New Zealand'This is a circus': Councillors chastised in heated golf lease debateFor three hours, councillors debated how to approach negotiations.24 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandWheels in motion on reversing speed limit cutsGovt draft rule plans to reverse speed limit cuts by July 2025, may impact Gisborne roads.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal election results show Mahé Drysdale strokes ahead in mayoral raceThe final voter turnout rate was 38.7% after all special votes were processed.23 Jul 06:55 AM
New ZealandPublic forums could be 'weaponised' - MayorRotorua is considering adding public forums to meetings for what may be the first time.22 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandTauranga’s first Māori ward councillor in hospitalThe newly elected councillor is undergoing treatment, says Mayor-elect Mahé Drysdale.22 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMahé's our mayor: Hard work just starting for former OlympianThe double Olympic champion says his mayoralty will be about positivity and collaboration.21 Jul 06:09 AM
New ZealandEx-Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale set to become Tauranga’s mayorProgress results are out for the Tauranga local body election.20 Jul 04:33 AM
New ZealandGisborne bar plans halted by inner-city kura appealing licencePlans for a bar in Gisborne have been halted by an inner-city kura appealing the licence.19 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat last-minute voters need to know about Tauranga's electionTurnout is lagging, with less than 24 hours to go.19 Jul 03:12 AM
New ZealandReviving a city’s heart: Tauranga’s commissioners on their big winsThe trials and triumphs of the commission's time in Tauranga.18 Jul 07:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour reflects on loss of 'godsend' ex-reserve, councillor queries sale priceA trust bought the Clayton Rd site for $750,000 to build 10 affordable rental homes.17 Jul 05:08 AM
New ZealandNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandTaller buildings risk Mount’s ’boutique character’ – localsLocals disappointed the iconic status of their beach suburb wasn’t 'fiercely protected'.15 Jul 10:15 PM
KahuTe Tai Tokerau tertiary scholarship winners namedThe 2024 winners will each get $4000 and paid NRC work experience..14 Jul 08:43 PM
New Zealand'Lives are at stake': Police, councils may lose access to NZTA camerasA mayor says she fears 'disastrous consequences' if access is revoked.13 Jul 04:08 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral candidates size up Govt's new housing rulesMayoral hopefuls give their views on how the changes fit with the growing city's needs.12 Jul 06:01 AM
New Zealand'This isn't about cuts': Rotorua's council proposes restructureIt announced the change process on Friday after meeting staff.12 Jul 03:13 AM
New Zealand'We are stronger than ever': First Māori trust board celebrates 100 yearsHundreds gathered to celebrate the centennial.12 Jul 03:10 AM
KahuKaipara waste to energy plant investigation ends with no reportThe council’s role in any future local WtE plant will be purely regulatory.11 Jul 01:44 AM
KahuFormer councillor calls for early Māori ward polls in Te Tai TokerauCouncils that want to keep their Māori wards should have to poll communities09 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandAffordable rental homes to be built on former reserve landThe land was bought for $750,000 last month.08 Jul 05:06 PM
New ZealandWhakaari owners want to grant scientists access'If they're not monitoring that risk, that's not fair. I don't care who owns it.'08 Jul 12:25 AM
New ZealandNew housing growth plan prioritises 'housing crisis' - Rotorua mayorHousing density standards are set to sit on the council table again.07 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandFresh attempt to halt fluoridation works in Rotorua failsIt comes as orders to treat more of the city's supplies are considered.05 Jul 05:01 PM
New ZealandGisborne land-use shift: new rules to combat erosion riskGisborne may limit land use due to erosion risk management.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandReal or myth? Young scientists seek truth in legend of star-crossed loversCould Hinemoa have really heard the sound of lover Tūtānekai's flute across Lake Rotorua?04 Jul 10:52 PM
New Zealand'Significant mana': Hapū wants slip-damaged road to remain closedSlips damaged Te Puna Station Rd in October 2022.04 Jul 09:53 PM
New ZealandProtesters and petition aim to end cycle-friendly Grey St trialThe council is calling for patience and understanding as tempers flare.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Critical time': Decision on golf course lease delayedIf approved, one option could mean it gets a year's notice to get off the green.03 Jul 07:01 PM
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
