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 Zealand'Splits us into two': Willie Apiata hands over Victoria Cross over entitlements issue01 Apr 01:19 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
Sponsored StoriesPlanning for tomorrow starts today Eastern Bay in 2055: What do you want to see?15 Oct 03:05 AM
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
New ZealandNew Waipā council chief appointed to replace long-serving incumbentNew WDC chief executive has significant local body and governance experience.06 May 02:00 AM
KahuNo fast tracking but optimism for marina outcomeAnd jobs will follow, developer says.01 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandRates hike of 17.1pc ‘unacceptable’, says former mayorHe suggested i-Site could be one area where staff cuts could be made.26 Apr 12:10 AM
New Zealand'System failure': Whakaari response review reveals 'confusion'It also found little or no national recovery co-ordination and no solid plan.05 Apr 02:56 AM
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 ZealandCommunity meeting held in living room, council warned to stop 'wasteful spending'The meeting, held in a community watchdog's living room, was standing room only.06 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandMystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main streetSome residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.10 Jan 02:50 AM
New ZealandCherished pets reportedly killed by roaming dogs over holiday periodWhakatāne District Council impounded over 500 roaming dogs in its last financial year.09 Jan 04:36 AM
New ZealandParty like the public service: What councils did for ChristmasSome opted for a Kiwi classic.23 Dec 03:30 PM
New ZealandDouble resignation from Murupara Community BoardNominations are now open for the two extraordinary vacancies.24 Aug 09:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat’s next for Whanganui's tram?Whanganui District councillors have conflicting ideas.13 Aug 05:00 PM
