KahuCampaign to raise electoral option awarenessThe campaign will inform voters of Māori descent about their options.24 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to partly bailout Hundertwasser Arts Centre to stave off insolvencyWithout the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.23 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandBin removal stings: Dog walker 'disgusted' after carrying pooch's poo for 5kmIt removed its bins to deter wasps at a popular Rotorua lake.22 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessedMayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.21 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandNorthland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pestsViews sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSetting the rates: Council picks 'engagement' over consultation for planCouncillor 'comfortable this is a sensible approach'.17 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweedsHighly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.16 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandFoiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'15 Mar 08:01 AM
New ZealandFish of the Year: Ocean giant takes over from petite seaweed-living rarityThe manta ray is making its move to overtake smaller competitors in Fish of the Year.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidentsThere have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga14 Mar 07:25 AM
New ZealandNorthland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurbMembers of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘disappointed’ by local government reviewCommission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.09 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandDog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centresDevelopment of the parks will take place this year and next.08 Mar 08:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil pools and halls likely to cost users moreCommissioners feel proposed increased fees to facilities aren't high enough.03 Mar 08:29 AM
New ZealandMarae disappointed heavy industry will stay'It’s not just the air pollution, it's the congestion and all of that.'03 Mar 02:22 AM
New ZealandClosing time: How Eastern Bay councils' policy could affect last callAlcohol sale hours could become standardised across the region if the policy is adopted.24 Feb 01:55 AM
New Zealand'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'23 Feb 07:42 AM
New ZealandHillside of privet nothing to sneeze at, says BOP councilThe council has come under pressure to eradicate the pest plant from an escarpment.22 Feb 12:32 AM
New ZealandSports clubs to protest at council 'extinction notices''If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne stopbanks not fit to stop flooding, council toldHow close the city came to flooding when Edgecumbe did has accelerated the works.16 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay of Plenty assesses damage from Cyclone Gabrielle'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'14 Feb 08:32 AM
New Zealand'Acknowledge our history:' Pupils take dual park name proposal to councilWork to change the name started in 2021 and has come to a head.10 Feb 12:38 AM
New ZealandMāngere residents stuck in waiting game after flood forces them from homesResidents hit by devastating floods are in limbo waiting for an update on their homes.09 Feb 07:01 AM
New ZealandRotorua councillors agree on what they will pocket in payThe deputy mayor will be the highest paid, a decision the mayor defended.09 Feb 01:30 AM
New ZealandWheels up for Mount Maunganui skateparkThe council has signed off plans for a $3.6m destination skatepark.08 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandFrontline healthcare workers battle Middlemore ED’s chronic staffing shortagesStaff leave the industry and head across the Tasman for better pay and conditions.07 Feb 03:29 AM
New ZealandDog owner wants pound visiting rights restoredImpounded dogs whose owners are awaiting court date can no longer be visited in Tauranga.03 Feb 08:08 AM
New ZealandFive of 10 Rotorua councillors could be getting a near six-figure salaryFind out who is set to get the biggest slice.03 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandOver 100 holes left by metal detecting at Marlborough’s premier parkMetal detecting is not allowed on Marlborough's parks and reserves.31 Jan 05:29 AM
New Zealand‘Thank you Jacinda’: Man’s roadside stance against hate directed at ex-PMDave Stewart has been spurred by the hate and vitriol directed at Jacinda Ardern.26 Jan 09:27 PM
New ZealandGravel road grates: Decade-long fight for a safer roadResidents have been trying for 10 years to get safety improvements.25 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandTauranga residents’ satisfaction with council low, survey findsResidents who have lived in Tauranga for more than 10 years were the least satisfied.23 Jan 04:24 AM
New ZealandAucklander moves to Australia to access life-changing drugShe says moving her family to Australia last week was her only option.22 Jan 05:00 AM
