New Zealand'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandRotorua council takes back control of parking servicesThe decision ends the fully outsourced parking model introduced in mid-2018.09 Jul 09:40 PM
New ZealandThe amalgamation debate: Mayor claims 'no one’s prepared to act'Tauranga mayor wants 'tough' conversations now. Where do the 3 other BoP leaders stand?09 Jul 09:20 PM
New ZealandNoisy nights, potholes and damaged tyres: Rural community shares concerns over trucks on roadA petition from residents highlights noise from 1.30am, speeding trucks and road damage.05 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne resident fights council over property red-stickered bachHigh fences and danger signs line many properties on Makorori Beach Rd.04 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Oh hell, yeah': Pensioner moves from leaky caravan to new elder villageSteven Connelly, 67, has shifted into a new home in Katikati after six years in a caravan.03 Jul 07:32 AM
New Zealand'Scary stuff': Locals on crash corner fear it will take a death to get it fixed'There’s a lot of traffic going through there and it’s a really sharp, ugly bend.'02 Jul 09:11 PM
New Zealand'Game-changer': Western BoP a step closer to Govt deal unlocking housing, jobsThe deal would aim to deliver 40,000 more homes and 35,000 new jobs.02 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandGisborne rates to increase by 9.95% on average, $400 or less for most residentsRate revenue will rise by 9.95%, with the first instalments to be sent this month.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne highway speed limits kept low after strong community supportMore than 1200 submissions were received during the six-week consultation.30 Jun 12:39 AM
New Zealand80,000 books: Library service reaches schools, rest homes and young offendersSome customers have been using the service for more than 20 years.28 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil's flood response leaves resident frustratedResidents built a sandbag wall to protect homes from flooding.28 Jun 06:18 AM
New Zealand‘Every f***ing year’: Marlborough residents survey damage to flooded townshipAn Air Force Unimog was used to evacuate 20 stranded people at Para Swamp.28 Jun 01:50 AM
New Zealand'Step in the right direction': Council to investigate land return to hapūThe decision comes after a petition signed by more than 2500 people.26 Jun 10:19 PM
New ZealandRates hike approved amid protest: How much more you'll payAbout 60 people protested the increase, calling for a 0% rates rise.26 Jun 06:09 AM
PoliticsNorthland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.25 Jun 01:52 AM
New Zealand'Simply irresponsible': Fee hikes increase the cost of dyingFuneral directors are upset about new charges, with costs to be passed to clients.24 Jun 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuildThe pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.24 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal election guide: What you need to know ahead of voting dayNominations for council seats open July 4 and close August 1 at midday.23 Jun 10:06 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The first four housing projects backed by $100m fund It will enable 65 homes in Tauranga South, Pāpāmoa, Greerton and Bethlehem.22 Jun 06:46 PM
New ZealandGuardian patrols extend to Rotorua Central mallA retail worker says she has noticed a difference.22 Jun 06:46 PM
New Zealand'We'll keep the fire burning': Ngāti Oneone remains committed to land reclamation protestAn online petition supporting the hapū has over 1950 signatures.20 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy a 'cute' pet is now included in a pest management planHint: They are more likely to degrade waterways than mutate into a crime-fighting team.19 Jun 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Staff taking the hit': Workload worries as council slashes jobsTauranga City Council is cutting 98 jobs to save $12.3 million and reduce rates.17 Jun 09:38 PM
New Zealand'We won't be funding it': Roads for 8000-home development debatedThe development in Te Tumu is set to house 15,500 people when completed.16 Jun 08:41 PM
New ZealandLawyer praises council's low job settlement costs of $123k over six yearsThe average annual settlement cost was $20,540.5.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandClaim councillor told another to '**** off' after 'true history' clashThe councillor says he did not say the words – but his meaning was correctly inferred.13 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Drinking, urinating, littering': Gisborne booze ban extension gains majority support80% support adding Kaiti Memorial Park and areas around Kaiti School to a ban zone.13 Jun 07:00 AM
New ZealandQuorum 'glitch': Councillor absences force submission hearing to pauseThe council says it happens 'very rarely', and the mayor says absences were valid.11 Jun 07:55 PM
New Zealand'Moved around like cattle': Rough sleepers in makeshift CBD camp trespassedThe council says the operation was necessary due to antisocial behaviour.11 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Decades of underinvestment': Gisborne play space to get significant upgradeThe Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.10 Jun 06:00 AM
KahuKaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputyCraig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.10 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandSpeedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend leaseThe council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.10 Jun 05:07 AM
New ZealandPermit reduction likely for Gisborne truck routeNew maps exclude Ormond Rd from the NZTA’s ‘H’ permit system.06 Jun 05:00 PM
