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 Zealand‘Senseless, sickening’: Swastikas painted on DoC hutVandals have painted swastikas on a restored backcountry hut on the West Coast.08 Feb 06:10 AM
New ZealandFears new Te Puke bridge will hinder trucksSevere weather washed out the original bridge.07 Feb 08:15 PM
KahuWhy the Kaipara Mayor dressed in an English Victorian costume on Waitangi DayThe mayor says the costumes were well received by many - Māori included.07 Feb 04:25 AM
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 ZealandCentury-long saga: The six moves to change this village’s nameThe names National Park and Waimarino have been pondered multiple times.05 Feb 05:24 AM
New ZealandLakeside 2024: Rain no show-stopper for packed Lakefront concertLocal and Aotearoa performers entertained the thousands on Saturday.04 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandFar North council changes Māori name ahead of Waitangi DayThe refresh did not alter the council’s legal name.03 Feb 11:02 PM
New ZealandChanges, revenues and costs: Your guide to city parkingCosts are more than income from parking.02 Feb 07:35 PM
KahuFar North Mayor hosts first-time Waitangi local government sector presence'It’s taken a lot of work to get as far as this.'01 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted WaihoA full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.01 Feb 02:43 AM
New ZealandTauranga’s four-year council term a first for New ZealandAn election will be held on July 20 in which a mayor and nine councillors will be chosen.31 Jan 08:49 PM
New Zealand'We didn’t give consent': Fears sewerage scheme could pollute sacred lake'Drilling through and sucking up stuff - our tūpuna are underneath this ground.'31 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuGovernment department adviser in firing line for ‘potential conflict of interest’ as Rātana speakerThe speaker is being investigated by the government department he works for.31 Jan 04:38 AM
New ZealandBoatie fears he may lose foot after boat ramp injury, flesh-eating bacteriaHe said doctors told him they found some of the bacteria 'had been dissolving the flesh'.29 Jan 05:04 PM
New ZealandNurse fired over anti-vax posts may need to pay $20kAmanda Turner was dismissed in 2021 after 'posting anti-vaccine information on Facebook'.29 Jan 03:22 AM
New Zealand'Icon' or 'eyesore'? High-and-dry Lakeland Queen given removal deadline'This historical site is in danger of becoming an old scrapyard.'25 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
New ZealandCouncil spends $4600 on unneeded signsAbout 22 signs were erected despite parking changes being delayed.23 Jan 09:49 PM
New Zealand'The best thing': Residents welcome EPA inquiry into West Coast landfillTaylorville Resource Park has faced allegations of foul odour, dust and water leachate.23 Jan 02:39 AM
New ZealandPay error ‘disappoints’ council employeesStaff are frustrated after being paid incorrectly for working recent public holidays.23 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandHow a youngster is calling on politicians for safer weed-spraying on school groundsNot only did Henry Bedell present to council, he also wrote to the Minister of Health.22 Jan 01:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton City Council by-election to kick off this weekThe by-election was sparked by the resignation of now Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton.21 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandAggressive pups and deadly dog disease fears spark change at Rotorua's poundRotorua's council explains why it removed its dog drop-off box.18 Jan 07:03 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 ZealandNational Park Village potential name change riles Tauranga business'That would cause quite a bit of confusion.'12 Jan 03:03 PM
New ZealandNew Rotorua council chief executive announcedIt comes four months after the previous leader's resignation.11 Jan 04:10 AM
New ZealandWhat tourism minister and Rotorua mayor talked about on Redwoods rideMatt Doocey and Tania Tapsell caught up on issues during a mountainbike ride.11 Jan 12:51 AM
KahuSubmissions quadruple on bid to rename National Park village as WaimarinoIwi calling for the North Island tourist village to revert to its historical name.10 Jan 05:00 PM
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 Zealand'Kicking the can down the road’: Double-digit rates rises possibleA challenge was put to council staff to reduce a possible 14 per cent rise this year.09 Jan 07:00 PM
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 Zealand'Quite significant' support to abandon farmlandThe next step is to sound out the Government about it.08 Jan 07:32 PM
KahuData gap raises concern over housing for former prisonersNew research details the social cost of unstable housing.01 Jan 07:00 PM
