Tauranga considers tougher dog rules to protect wildlife and public safety
Heaphy said wildlife was present in those areas year-round, not just seasonally. Department of Conservation (DoC) project lead…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
The Best Places To Eat, Drink & Shop In Uptown Auckland
From pho to focaccia, Uptown’s eateries, bars, cafes, and food stores show the city at its tastiest. Taking…
My Secret Auckland: Actor Adam Burrell shares his favourite spots in the city
Hills Cafe. I love Hills because you can get anything you so desire from this fantastic little cafe…
Auckland Super City turns 15: Locals share their favourite hidden gems
“Isthmus” only entered my vocabulary when I moved to Auckland. If Aotearoa is a narrow strip of land…
Floods in Auckland and Mayor Wayne Brown’s big night: Simon Wilson’s Love this City
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown with his deputy, Desley Simpson, on stage in the town hall for the council’s…
Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon swaps city life for rural homestead and survival skills
“Every time we went to a seafood restaurant, I would say, ‘Mom, can I take the empty clam,…
Auckland’s best swimming spots within an hour’s drive of the city
This is a collection of places that I’ve enjoyed swimming at, or that have been strongly recommended by…
Mayor Wayne Brown sets out plan to turn Auckland into global city
He was speaking in the Great Hall at the Auckland Town Hall, where he received the mayoral chains,…
Tauranga City Council to spend $1.49m to stop landfill leachate entering stream
The council approved $1.49m for the upgrades at a meeting on Wednesday. The money was not budgeted for…
Two early-morning fires keep Auckland crews busy in Remuera and CBD
After being evacuated safely, the occupants were treated for minor injuries. Two crews remain at the scene, and…
Auckland traffic delays after crash on harbour bridge
Auckland commuters are being warned to expect delays following a crash on the harbour bridge.A two-vehicle crash on…