New Zealand'How has InfraCore made it through this far?': CCO boss explains $1m deficitCCO has struggled to complete jobs, hire staff and stick to budget.01 May 04:25 AM
New ZealandDebate heats up over alcohol licence limits near Gisborne schoolsThe policies aim to reduce Gisborne’s high density of alcohol outlets.01 May 03:46 AM
New ZealandCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
New ZealandMount Maunganui’s poor air quality forces rethink of industrial sites'Critical need' to find space for emitting businesses in region, says Tolley.30 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Monumental': Funding secured to fix and reopen Rotorua MuseumConstruction will begin in June, and the mayor has offered a possible completion year.30 Apr 03:50 AM
New ZealandAuckland’s raised crossings ditched for new approach after criticismAT came under fire for its approach to raised pedestrian crossings.29 Apr 10:30 PM
New ZealandNew Tauranga bus stop locations ‘sub-optimal’A permanent CBD bus interchange location was decided at a Tauranga City Council meeting.29 Apr 07:14 PM
New ZealandRotorua's $3 billion, 30-year plan to fix aging pipes, roads and moreIt follows decades of 'chronic underspending' on infrastructure, one councillor says.26 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandMember of sacked council runs for mayor: 'There isn’t much I would do differently''The city needs to move forward and leave all that behind us.'26 Apr 05:28 AM
New ZealandRates hike of 17.1pc ‘unacceptable’, says former mayorHe suggested i-Site could be one area where staff cuts could be made.26 Apr 12:10 AM
New ZealandPublic push to save the Lakeland Queen: 'The heartbeat of the lake has gone'A new society has been formed aimed at getting the tourist attraction back on water.25 Apr 05:00 AM
New Zealand'They have taken us for fools': Councillor hits out over homeless motels'We've been taken to the cleaners by these agencies,' he says.24 Apr 05:04 PM
New ZealandTauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates riseThe confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.24 Apr 04:40 AM
New Zealand'Taking all the revenue': Anger over proposed rating change for Airbnb-type accommodation'It’s a huge, huge rates increase,' one man said.23 Apr 10:22 PM
KahuGovt changes risk demise of Māori wards, prominent leader warnsGovernment changes are rolling back rights, a Northland leader says.22 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuFar North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changesFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.22 Apr 10:25 PM
New Zealand'The smell is quite rancid': Rotting lake weed takes over lakefrontStormy weather has again washed ashore a large amount of the now decaying weed.19 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
KahuKaipara Mayor wants Māori ward gone before next local electionsThe Govt changes signalled this month allow council to reverse Māori ward decisions.18 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandAt least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.17 Apr 06:09 AM
New ZealandLandlord ‘bleeding money’ as bus stop deters tenants'It’s a long time without tenants.'17 Apr 05:22 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely horrendous': Locals petition council over road concernsA mobile speed camera recorded 90km/h in a 50km/h area.16 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandCall for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafeBut one tourism operator says this is an isolated incident and most have good experiences.16 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Corrosive obsession with a person's race' — Seymour on Māori wards'If there was a vote in Auckland where I reside, I’d be voting no.'12 Apr 06:08 AM
New Zealand'Devastated': Widow pleads to save late husband's dream from cost-cutting'I know the economy is tough, but you’ve still got to provide services'11 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Heartwarming’: Sports club may get new home after 'massive stuggle''The last few years, it’s just been a ... massive hit to our mana.'10 Apr 05:45 AM
New ZealandPublic worry on community safety a key challenge, Rotorua council's new boss saysHe sat down with Local Democracy Reporting to share how his first weeks were.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLower speed limits for Western Bay up to two years awayThe new speed management plan was adopted by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council.08 Apr 12:51 AM
New Zealand‘The real deal’: Councillor remembered as visionary leader, devoted to townRichard Crawford suffered a heart attack while cycling in the Redwoods.03 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandRotorua workers reach new agreement after strike actionPay deal for InfraCore staff follows nine months of talks between unions and bosses.02 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandBattle against kōura-killing lake invaders takes centre stageWork to protect taonga species highlighted as iwi celebrates 100 years of its trust.31 Mar 01:01 AM
New Zealand'$84 a week to live in own homes': Ratepayers face 10.24 per cent rates rise'This is what we want to do – but will you be happy paying that price?'27 Mar 07:01 PM
New ZealandTauranga bars to close earlier under booze rule changes“The potential tip out at 2am will find us pushing a lot more people out on the street."26 Mar 07:48 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Council agrees to buy slip-damaged homes'Getting to this point has taken longer than any of us may have expected.'25 Mar 05:22 AM
