Bay of Plenty regional councillors debate local government reform proposal
Dubbed the biggest change in local government since 1989, the proposal aims to strip out duplication in the…
Landfill blaze: 28 firefighters respond to Tirohia Landfill and Energy Park fire
The neighbouring school, Tirohia School, told the Herald they were informed of the fire but were not required…
Nangs crisis in Hawke’s Bay: ‘It’s epidemic now – they’re everywhere’
“The community is concerned about this matter and I share their concerns,” he said. “I have spoken with…
Tribunal rules Auckland dealer must repay $32,000 for ‘potentially catastrophic’ damage found by new owner in car chassis
The Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal allowed Tilyard’s application to reject the vehicle and therefore claim back what she…
Horse racing: Australians being subsidised to race here, annoying local trainers
He now races for even more this Saturday and could then start favourite in the $1 million Bonecrusher…
Army bomb squad called to Auckland beach after dangerous device spotted in water
Members of the NZDF responded to the scene, at Okoromai Bay, on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, in Auckland early…
Giant Helena Bay Hill slip creates 20,000 truckload challenge
The council has estimated it could take up to three months to repair. Flower said the slip material…
Kmart gel packs recalled because of risk of potentially deadly substance
“If packaging becomes damaged, ethylene glycol can leak out and, if swallowed, can cause irreversible injuries or death,”…
How to achieve political bipartisanship on infrastructure – Richard Prebble
The Labour government responded in two ways. One was work to replace the Resource Management Act. The coalition…
Youth MPs’ speeches contained potentially defamatory remarks, breaches of copyright, AI content before controversial review, officials say
Claims of censorship overshadowed this year’s Youth Parliament. One representative said at the time that criticisms of the…
Weather: MetService warns of thunderstorms and heavy rain for the South Island
Some storms could bring localised downpours of 25mm to 40mm an hour and hail larger than 20mm, along…
Rotorua’s hopes of bringing the Warriors back amid NRL fever
Rotorua schoolchildren had the chance to meet the Wahs at an event in November. Photo / Warriors.Kiwi Once…