New ZealandGrounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'21 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandInner-city flower baskets hanging by a thread'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hikeResidents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Greens call for action on GazaCo-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch19 May 06:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: Greens call for unityCo-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on working together to tackle the climate crisis. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch19 May 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepointCouncil commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandSarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'17 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor calls for better Nema commsMayor Rehette Stoltz sees further improvements needed with Nema response.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year BudgetDoing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.16 May 06:08 AM
New ZealandWastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failureThe council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.16 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandCouncillor quit after being queried about regular absencesHamilton councillors have been queried about their attendance.16 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandCouncil receives 370 submissions on Long-Term PlanIndividuals and groups made submissions on plans for the coming 10 years.16 May 12:25 AM
KahuFears Auckland local board funding shake-up will hurt ‘poorest of community’South Auckland local boards say they will miss out under new funding model.15 May 06:37 PM
New ZealandQuick removal of slash can prevent Gisborne from being 'munted', residents saySubmitters to Gisborne District Council want slash removed as it builds up.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRollout of crates for recycling service beginsAbout 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.15 May 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhereGabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.15 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandNew members to oversee council's commercial interestsThe move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.14 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandNominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat openThe byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.13 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandReactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinionsRatepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandMayor asks for further cost savings as LTP draws in 3000 submissionsHamilton's rates rises have drawn in a flood of feedback from the community.13 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speedsNews snippets from the Far North.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Caught out': Councillor's surprise at 500 per cent hikes for small number of ratepayers'We need to look long and hard at our cost structures and what we can do to help.'13 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandCold houses to blame for people needing to ‘blast the heater’ - Green Building CouncilNew Zealand's housing building standards labelled decades behind most other countries.10 May 10:51 PM
PoliticsBudget 2024 preview: Can the Government deliver on its pledges?On the Tiles previews the Budget that's only 20 days away now.10 May 08:53 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandTe Huia train service at risk of discontinuing without NZTA fundingA recent review acknowledged 315 individual records of Te Huia train delays last year.08 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farmsBridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Armitage: Tourism funding a lifeline for communitiesOPINION: We are world famous for our manaakitanga (hospitality) towards visitors.07 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quoThe Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.07 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandThere's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urgesRetired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.07 May 12:19 AM
