Wairoa flooding: One road reopens, many still closed as rain starts to clear, evacuation centres shut
The situation looks to be improving, with MetService meteorologist Alanna Burrows saying the worst of the rain was…
Council warns Wairoa residents to be ready to evacuate amid heavy rain
“If you live in or near this area, please be prepared to leave immediately if advised to do…
Boston sues Meta, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube over youth mental health
Boston is suing Meta and several other major social media companies, alleging their platforms have fueled a youth…
Councillor vows safety improvements after Darfield rugby team injuries
Selwyn District councillor Sarah Barnsley described the incident as “tragic”, saying the council would review the police report…
One person dies after vehicle enters Aorere River in Tasman District
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Merger plans: Waimakariri District Council keen to avoid Christchurch City Council debt
But a Greater Christchurch council between Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri has also had some publicity. A survey of…
New Lakes district co-response team aims to improve mental health crisis care
“We’re transforming the way emergency services respond to people in mental distress by ensuring more New Zealanders receive…
Western Bay rates rise held below forecast but fears bigger hike could follow
(Scroll down for a breakdown of both city and district rates by property value.) Western Bay Mayor James…
Whangārei council defends $34K tree removal amid erosion fears
Esplanade reserves are typically strips of public land along the coast or waterways set aside to protect natural…
One dead, State Highway 3 closed near Kai Iwi, north of Whanganui after serious crash
“One person died at the scene. “The road is expected to remain closed for some time, and diversions…
Ngā Hapū o Whangārei disappointed after Whangārei District Council rejects Mana Whakahono ā Rohe plan
“It’s a kick in the guts. It undermines and degrades the council-hapū relationship. It’s bad faith.” Lyndon, also…
South Waikato: Putāruru councillor Zed Latinovic booted off council committee
At Thursday’s council meeting, South Waikato Mayor Gary Petley said in addition to the imposed censure, Latinovic’s membership…