Gisborne council and DoC step up efforts to curb pests harming native wildlife
Cats are a major problem. In a reply to Gisborne Herald questions, the council said no records were…
Kāeo water problems: Far North council, supplier told to find safe drinking water solution
“We engaged with the supplier to come up with a plan to deliver safe drinking water to its…
Peter Laupama’s aggravated robbery acquittal sent back to the Rotorua District Court for review
Laupama demanded the victim hand over his car keys and told him he was going to receive “a…
Well-known New Zealander appears in North Shore District Court on sexual abuse charge
The alleged offending is historic in nature and relates to one victim. The charge carries a maximum penalty…
Where To Eat, Drink & Explore In Whanganui’s Thriving Arts District, According To A Local Creative
Whanganui has had plenty of press for its newly reopened Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery, and its…
Man dies following fire at property in Riwaka, Tasman District
A Fire and Emergency shift manager told the Herald crews received multiple calls shortly before 11am. “Two crews…
Kaipara District Council backs Craig Jepson election complaint in secret vote
Outgoing councillor Eryn Wilson-Collins said the decision was made in spite of the senior electoral officer Dale Ofsoske…
Convicted Christchurch eye surgeon Ian Dallison seeks return to Canterbury
The Parole Board agreed to release him from prison in June this year, subject to several conditions, including…
Gisborne youth accused of threatening to kill Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle appears in court
The youth’s bail conditions include not to associate with Doyle, and not to threaten violence to person or…
Northland’s Kaipara District records one of the highest voter turnouts in New Zealand
It comes amid concerns about falling turnout in much of the country – the national average is 38%,…
Local elections 2025: Gore’s youngest Mayor Ben Bell re-elected after term of conflict, no confidence vote
Bell, 26, has received 2917 votes compared to 1270 for his sole opponent, Gore businesswoman Nicky Davis. The…
Central Hawke’s Bay election results: Will Foley the new mayor
“Congratulations to Will and the new council. The organisation and I are looking forward to working alongside the…