New Zealand‘Drastically unfair’: The landowner facing a 500 per cent rates hikeThe Christchurch-based owner has challenged the proposed increase.04 Mar 02:53 AM
New ZealandCouncil suitcase used once after ‘exorbitant’ purchaseExpensive suitcase used for bringing back delicate items stored out of sight in archives.01 Mar 08:29 PM
New Zealand'Concern and uncertainty': Will treasured community hall be demolished?The community was told demo plans were under way but council now says it's still deciding.29 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandControversial road closure leads to $5m in finesSince the cul-de-sac was created in March 2022, 34,299 fines have been issued.29 Feb 05:08 AM
New Zealand'Told to move on': Rough sleepers describe restless nights in RotoruaWith homeless people asked to leave reserves, does Rotorua need a night shelter again?28 Feb 03:00 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 ZealandPaula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoraltyWayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Totally reckless' planning rules on holdDangerous intersections and heavy traffic on SH2 not addressed - councillor.23 Feb 06:56 AM
New Zealand87 tyres were dumped in a 'gorgeous' stream. Gary wasn't having itHe made it his mission to clean the stream of rubbish - all in one day.23 Feb 12:22 AM
New Zealand'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'22 Feb 06:35 AM
New ZealandCongestion charging could be needed to keep Tauranga movingThe current funding model for transport infrastructure is “not going to cut it”.21 Feb 07:17 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandNo 'squabbles' and no 'bad behaviour', potential Tauranga councillors advised'The way to get things done, of course, is to collaborate,' says a local body politician.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne-way streets: CBD firms object to 'lack of transparency' on pilot schemeA number of two-way streets will become one-way in Tauranga City Centre.19 Feb 09:47 PM
New ZealandOne million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - againA river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.19 Feb 08:19 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor Wayne Brown on council’s long-term planThe mayor is speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking.19 Feb 06:00 PM
New ZealandTiny school's win in fight to protect students from 'appalling behaviour'The school fought to stop intensification impacting children's privacy.15 Feb 04:03 PM
New ZealandFrom $800 to $37,000: City bid to hike field fees slated as a ‘cash grab'The proposed fee structure is based on a single week of training time.14 Feb 10:27 PM
New Zealand'We’re not going to mess around': Waiho River shift threatens Franz Josef 'poo ponds'Council keeping a close eye on the weather forecasts and projected rainfalls.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil urged not to ‘kill’ Historic Village with rent increasesAbout 50 people packed council chambers.14 Feb 01:03 AM
New ZealandCalls to axe proposed Tauranga stadium continue”Let’s call the community stadium what it is: a second regional rugby stadium.”13 Feb 02:14 AM
New Zealand‘Like giving candy, then taking it away’': Support dog banned from poolsJarrod Tumai cares for a teenager with nonverbal autism.12 Feb 02:32 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 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
