Hastings District Council chief executive To’osavili Nigel Bickle dies suddenly
“His loss will be felt deeply by all who knew and loved him.” The family asked for privacy,…
Te Awanga tiki bar stays after council removal mix-up
“I asked him what he was doing. He said he had been sent out to remove the tiki…
Wellington business leaders pitch Te Aro Hā plan to revitalise Golden Mile
As part of that June vote, the council approved $150,000 from the City Growth Fund to support Te…
Ten arrested after mass courthouse brawl at Palmerston North District Court
Ward also acknowledged the help of court security staff and attending police. Police were called to the Palmerston…
Veteran broadcaster, long-serving councillor Jim Hopkins dies – NZ Herald
Veteran broadcaster, long-serving councillor Jim Hopkins dies NZ HeraldVeteran broadcaster Jim Hopkins dies aged 80 RNZVeteran broadcaster and Waitaki councillor…
Allegheny County DA calls for ‘independent oversight’ of pension fund
Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala is calling for “independent oversight” of the county’s pension fund. It’s the…
Whanganui District Council explores airport solar project to lower power bills
Gasnet said the site would be “good for around 4MW [megawatts]” and that a connection to the Powerco…
What nearly 100 residents said about Gisborne’s proposed city centre makeover
The first option was expected to cost $3.5m to $4.5m, the second $7m to $9m, and the third…
Emergency services called to an incident outside Palmerston North District Court
“He was in recovery position. A man was taken by ambulance following an alleged incident outside the Palmerston…
Rotorua homeless woman jailed for meth-fuelled attack on elderly Parkinson’s sufferer
“This woman has taken a portion of my quality of life and in many ways that’s a hard…
KiwiRail and council demolitions spark Maungatūroto heritage debate
In correspondence shared with the Northern Advocate, O’Neill questioned KiwiRail’s assertion that it recognised the building’s historical significance,…
Cape Kidnappers gate plan: Quadbiker claims council move is ‘crazy’
He said since retirement he had been riding to the cape on his quadbike every two or three…