'Beast has been well behaved': Mayor writes to ministers over volcano concerns
Lack of Whakaari/White Island monitoring increases ‘existential risk’.
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'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closed
Slips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.
Protesters and petition aim to end cycle-friendly Grey St trial
The council is calling for patience and understanding as tempers flare.
'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayed
If approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.
Gisborne faces costly clean-up as woody debris clog beaches and waterways
Dismayed and disheartened by yet another debris build-up.
Petition calls for Palestine flag to fly outside Gisborne District Council
GDC empathetic but foreign policy is a matter for the Government, says mayor.
'No respect for the ratepayer's money': Farmer fed up with road cones
Ray Logan has had enough of the "over-the-top" use of road cones at the Ashburton Domain.
Gisborne CBD saved from alcohol policy ban
New Class 1 restaurants are not allowed to open within 150m of 'sensitive sites'.
Councillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debate
Robert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.
Harcourts Dancing for Hospice: Dancer nerves on the up as the date draws nearer
The tummy is turning thinking about the big night.
'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone show
Rotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.
Ocean Farm: Where waste is turned to gold
Ocean Farm is the end of the line for the wastewater treatment for Ashburton.
'Common sense': Rules on creating wetlands to be relaxed
Relaxing rules around developing wetlands is “common sense”.
Tauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspective
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for council
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopeful
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Minister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount Maunganui
The changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.
Tairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weather
Gisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.
Mayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business event
Business community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.
'Hopelessness and betrayal': Councillor backs call for sewerage scheme investigation
It comes as the council approves its 10-year-plan - and sets rates.
Northland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government push
Two of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.
'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include community
Citizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.
Tauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housing
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
'It's lifting restrictions': New app combines tech, culture and science to reach youth
'They become the scientists ... become kaitiaki for our ngahere.'
Cut-off farmers get specialised first aid training, as repairing bridges is taking time
Ongoing wait taking a mental toll on stricken farmers.
‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui
'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'
Tauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Mahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tape
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Three, two, one, jump! Children make a splash at opening of leisure pool
The mayor described it as years in the making.
Hopes for $7m to protect Hari Hari from flooding
Managing the Wanganui River is increasingly challenging.
Tauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costs
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Mayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for Tauranga
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
Tauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tim Maltby
A Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.
No action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closure
South Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.