Quiet streets in Kelvin Heights reflect Queenstown housing divide
The well-heeled area, known for its elevated lake views and high-value properties, recorded one of the district’s highest…
Far North leader Dover Samuels calls for rates freeze
Samuels said Olliver’s situation reflected what many were facing in the Far North. He believed councillors should freeze…
Northland property prices rise across districts but still below peak, OneRoof data shows
OneRoof editor Owen Vaughan said the latest figures were a positive sign after a couple of years of…
Election 2026: Rotorua Lakes councillor Fisher Wang enters MP race
Wang was just 8 years old the last time Rotorua had a Labour MP. In 2019, as a…
Whangārei mourns homelessness champion Carrie Kake as night shelter dream lives on
“She was a beacon of hope, very driven, driven by her unwavering dedication to create positive change.” Sullivan…
Widespread damage after tornado hits Tauranga, flooding fears for Whanganui – NZ Herald
Widespread damage after tornado hits Tauranga, flooding fears for Whanganui NZ HeraldHeavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North…
Police defy district’s top cop by posting pay protest stickers in station
The campaign slogan was “Repay the Risk”. On Friday, RNZ was supplied a photo of a sticker with…
Rotorua lake businesses face resource consent crackdown as decade-old rule resurfaces
The rule arises from District Plan changes in 2016, but has largely gone unenforced until recently. It does…
Far North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit district
The major access closures because of flooding were via SH12 at Waimāmaku, SH15 through Mangakāhia Valley, SH1 at…
Second-Hand Sunday turns Central Hawke’s Bay streets into treasure hunt
Cars and trailers lined the streets as people explored the offerings, from books and toys to furniture and…
Cricket: Kiwi Brett Randell makes history with five wickets in five balls for Central Districts
“Just all the emotions and stuff coming down from that high was pretty big but super stoked to…
Waipā and Ōtorohanga districts extend states of emergency after recent wild weather
This allows response agencies to continue accessing resources and acting quickly to support affected communities. Waipā Mayor Mike…