New ZealandGisborne faces costly clean-up as woody debris clog beaches and waterwaysDismayed and disheartened by yet another debris build-up.03 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPetition calls for Palestine flag to fly outside Gisborne District CouncilGDC empathetic but foreign policy is a matter for the Government, says mayor.02 Jul 04:59 PM
New ZealandGisborne CBD saved from alcohol policy banNew Class 1 restaurants are not allowed to open within 150m of 'sensitive sites'.28 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor cites Nazi experiments in fluoride debateRobert Lee said the lesson from Nuremberg was 'informed consent'.28 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandHarcourts Dancing for Hospice: Dancer nerves on the up as the date draws nearerThe tummy is turning thinking about the big night.27 Jun 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Quite emotional': Thousands gather at Lakefront to watch Matariki drone showRotorua's lakefront lit up in celebration of the Māori new year.27 Jun 08:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Doug Owens says council needs renewed perspectiveA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:50 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for councilA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:49 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopefulA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandMinister green-lights six-storey buildings in downtown Mount MaunganuiThe changes will allow greater development capacity, the minister says.27 Jun 06:34 AM
New ZealandTairāwhiti Civil Defence's proactive steps during severe weatherGisborne residents are proactive in severe weather and more aware of emergency plans.27 Jun 02:14 AM
New Zealand'Hopelessness and betrayal': Councillor backs call for sewerage scheme investigationIt comes as the council approves its 10-year-plan - and sets rates.26 Jun 08:02 PM
KahuNorthland councils stick with Māori wards despite Government pushTwo of the four councils will retain Māori wards, while the other two are tight-lipped.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housingA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 11:14 PM
New Zealand'It's lifting restrictions': New app combines tech, culture and science to reach youth'They become the scientists ... become kaitiaki for our ngahere.'25 Jun 11:01 PM
New ZealandCut-off farmers get specialised first aid training, as repairing bridges is taking timeOngoing wait taking a mental toll on stricken farmers.25 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Heartbreaking’ reality of air pollution in Mount Maunganui'The chronic exposure [to pollutants] that is creating the harm in our community.'25 Jun 06:01 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix TaurangaA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tapeA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.24 Jun 11:40 PM
New ZealandThree, two, one, jump! Children make a splash at opening of leisure poolThe mayor described it as years in the making.24 Jun 04:19 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Aurel Braguta wants to reduce costsA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.24 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Tina Salisbury's 'cutting-edge' vision for TaurangaA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.23 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tim MaltbyA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.23 Jun 08:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-KingLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos NagelsLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data showsSix months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?20 Jun 05:02 PM
New ZealandGisborne Study launched to track virus in shellfish after sewage spillsGisborne Council to study shellfish safety after wet weather sewage spills20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcern Gisborne council resource planning effort will be superseded by reformsFeds concerned Gisborne council resource planning effort will be superseded by reforms.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna HannahLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew CaieLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Anthony GoddardLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandRotorua Museum restoration secures extra funding, construction set to startA project years in the making, the museum is set to be humming with activity very soon.19 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We'll f***ing kill you': Claims of death threat in clash over sacred lakeThe response: 'You're gonna take that tapu home with you'17 Jun 10:09 PM
New ZealandFormer PM calls out Kāinga Ora criticisms, says it has been 'unfairly targeted''I think there's been a bit of a beat-up here.'17 Jun 03:00 AM
