New ZealandBen McCann withdraws bar licence amid legal battles in GisborneMcCann withdraws liquor licence after costly appeal delays.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Limiting': Few options for council with new Māori wards as bill passes'I look at this with disdain to be honest,' Māori ward councillor says.30 Jul 07:03 AM
New ZealandOnly re-elected member of sacked council pleased to 'keep championing the cause'The Pāpāmoa ward councillor is the only one from the 2019 council to be re-elected.29 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Our job is to engage': Drysdale disappointed at Tauranga turnoutOnly 38.7% of voters cast a ballot in Tauranga's first council election for five years.26 Jul 02:03 AM
New Zealand'We’re not here to censor them': Council adds public forums for first timeSpeakers will have to stick to rules, however.26 Jul 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Finally at peace': New home at last for mum and six childrenNine Gisborne families celebrate moving into new Kāinga Ora homes.25 Jul 10:06 PM
New Zealand'This is a circus': Councillors chastised in heated golf lease debateFor three hours, councillors debated how to approach negotiations.24 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandWheels in motion on reversing speed limit cutsGovt draft rule plans to reverse speed limit cuts by July 2025, may impact Gisborne roads.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandPublic forums could be 'weaponised' - MayorRotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.22 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandGisborne bar plans halted by inner-city kura appealing licencePlans for a bar in Gisborne have been halted by an inner-city kura appealing the licence.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale priceA trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – localsLocals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.15 Jul 10:15 PM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners namedThe 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..14 Jul 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA camerasA mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.13 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rulesMayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.12 Jul 06:01 AM
New Zealand'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructureIt announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.12 Jul 03:13 AM
New Zealand'We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 yearsHundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.12 Jul 03:10 AM
KahuKaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no reportThe council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.11 Jul 01:44 AM
KahuFormer councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai TokerauCouncils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities09 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandAffordable rental homes to be built on former reserve landThe land was bought for $750,000 last month.08 Jul 05:06 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners want to grant scientists access'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'08 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandNew housing growth plan prioritises 'housing crisis' - Rotorua mayorHousing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.07 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandFresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua failsIt comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.05 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne land-use shift: new rules to combat erosion riskGisborne may limit land use due to erosion risk management.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReal or myth? Young scientists seek truth in legend of star-crossed loversCould Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua?04 Jul 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closedSlips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.04 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandProtesters and petition aim to end cycle-friendly Grey St trialThe council is calling for patience and understanding as tempers flare.04 Jul 05:00 PM
