North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrow
⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…
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…
Pāpāmoa Hills park closure: New walking track planned after storm damage
The alternative track would restore access to the main walking track while repairs continue across the rest of…
Orca delight beachgoers at Pāpāmoa – NZ Herald
Orca delight beachgoers at Pāpāmoa NZ HeraldWatch: Man attempting world-record swim joined by orca in shallows at popular NZ…
Flu cases on the rise in California; doctors urge vaccinations – The Mercury News
With months left of flu season, influenza cases are on the rise in California and transmission is high…
BNZ Theatre Hamilton aims to put Waikato ‘back on the map’ of big events
“So bringing Hamilton back onto the map with … big shows like the Royal New Zealand Ballet, a…
Free week of bus travel as Hawke’s Bay unveils biggest network shake-up in years
The regional council said the new network represented the most significant public transport changes in almost two decades,…
Media Insider: From heartbreak emerges an enduring media legacy – Globox digital billboard firm acquired by Lumo
Starting from scratch a little over seven years ago, the couple – with no experience in the media…
New Year’s Eve in Hawke’s Bay: Fireworks and bands ready to rock
It culminates with the countdown to midnight, Mayor Richard McGrath’s first ringing of the Veronica Bell to welcome…
Northland rates freeze: Regional council proposes 0% increase for 2026/27
Northland’s last zero-rate increase was in 2014, also at the regional council. Tipene said the rates freeze would…
Bay of Plenty wallaby infestation: 2000 controlled this year
“Wallabies eat everything within their reach in our native bush, including the seedlings that make up future forests,”…
Louis Sharp to race Toyota Formula Regional Oceania and NZ Grand Prix
“The team has a really strong lineup of drivers and they have proven to be a good team.…