Whanganui’s rural rubbish service under the microscope as part of council’s waste plan
She said 15% of what was in the bins was “actually general rubbish but, sadly, 2% of that…
Waimakariri mayor hits out as Wolfbrook seeks fast-track Pegasus approval
“This is disappointing news for the thousands of residents and supporters who want to see this important community…
Hauraki District Council’s Big Belly bin scheme dumped over rising costs
Council documents said the new rollout will save more than $100,000 by year two. Cost was a defining…
South Waikato: Councillor Zed Latinovic censured, investigation costs ratepayers $34k
Latinovic loudly raised his opposition to that adjournment by the mayor. The second part of the complaint related…
Kaikohe house fire: Two dozen firefighters from across district fight blaze in Far North home
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CityFitness fined $1.12m for misleading gym membership pricing
Commerce Commission deputy chairwoman Anne Callinan said it meant the gym was attracting customers by publicising a price…
Supreme Court overturns $4.2m award in Whangārei quarry negligence case
Daisley told the Northern Advocate he was disappointed with the decision, saying the case had a big impact…
Crews fight to contain major workshop fire on State Highway 1 in Te Hana
A large fire has consumed a factory in Te Hana. Photo / Raukawa Tongariro A section of State…
Recycling: Whanganui District Council importing crate nets to counter windy days
Harrison told the council’s operations and performance committee nets would be delivered to properties in September, in time…
Male pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Dargaville, Northland, section of SH12 closed
Murdoch St / SH12 remains closed between Colville Rd and Dargaville Rugby Park. Hato Hone St John confirmed…
Man accused of woman’s murder appears in Whangārei District Court
“We attended the registered owner’s address in Ōpononi where a burglary had occurred, but the woman was not…
Home evacuated as floods close roads in Tasman district amid ‘extreme’ rainfall
Shattock said weather conditions seemed to be “dying down” and everyone was “safe and sound”. “The current situation…