New ZealandGisborne library faces abuse incidents as councillors discuss safety concernsBehaviours range from theft and fighting to using the outside of the building as a toilet.11 Oct 12:22 AM
New ZealandTauranga council projects spurned for fast-trackingTauranga City Council is disappointed that its fast-track applications have been declined10 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandCCTV spree: Rotorua CBD crime crackdown plan expanding to suburbsIt includes rolling out new cameras to catch and deter crims.10 Oct 04:02 PM
New ZealandConsent reforms needed to fix 'overkill' system – builderChanges to the building consent system are welcomed as it is currently arduous.10 Oct 12:30 AM
New Zealand'Essentially... allocated nothing': Road funding snub frustrates mayor'Rotorua seems to keep missing out.'06 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPools or poo pipe? City debates where it should invest $2 millionThe mayor says the community wants its spas back. But major project costs are climbing.04 Oct 07:01 PM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale's uncle spent $56k in fruitless bid to beat nephew in electionWho spent the most on their bid for a seat at the Tauranga City Council table?04 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandLiving in limbo: Motorhome dwellers seek secure parkingKawerau resident Christine Larsen argues for a secure facility for those in motorhomes.04 Oct 12:13 AM
New ZealandGisborne cross-sector group established to guide landowners of highly erodible landForestry Minister Todd McClay said a range of tools would be available with the changes.03 Oct 11:55 PM
KahuNgāpuhi hapū leader calls for $8 billion Treaty redress during Govt visitMinister Paul Goldsmith said his purpose at the hui was to listen.02 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandPipeline protest: Council restarts legal action to protect work siteA protester says the council's issues could have been avoided if it listened better.02 Oct 05:25 AM
New Zealand‘State-of-the-art’: Refurbished children’s unit opens at Rotorua HospitalHealth minister Dr Shane Reti opened unit on Tuesday.01 Oct 04:41 AM
New ZealandDog owner ‘gutted’ by lack of action after Border Collie ‘ripped open’He says his 13-year-old Border Collie, Molly, was 'ripped open' in an attack by two dogs.30 Sep 04:02 PM
New ZealandMeeting digest: New dog rules set, Te Arawa-council committee in the worksThe council debated for more than five hours in the public portion of the meeting.27 Sep 04:00 AM
KahuKaipara council keeps political review despite pending Māori ward rulingJudge yet to rule on legal challenge on whether Māori ward remains in place for election.26 Sep 09:19 PM
New Zealand'Bulls***' call as Rotorua council agrees lease offer for golf landA controversial guillotine clause remains.26 Sep 05:01 PM
New ZealandNOise VACANCY: Transforming Gisborne's vacant spaces into temporary vibrant art installationsIt’s about the joy of seeing something or experiencing something out of your ordinary day.26 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCity could face 'extreme' penalties after fluoride extension deniedTauranga’s mayor is disappointed the council has been denied an extension to fluoridate.25 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne’s Citizens’ Assembly aims for fair land use solutionsA civic lottery will select 35-40 locals to explore fair land use amid climate challenges.24 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Long overdue': Accessibility advocate backs 400% parking fine increaseHe says the new fine, set to go live October 1, is a step in the right direction.21 Sep 09:04 PM
New ZealandCouncil supports lake sewerage project continuingCouncillors voted to support project continuing in public-excluded part of meeting.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandDogs are 'family': Why vet says city's decades-old ban should goHe has set out to 'champion the good dogs and the good people'.20 Sep 02:13 AM
New Zealand'Ripped to shreds': Woman mauled by three dogs calls for harsher penaltiesVictim lobbies for stricter rules and enforcement after horror attack.19 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘got it wrong’ with controversial road closure, meeting toldMore than $5 million in fines have been issued since the controversial closure.19 Sep 05:02 PM
New ZealandGisborne road safety funding slashed by halfThe council is set to receive $554,000 for road safety, 56% less than requested funding.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNew lifejacket rule aims to minimise deaths on the waterBay of Plenty boaties will need to don a lifejacket in boats under 6m while underway.18 Sep 08:05 PM
KahuTrust Tairāwhiti partners with Nāti Growth on i-Site development at beachfront locationNati Growth acquires Captain Morgans site, planning renovations and potential i-Site.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne Mayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admissionMayor Stoltz seeks public input on pool funding amid low revenue per admission.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘We’re not a charity’: No pay for councillor on medical leaveTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor has not yet been able to take up his role.17 Sep 10:08 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous noise': Hunt neighbour '100% sick of' hounds howling at 2am'I don’t want to be a grumpy neighbour, I don’t begrudge anyone their sport.'17 Sep 05:49 PM
New ZealandLIGHTS OUT: District council addresses faulty LEDs impacting urban street light networkCouncil pursuing a warranty claim with original hardware supplier16 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We will carry on': Boss at country's busiest CAB determined to keep doors openFunding has been slashed by thousands of dollars.15 Sep 09:05 PM
New ZealandCouncillors approve lease for Gisborne multisports hub developmentGisborne's Victoria Sport and Recreation Hub moves closer to reality with lease approval.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Devastated’: Tauranga ferry proposal shelvedThe regional council declines a bid for money to help pay for Mount to Tauranga service.13 Sep 07:30 AM
