Auckland council savings plan targets $106m to hold rates at 7.9% – Desley Simpson
That’s value for money in action – keeping costs down for households, reducing reliance on rates, and building…
Tauranga council plans fee hikes for burials, but cheaper cremations
Burials and chapel fees, on the other hand, would increase 6%, including 3% for inflation. Examples given included…
Paramount deal for CNN and Warner Bros. draws concerns about news independence
Should Paramount Skydance prevail in its $111-billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, the Larry Ellison family would control…
School touch champs move from Rotorua to Gisborne sparking accommodation, cost backlash
Gisborne leaders were confident the city could pull off hosting the tournament, saying it already caters for large…
Crusaders training fight fallout: Rob Penney’s call and media ban spark concern – Gregor Paul
Training-ground bust-ups are not uncommon, but rugby teams and media tend to disagree on their newsworthiness and public…
Former soldier and sex offender Adrien Bell’s volunteer work sparks concern
Just Zilch said it can’t comment on individual volunteers but it was important to properly address concerns. Open…
Hamilton City Council audit report highlights issues in spending processes
The 2024 audit revealed “significant areas of concern” in the council’s procurement approach and said there was “improvement…
Samoa airport fee increase sparks wrath of global airline group, concern for diaspora and tourism
Hee said Iata was urging the Government to reconsider the fee increases and engage the industry in better…
2Degrees rooftop satellite station in central Auckland angers residents
“No one was aware of this installation until building commenced several weeks ago, and it would appear that…
Army pauses cultural skills framework after concern raised with Minister
“I have today sought further information from Army leadership. I am advised that the implementation of this Framework…
Zaroa NZ Salami products recalled due to concern over food safety controls
Traditionally, the process of making dried and cured products, such as salami, must be carefully controlled. The process…
Northland ‘nang’ use concerns grow as bigger nitrous oxide canisters found
Whangārei District councillor Nicholas Connop, who runs the Love Whangārei Monthly Clean Up, said dumped nang canisters had…