New ZealandDisc golf sets its sights on a new town"Golf is fun but not everyone can afford a $500 membership to play."29 May 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Taking the p**s': Charity boss hits out at op shop rubbish dumpersFrequent clean-ups of soiled goods and rubbish are taking a toll on store team members.17 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandMinister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.06 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty housing: Bishop rejects panel's recommendationsThe minister's decision opens the door to housing growth in the area.03 May 12:55 AM
New ZealandCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandCouncil faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one diesCosts to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.24 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay Council, Kāinga Ora slammed for lack of consultationCouncil says no parties adversely affected by the development.16 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandLower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years awayThe new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.08 Apr 12:51 AM
New ZealandNew planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed offDensity standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.08 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandPot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successfulIt comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.28 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandPrankster takes a dig at council by planting potholesPotholes become pot plants in Te Puna.28 Feb 12:16 AM
New ZealandSlip-damaged road remains closed after plea from kaumātuaThe road was previously used by 'rat runners' to avoid SH2.27 Feb 11:45 PM
New Zealand'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changesPeter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.17 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandMouse poo, dripping seafood juice and undercooked kai - food safety officers' worst NZ findsLocal councils have shared how they go about ensuring food hygiene.11 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay among busiest areas in NZ for ambulance call-outsWeather events and Covid-19 are considered to be among reasons why.27 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
New ZealandMāori wards, flooding and fluoridation: Big year for Local Democracy ReportingReporter Alisha Evans looks at the highs and lows for the district in 2023.17 Jan 01:51 AM
New Zealand'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandParty like the public service: What councils did for ChristmasSome opted for a Kiwi classic.23 Dec 03:30 PM
New ZealandDog owner bitten by man after elderly border collie mauledMolly has had two surgeries and may need more after her throat was 'ripped open'.15 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNumber 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hotCouncil says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandPublic can be ‘brutal’: Councillors defend use of closed-door workshopsThe ombudsman’s call to open council workshops is a ‘hard nut to crack’.30 Nov 07:42 PM
New Zealand'We would have been annihilated': Pensioner's flooded flat to be demolishedBrian Thorne is upset to be losing his home by the sea.26 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'24 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandFlood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolishedSeven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.24 Nov 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Significant uncertainty': Council defers crucial 10-year planning documentWestern Bay's Long-term Plan is deferred due to a 'lack of clear national direction'.22 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandFlood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolishedFuture of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.20 Nov 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandWho, when, where: What to know about $21.4m boost for affordable rentals'It’s our responsibility to look after those who have provided for us.'10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother byelection triggered as second board member quitsIt is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.23 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandResignation triggers $23k byelection in Western BayNominations will open on Thursday.08 Aug 03:34 AM
