Northland SH1 toll road plan sparks backlash from businesses and drivers
“However, most businesses understand and would probably say the most important thing is to build the road. “The…
Tauranga Mayor calls for more separation in managing regional council’s $3b investment fund
As at June 30, its controlling port stake was worth $2.5b and it also had $470m in “non-port”…
Tauranga, Western Bay councils agree to form joint water organisation
Tauranga initially voted to go it alone on water, while the Western Bay passed a tight vote for…
Mount Maunganui RSA votes to sell land and merge
‘Crunch point’ Members were told the club was at a “crunch point”, with president David Corin warning it…
AI is breaking our transparency law – and it could be the only fix – Richard Prebble
When I was first elected in 1975, the New Zealand Government operated under the Official Secrets Act. The…
Samoan Government due to set up rival rugby union after board members refuse to step down
Tuilaepa has been replaced by Lakapi Samoa president Namulau’ulu Sami Leota as interim chairman. Former Samoan Prime Minister…
Western allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Trump: show ‘enthusiasm’ Trump over the weekend called on countries including China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain…
Police target Comancheros in Tokoroa sting as firearms and meth seized
The National Organised Crime Group, the National Gang Unit, and nine police districts were involved in the raid,…
Southland crash kills mother and daughter, Nepalese community in shock
The deceased were travelling to Blueberry Country Southland for work when they died. Firefighters freed another seriously injured…
Golden Shears 2026: All six NZ team members qualify for world semi-finals
In machine shearing, qualifying was headed by New Zealand‑based Scotsman and 2012 world champion Gavin Mutch, ahead of…
Mongols gang cash and jewellery forfeited after Christchurch drug raids
The Mongols’ Christchurch gang pad had a fully stocked bar, pool tables, stripper poles and burnout pad. Photo…
Bay of Plenty union members protest in Tauranga over women’s pay equity claims
McKean said this was part of a co-ordinated campaign led by the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions.…