Kahu'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seatsThe Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.06 Nov 07:14 PM
KahuHow a teen's passion for Māori wards led to shock win for mumDr Mawera Karetai won the Kōhi Māori seat without spending a dollar.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMcDonald makes history as first Māori woman to lead Toi Moana councilMatemoana McDonald made history as the first woman to chair Toi Moana.31 Oct 12:32 AM
New ZealandFormer MP Brendan Horan aims for Whakatāne council seatHe was a list MP for NZ First and cleared of allegations in 2016.27 Jun 01:54 AM
New ZealandGeothermal baths with silica terraces planned for BoP townThe project includes an 'attractive bath complex' using geothermal fluids.26 Jun 08:58 PM
New ZealandTransport operators outraged over condition of SH2 bridgeMore than 2000 vehicles use the bridge daily, including nearly 1000 trucks.23 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandRegional councillor Toi Iti seeks Doug Leeder's seatHe aims to bridge Māori and non-Māori communities on the council.08 Jun 09:06 AM
New ZealandMotorists back to 100km/h speed limit on SH30 Whakatāne-RotoruaA widower has mixed feelings about the change after losing his wife in a 2019 crash.28 Apr 07:43 PM
New Zealand'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaignSurf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.11 Apr 01:16 AM
KahuTeen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendumJack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.08 Apr 11:27 PM
New Zealand'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issueHe gifted his medal to Veterans Affairs minister Chris Penk in the hope of a law change.01 Apr 01:19 AM
KahuWhakaari-White Island memorial project requires further hapū engagement$90,000 was raised this year, with hopes for central government funding.06 Mar 08:46 PM
New ZealandEdgecumbe flood lawsuits may burden ratepayers with $7m costEdgecumbe was flooded due to the breach of a Rangitaiki River floodwall in 2017.15 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandFamilies gather to mark fifth anniversary of Whakaari eruptionA service was attended by more than 180 people, at least 40 of whom were from overseas.10 Dec 05:29 AM
New ZealandSolar farm, terminal extension: Airport plan sets out ambitious futureThe airport is built on land confiscated by the Crown in 1866.22 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandMayor rejects conspiracy theory claimsRising rates and increased council spending proved a hot topic at a public meeting.22 Oct 05:25 AM
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New ZealandResidents say solar farm changes a 'threat' to rural lifestylePutiki Rd residents who agreed to a solar farm in 2021 are having second thoughts.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFreedom campers: 'Don't palm them off' on us, say localsSeveral councillors indicated their wish to remove the dump site from Edgecumbe Domain.09 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'History of harm': Relief as liquor store application withdrawnA hearing was scheduled to take place this month.01 Oct 10:42 PM
New ZealandCouncillor braces for more anti-Māori rhetoricToni Boynton believes rhetoric will increase as Māori ward referendum approaches.10 Sep 10:38 PM
New Zealand‘Kick in the guts’: Rates bill shock for commercial property owner'In one year? What are they thinking?'05 Sep 04:55 AM
New ZealandIconic butcher shop famed for secret sausage recipe faces demolition'His sausages were sold all over New Zealand and people even took them overseas.'29 Aug 04:02 PM
New Zealand'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concernsLack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.04 Jul 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Struggling': Poverty worst in 60 years says school principal"We were poor. We didn’t have anything, but we were never poverty-stricken."23 May 10:12 PM
New Zealand'I’m just stunned': Council concerned residents don’t know where to go in tsunami alertMany submissions mentioned 2021 tsunami alert that resulted in jammed streets.14 May 08:51 PM
