The rateable value of the Kawerau mill property has nearly halved since it closed.

There's been little effort to address it, a nurses' union says.

But others have welcomed the ruling on the district's governance model.

A proposal to improve drainage of floodwaters will have further cost implications.

One local MP voted for it, and another against.

The lawyer's presence at the almost six-hour meeting cost ratepayers more than $10,000.

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Mayor Don Cameron had to use his casting vote in the split decision.

After years of breaches, Keith Holswich is fed up with the polluting composter.

Kāinga Ora says the four empty houses are awaiting demolition.

"Co-governance is basically the antithesis of democracy," organisers say.

Rioting, street racing, threats and intimidation have left residents living in fear.

Danger of rural hospitals and GP services being compromised by a centralised system.

'We're scared people are going to take it too far,' one resident says

The council says it is safer for the Safe City Guardians than walking through.

A mayoral candidate says it's a waste of time and money.

A new role will allow someone to learn about curation of the taonga Māori collection.

Three Hell's Angels associates refused to talk about a man who was beaten into a coma.

Steve Chadwick says her infection reinforces the need for vaccination.

One reverend is calling on fellow ministers to put their hands up to help those in need.

There are confirmed Covid-19 cases at multiple North Canterbury schools.

Almost 50 per cent of all current Covid-19 cases in NZ are in Counties Manukau district.

She would not say how long motels would be used to house the homeless.

The vehicle was shunted from the building and suspended metres above the footpath.

It's the first arrangement of its kind in Aotearoa.

No tourism gains until self-isolation scrapped, operators say

Rotorua's mayor says Macpherson removed himself by refusing to apologise.

Ashburton Hospital under pressure as Omicron outbreak looms large.

A $16 million marae renovation programme is drawing to a close.