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Councillor says Govt 'abdicating' housing responsibilities
'We are not seeing an improvement on the availability of stock in town.'
Top jobs open up at Auckland Council - but there's a catch
There is the potential to earn from $31,000 to $300,000-plus a year.
'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarket
The project aims to unlock land for up to 3000 homes and a new supermarket in Whangārei.
'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policy
About 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.
Ruapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centre
Ruapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.
'Really shabby': Deputy mayor decries state of premier park
The council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.
'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaign
Surf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.
‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining fees
Businesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.
Chopper crackdown? Why it could get harder to build a helipad on Waiheke Island
Noise impacts on Māori heritage sites will be considered in helipad assessments.
'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletes
The facility may be built opposite Gisborne's Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub building.
Police investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot dead
Ticker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.
Mayor says he doesn't want marine precinct sold - then votes in favour
Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale opposed the sale but still supported fighting the review.
Wayne Brown questions why Cabinet ministers get limos but he doesn't after driving offence
Wayne Brown has not heard from the police about the video call on his phone.
Watch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming traffic
As the bus neared a queue of traffic, it crossed the centre line into the path of a car.
'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillors
Average attendances range from 67% to 100%; genuine reasons but other excuses criticised
Teen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendum
Jack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.
Concept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'
The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.
Kaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supply
A 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.
Andrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bid
The former Labour leader says the city needs a change.
Waipukurau housing project on track, mayor worries plans don’t reflect identity
The project aims to build 950 homes on 50ha over 20 years.
On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'
Council’s debt ceiling raised
Tauranga's borrowing limit has been increased to 3.5 times annual revenue.
Rotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service options
Public can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.
Offal dumped in river could be what’s left of A&P Society’s stolen sheep
'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'
Cyclone victim estimates land value dropped $1m - yet rates bill the same
'The land is worth around $300,000 to $400,000, if that, and they are rating us on $1.4m.'
Calls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms
Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.
How a midlife volunteer found purpose in Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence
'I thought maybe I could get involved ... maybe I could be of some use.'