bay of PlentyCash boost part of $32.9b National Land Transport Programme for 2024-2027.05 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne's DrainWise programme hailed a success by mayorGisborne's DrainWise scheme hailed for boosting sewage system capacity during wet weather.04 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne school denies breaching resource consent for five yearsGisborne school seems to have breached consent by operating classes on ground floor.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Paddling the waka together’ – Western Bay votes to keep its Māori ward'We're just getting kicked left, right and centre just for trying to be a Māori.'02 Sep 06:25 PM
New Zealand'Ghost dog': Owner who fought $300 fine questions city's canine dataIt comes as the council spends $30k chasing owners of unregistered dogs.31 Aug 07:01 AM
