New ZealandParty like the public service: What councils did for ChristmasSome opted for a Kiwi classic.23 Dec 03:30 PM
New ZealandDog owner bitten by man after elderly border collie mauledMolly has had two surgeries and may need more after her throat was 'ripped open'.15 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNumber 279 in the queue: Rates penalty notice has council's phone lines running hotCouncil says collecting its own rates has been mostly positive - despite some criticism.01 Dec 12:00 AM
New ZealandPublic can be ‘brutal’: Councillors defend use of closed-door workshopsThe ombudsman’s call to open council workshops is a ‘hard nut to crack’.30 Nov 07:42 PM
New Zealand'We would have been annihilated': Pensioner's flooded flat to be demolishedBrian Thorne is upset to be losing his home by the sea.26 Nov 09:41 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay pushes ahead with water fluoridation despite ruling'Council is maintaining a watching brief on legal developments.'24 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandFlood-damaged pensioner flats to be demolishedSeven homes to be demolished after floods ripped through seaside town of Waihī Beach.24 Nov 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Significant uncertainty': Council defers crucial 10-year planning documentWestern Bay's Long-term Plan is deferred due to a 'lack of clear national direction'.22 Nov 10:19 PM
New ZealandFlood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolishedFuture of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.20 Nov 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandWho, when, where: What to know about $21.4m boost for affordable rentals'It’s our responsibility to look after those who have provided for us.'10 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandAnother byelection triggered as second board member quitsIt is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.23 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandResignation triggers $23k byelection in Western BayNominations will open on Thursday.08 Aug 03:34 AM
New ZealandBay of Plenty councils identify projects involving man accused of forgeryNationwide, potentially 1000 building consents and 40 local authorities could be impacted.31 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFamily members face raft of charges over alleged unlawful buildingsAn Aongatete family are facing charges of illegally erecting buildings on their land.09 Jul 09:57 PM
New ZealandNo longer just a holiday destination: Western Bay average property values cross $1m markBut there are concerns about what this means for pensioners on fixed incomes.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Now...not in 30 years': Leaders ask Govt to fast-track Golden Triangle highwayThe highway is a key arterial route linking Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton.29 Jun 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Critical' $2b-plus roading overhaul timeline under fireSome leaders might not even be around when it's time to "cut the ribbon".28 Jun 06:03 AM
New ZealandWaihī Beach floods: Community “worries every time it rains”Residents have vented their concerns after flash floods ripped through the seaside town.26 Jun 11:18 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay council could put off Annual Plan adoptionThe final decision will be made on June 14, when the council’s Annual Plan Committee meets08 Jun 07:37 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInflation clauses costing councils millionsA leading economist says more businesses are including escalation clauses.28 May 06:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe Premium Debate: Mum of injured teen speaks out after street racers arrestedOur readers have their say.28 May 04:08 AM
New Zealand'It was pretty nasty': Driver hits out as potholes cause damageMotorists lodge 33 complaints in 10 days.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandStorm-hit district facing $20m repair bill awaits funding clarity from GovtCouncillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.18 May 02:16 AM
New Zealand'I will earn the right to be MP': Candidate, 26, says he's prepared to 'fight' for seat“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."17 May 08:39 AM
New ZealandStreet racers need a 'safe, controlled' space, says 'petrolhead' ex-mayor, advocatesCommunity leaders support calls for safe venues after illegal street racing gatherings.27 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRotorua's Cyclone Gabrielle repair bill set to riseCombined estimates from councils bring the cost of Cyclone Gabrielle to over $16m.21 Apr 02:13 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20mTauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.21 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: More than $44k paid out to council staff in ACC claimsSoft tissue injuries are by far the most common ailment affecting Rotorua council staff.16 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: How working from home has drastically cut injuries at one workplaceWorking from home has had a direct impact on workplace injuries.16 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesMore than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.08 Mar 05:23 PM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesJobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.07 Mar 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Cut the grass, not the costs - it'll be worth it in the long runOPINION: Kiri Gillespie says let's not welcome tourists back with scruffy berms.27 Feb 07:00 PM
