'People’s lives at the moment are too much on hold.'

“This is the fifth or sixth tree poisoned like this in the last few years.”

'The last thing I want is for this building to become a black hole of spending.'

But a National MP says the figures are wrong and it "invested significantly" in city.

The venue is still secret and its owners may not know it is a Stop Co-Governance event.

Their comments are backed by a councillor who says the city is 'under siege'.

'It only held on for a few seconds, but it was a very firm and aggressive grip.'

A potential plan to cover the costs has been found - but it isn't confirmed

White Island Tours has said it will not be returning to the island.

Flooded homes, threatened highways, and months of anxiety for lakeside residents.

A plan to lower the speed limit has been described as fanatical by Mayor Victor Luca.

The stadium has long been opposed by the sports clubs that could be left homeless.

Total rates in the district have gone up by more than 50 per cent in the past three years.

Northland and Auckland will form the country's first Three Waters inter-regional entity.

Study debunks belief that Pacific people don't use primary healthcare before visiting ED.

A businessman backing the ban idea says he's had to issue staff panic buttons.

East Coast MP Kiri Allan says her community was in "anguish and fear".

Helen Fraser was due to be sentenced after being convicted of owning a dog causing injury.

The final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets

She also shared a 'you've got to be kidding me' moment from during her delivery.

'Ōpōtiki has 14 liquor outlets ... Ōpōtiki has a population of 9300.'

A total of 54 submissions were received, 36 of which came from Kawerau.

Proposed fee increases for community facilities range from 6 per cent to 138 per cent.

Councillor Alf Filipaina says ultimatum runs counter to the values of Pacific people.

After months of rainfall they now worry what winter will bring.

Some accommodation providers have been described as unsafe.

Principal Colin Watkins says he's heard talk of vigilantism from fed-up locals.

Preparations are under way for start of work on Whangārei’s Ōkara Marina.

'There is nobody visiting now. You’ve got to have foot traffic to make things work.'

The change comes into effect this weekend.