Central Hawke’s Bay libraries close after use of recalled magic sand
“Our Waste Team says if you have the recalled coloured sand, place it in a sealed clear container…
Hawke’s Bay water restrictions begin as record-low aquifer levels recorded
With summer still three weeks away and rainfall in Hastings well below average, locals around the Paritua–Karewarewa Stream…
Local elections: Court grants recount in Porirua Māori ward seat
“Every person who voted, including my own tamariki and the rangatahi of our community, deserves to know their…
Gisborne landowners call for regular upkeep of ‘rundown’ Cyclone Gabrielle bypass
The group says maintenance is infrequent – often only occurring after a weather event or service requests –…
Far North businesses call for compensation after second major power cut
Top Energy is now urging people to conserve power for another week while the network is at reduced…
Kaipara election recounts end as new council set for swearing‑in
Kaipara faced recount requests from mayoral candidate Snow Tane and would-be councillors Ash Nayyar and Mark Vincent. Outgoing…
Alpine Medical Hardware director William MacKenzie gets home detention for bribing public official
These payments were never disclosed to ADHB, despite the manager being under a legal and contractual obligation to…
Two Te Puke men charged with murdering Tristan Oakes appear in Tauranga District Court
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Multimillion-dollar Gisborne site investigated by council for possible waste facilities
The statement said the purchase was made to enable further feasibility investigation and engagement without the pressure of…
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…