Tauranga oil spill risk rises as council plans faster harbour response
Residents of the area also opposed adding the structure to the harbour. The regional council gave a presentation…
Tauranga dog attack survivor ‘disgusted’ council hasn’t prosecuted owner
The woman said the impact of the mid‑November attack had been “physically, financially and emotionally devastating”, and the…
‘Connection and belonging’: Napier backs new multicultural strategy
“Whiria Ahuriri is about connection and belonging, and making sure everyone in Napier has the opportunity to participate…
Far North District Council blocks review into mayor’s office recruitment
Tepania told members the discussion could not reference specific applicants, appointment decisions, interview outcomes or speculation about motives,…
Could dredged sand finally stop Westshore Beach in Napier washing away?
Between 1987 and 2024, the bund was repaired 49 times, at a cost to the councils of $5.5m.…
Whangārei paper road dispute: Hunter, neighbours clash over guns and access
Police confirmed they were aware of an ongoing dispute among residents around access to the paper road. Whangārei…
Rotorua SH30A roadworks debacle: Council responds to NZTA’s ‘no correspondence’ claim
Scheduled to last until mid-December, the work was cut short later that day after reported travel delays of…
Tauranga animal bylaw review: Have your say on new leash rules and bans
Most of the changes apply to dog rules, with the council saying the purpose of the bylaw was…
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council announces restructure to reduce costs
“We have taken steps to reduce costs and improve efficiency, but further change is now necessary to ensure…
Tauranga City Council deals with 34 complaints about bee poo in two years
“It’s very hard to prove the bees are a nuisance and are coming from a specific place once…
New Plymouth District Council flies US flag for AmeriCARna festival amid Iran attacks, sparking debate
A vendor who had a stall at AmeriCARna said she chose to not decorate her cart with American…
Far North dog attack at Houhora Beach leaves family shaken, pets hurt
She said days after the incident her child is still having flashbacks and hasn’t been sleeping properly. The…