New ZealandWestern Bay council could put off Annual Plan adoptionThe final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets08 Jun 07:37 AM
Lifestyle'Overwhelmed with happiness': Mayor welcomes baby girl, announces 'unique' nameShe also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.08 Jun 07:33 AM
New ZealandParents lining up at liquor stores as kids go hungry - and other sad tales of booze harm'Ōpōtiki has 14 liquor outlets ... Ōpōtiki has a population of 9300.'08 Jun 05:12 AM
New Zealand'Strangling late night entertainment': Midnight closing too early for someA total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.07 Jun 04:24 AM
New Zealand'Horrified': Fee hikes for Tauranga’s community facilities cop flakProposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.06 Jun 04:00 AM
TalanoaMayor Wayne Brown’s threats 'not the Pacific way'Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.03 Jun 05:51 AM
New Zealand'Dream retirement' to 'worst nightmare': Surging lake inundates housesAfter months of rainfall they now worry what winter will bring.02 Jun 06:00 PM
Kahu'Huge risk': Rotorua Mayor calls for urgent action after Loafers Lodge tragedySome accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.01 Jun 06:03 PM
New ZealandDirt bikers' 'intimidating, lawless behaviour' slammed by principal, MPPrincipal Colin Watkins says he's heard talk of vigilantism from fed-up locals.31 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandWork on $20m marina set to startPreparations are under way for start of work on Whangārei’s Ōkara Marina.30 May 11:13 PM
New Zealand'We’re moving to survive': Why a retailer has left CBD after 15 years'There is nobody visiting now. You’ve got to have foot traffic to make things work.'30 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandFree Saturday parking returns to Tauranga CBDThe change comes into effect this weekend.29 May 07:38 AM
New ZealandEx-Māori Affairs Minister Dover Samuels praises impact of North's Māori wardsMāori ward representation is 'shaping up positively,' Samuels says.25 May 05:58 AM
New Zealand7th Ave roadworks: 'Why are we the sacrificial lamb?'"If they block in front of us as well, maybe I need to shut the shop.”22 May 05:45 AM
New ZealandCouncil: Whangārei Civic Centre safe for staff to move inThe WDC says the discovery of toxic black mould has not delayed about 500 staff moving in.21 May 01:01 AM
New ZealandTiny home owner faces prospect of seeing it taken awayWhen Pete started building his tiny home he had no idea he was doing anything illegal.20 May 05:59 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle weather damage: Lessons from Cyclone Bola go unheededWhen Cyclone Bola devastated NZ, deforestation was blamed. But nothing has changed.16 May 09:33 PM
New Zealand'Forever chemicals': Kaipara waste-to-energy plant plans slated as bad for environmentKaipara's plans for waste-to-energy plant a bad idea, say environmentalists.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLast two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming upWhangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor’s comments about council-Māori relationships described as 'mischievous'Murray-Benge raised her concerns about how the council was using the word ‘prioritise’.12 May 03:24 AM
New ZealandKaipara's waste to energy push backed by other MayorsThe major new infrastructure would incinerate Northland and Auckland councils’ waste.11 May 06:47 AM
New ZealandWhat should happen to iconic museum? Public get a say in multimillion-dollar questionCouncil to test public support for $81.4m restoration or alternatives.10 May 07:29 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Civic Centre update: Lab results show toxic black mould no longer presentToxic black mould in Whangārei Civic Centre no danger to workers, the council says.10 May 04:57 AM
New ZealandCouncil slams Govt for lack of action on invasive marine pestThere are fears not enough's being done to prevent invasive seaweed arriving in Northland.07 May 10:23 PM
KahuFour options: Public may soon have a say on future of iconic Rotorua museumThe heritage building has been closed for seven years.05 May 05:43 AM
New Zealand'There will be funding': CAB facing $40k council cut told 'no way' it will failThe organisation is at the top of the priority list, says a Rotorua Trust member.04 May 02:13 AM
New ZealandMore injuries feared as wait for removal of trees drags onThe saga over the trees went public last year after fed-up residents hit the headlines.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTurning 'paradise' into a 'parking lot': Emotions high as $220.2m stadium debated'Can't let things get in the way of progress... This represents a really good opportunity'01 May 08:10 AM
New ZealandWhangārei District Councillor Jayne Golightly apologises for breaching council confidentialityJayne Golightly apologises to fellow Whangārei councillors, public over conduct breach27 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandDoubled parking fees, more paid parks and pricier pool admission proposedThe draft Annual Plan proposes a number of fees increases in the city.25 Apr 06:05 PM
New ZealandPublic to have say as rescue chopper shift delayedSeries of meetings to discuss Northland Rescue Helicopter base lease extension.24 Apr 11:42 PM
New ZealandNorthland Rescue helicopter base shift could take 'another year or two'Some residents are unhappy with news the lease has been extended.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conductWhangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncils to lose millions in 'better off' fundingCity council gets almost $36m less while the district council will receive almost $16m.18 Apr 02:49 AM
