New ZealandDancing Diary: Who would have thought stepping would be so tricky?OPINION: This week has been a struggle.24 May 04:45 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount MaunganuiCommissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.23 May 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Saved my life': How roller skating helped woman conquer drugs and alcoholDerby star shares personal story to explain why her home town needs a new skatepark.22 May 09:13 PM
New ZealandRevealed: 13 properties council might sell to fund $306m civic projectA 'popular' free car park in a shopping district is one of them.22 May 08:30 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle prompts Gisborne to consider local rapid response teamsGisborne plans new emergency teams after Cyclone Gabrielle.22 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Things happened quickly': how Tuesday's wild weather unfolded'A reminder of how quickly things can happen during weather events'22 May 06:32 AM
New Zealand'National treasure': Lake faces environmental 'disaster', advocates claim'It is an absolute disgrace we have infrastructure that has failed.'20 May 07:16 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 Zealand'Gisborne needs no-frills budget': Residents have say on council plans'Grey St fiasco' sparks debate on spending priorities for district.17 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLightbulb moment: We're getting into the swing of Dancing for HospiceOPINION: It's all coming together, step by step.17 May 04:40 PM
New ZealandRotorua communities say council kept them in the dark on rising project costs“All they’re doing is committing their community to abject poverty.”16 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Kick-ass Rotorua': business community shares desire to see vibrancy in tourist cityAnd a plea made to those not using AI - 'Don’t get left behind'.15 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandDoctors warn: Human health risks from proposed $730m Kaipara waste-to-energy plantHealth concerns included toxins such as dioxins, heavy metals and gases.14 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsettling time': 30 jobs proposed to go at forestry research institute ScionCEO says it doesn't have enough work in the pipeline to retain current staffing levels.14 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandCracks appear in new $7m coastal pathwayConstruction of the 4m-wide path began in April 2023 and it opened in December.14 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandCharges coming for Tauranga boat rampsThe charges will come into effect from July 1.13 May 10:26 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 Zealand'Abuse and threats': Inside the decision to cancel library's drag queen eventThe council says the online abuse and threats were to attendees 'including children'.10 May 05:04 PM
New ZealandDancing diary: first week of lessons down, hard work beginsNerves, thrills and laughs are in abundance in the hospice fundraiser.10 May 04:45 PM
KahuNorthland policewoman Gail Shepherd remembered for ‘amazing’ emergency mahi'She was a passionate daughter, mother and grandmother.'10 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay households face 13.6pc rates riseThere is a proposal to delay 12 projects.10 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti could face double its current number of heatwave days a year, says expertTairāwhiti’s wildfire risk could increase by 30-40 per cent.09 May 05:00 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
New ZealandStaff shortages force closures at Pathlab clinicsClosures were decided once all other options were exhausted, Pathlab says.08 May 05:40 AM
New ZealandTauranga subdivision needs $400m for roads. Who will pay for it?Tauranga's council could face a 'substantive funding gap' for new roads.06 May 08:35 PM
New ZealandRotorua BnB host says rates hike for holiday rental owners 'beggars belief'She says for renting her backyard tiny home out for a third of a year she'll pay $5k more.06 May 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Speechless': Family go from living in a tent to getting a new home'It’s been a roller-coaster for the last three to four years for me and my children.'06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMinister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.06 May 06:20 AM
KahuFormer Northland councillor says Māori wards fine - if polls heldFormer councillor John Bain says the Govt had made the 'right move' regarding Māori wards.01 May 06:00 PM
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
