New ZealandGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Not welcome here': Mayor's message to gang wanting to set up HQ in cityRebel Motorcycle gang moved its HQ to South Canterbury's port city.15 May 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paidThere are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Gore mayor rejects 'presidential' accusations, won't resignBen Bell describes himself as ambitious and confident, and says he is no quitter.14 May 10:28 AM
New ZealandWater woes: Wairoa faces the ultimate test in its supply choicesWairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.14 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandPetition organiser seeks to remove Gore Council chief executiveChief executive Stephen Parry and Mayor Ben Bell have not been speaking since December.14 May 03:34 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour shows support for embattled Gore Mayor Ben BellSeymour is the latest to add his voice in support of the 24-year-old.13 May 05:24 AM
Politics‘Get rid of him’ or ‘They haven’t given him a fair go’? Gore divided on mayorResidents are sick of ‘childish’ council behaviour.12 May 08:28 PM
New ZealandWill he stay or go? Gore councillors ask Mayor Ben Bell to resignA meeting on Tuesday will discuss the situation further.11 May 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospitalA public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.11 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil allays concern about climate budget cuts"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resignThe youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.11 May 04:57 AM
KahuShelly Bay: Mana whenua wins ‘crucial’ ruling in Māori Land CourtApplicants claim the true ownership remains with the members of Taranaki Whānui.11 May 03:32 AM
BusinessBusiness owner fears possible rates rise means her restaurant won’t surviveAuckland business owner fears her restaurant will not survive if council increases rates.10 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costsWayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut"It’s like they’re saying, ‘Actually, we don’t even need you’.”10 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandKieran McAnulty hears concerns about communication in his new Hawke’s Bay recovery roleHawke's Bay now has a third cyclone recovery minister leading the region's response.10 May 03:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘I'm not losing my home’: Resident says 13% rates increase would be final straw“What are we supposed to do? Lose our houses?”09 May 08:59 PM
New Zealand6.6 per cent rate increase part of Horizons Regional Council's long-term plan'Council are aware that any rate increase is not ideal.'09 May 02:16 AM
New ZealandSouthland councillor apologises for ‘offensive’ remarksRepentant local representative realises he can't 'speak for how women feel'.07 May 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Citizens Advice Bureau plays an important role in our cityOpinion: Rotorua readers have their say.06 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPoll shows Tauranga wants an early council electionRespondents were asked several questions.06 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandInvercargill councillor resigns following sexual harassment allegationsSkelt's resignation has triggered a byelection.05 May 03:26 AM
New ZealandRatepayers to fund Samoa trip for Hastings mayor and council CEOA friendship agreement will be signed with the Samoan district of Falealili.05 May 03:02 AM
New ZealandSexist remarks dismissed as 'just part of life'Marketing director subjected to inappropriate jokes since being elected as a councillor.04 May 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSocial housing concerns spark record public meeting in KerikeriKāinga Ora a no-show as almost 800 people crowd into venue and another 375 follow online.04 May 03:51 AM
New ZealandCouncil changes geese culling protocols after house struck by bullet and pelletsThe incident at Otaraua Park has led to new protocols around geese culling.04 May 12:20 AM
New Zealand'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua District Council proposes 13 per cent rates increaseTararua District Council urges public to give feedback on Annual Plan.27 Apr 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitOpinion: Civic leadership isn't about popularity, it's about relationshipsOpinion: Rightly or wrongly, when we vote, we get the people we deserve.26 Apr 08:00 PM
KahuPush for Māori public art in New PlymouthThe council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.25 Apr 02:32 AM
KahuCyclone Gabrielle: Relocating Te Karaka needs 50 per cent support of the community - Willie Te AhoMarae to be moved to higher ground but still on Rangatira land title.23 Apr 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apartKurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.22 Apr 09:24 PM
