Puketawai Marae, hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle, plans to shift to safer, higher ground.

Lindsay McKenzie starts in the role today, commuting between Nelson and Wellington.

The mayor says she is 'disappointed' with one councillor's position.

The council apologised for inaccurate information and explained its analysis.

Council proposal has been put together after years of community consultation and research.

Vandals have struck repeatedly at more than a dozen community play areas in recent months.

Special hearing: Govt wants consents extended but others want most or all denied.

Policy needed as Gisborne council plans unsealed roads; public meetings to discuss impact.

An ambitious project to rid Southland of pests has been put on hold amid financial issues.

Shower fittings and a wash basin were among items stolen.

Motel use resulted in distrust and disbelief in agencies involved, a lawyer says.

Tauranga's industrial businesses are paying at least double in rates than residents.

Protesters demand change as councillors debate Grey St intersection safety issues.

The Government wants to keep operating them for another year.

Residents 'spruce up' the city’s derelict spaces with paint and scrubbing brushes.

The mayor disagrees with the councillor's comments.

Social media comments about Tauranga City Council 'unfairly targeted council staff'.

Donations include paint, plywood, and supplies, as local artists create a town mural.

Huntly, Tuakau, Pōkeno, Mercer and Taupiri could be affected by proposed bylaw changes.

NZ First MP has officially stepped back from his Marlborough District Council role.

The project redefines land use, integrating digital infrastructure for sustainability.

Ross Hawthorne and a group of volunteers have already planted 4900 native seedlings.

A 7m sculpture inspired by nature and Māori imagery will be unveiled in Tauranga's CBD.

Councillors have met for the first time public since the Crown observer decision.

Under-fire freedom campers say they do support local businesses on their travels.

The sale of Tauranga's marine precinct for $13.9m has angered fishing businesses.

'We’re going to do our best to ensure the danger to our lake and whenua doesn’t get here.'

Members of the local iwi say they will continue to fight.

Gisborne's kerbside rubbish sticker trade online raises fears of illegal dumping.

Allan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'