Central Hawke’s Bay community Kairakau placed under level 4 water restrictions
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council chief executive Doug Tate said the decision was not made lightly, but one…
Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council
But his unsuccessful legal action, described by a judge as “over-long and complicated” and reliant on “irrelevant pleadings…
Gisborne district councillor warns Te Arai trees still threaten city water supply
“The ones behind them are still standing there waiting for the next flood,” he said. “It keeps me…
Northland Regional Council pushes Kaipara to shut Kai Iwi Lakes boat ramp
A Kaipara District Council spokesperson previously said it did not have the authority to close the boat ramp…
Online shopping and quiet CBD force Whangārei pharmacy to close after 80 years
Customers favouring online shopping was the main reason for the pharmacy’s decline, he said. “Prescriptions and medicines –…
Former Covid response lead Alister Thorby stole $1.8 million from DHBs
As well as a holiday, he’d spent the money on a property in Foxton and multiple vehicles. Now,…
Auckland voter fraud allegations heading to court on Friday
Hausia was deputy chair of the board in the 2022-2025 term, but lost his seat in the recent…
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…