Auckland waterfront residents woken by ship horn after safety concern on board
Residents of Auckland’s waterfront were woken by a more than 10-minute-long ship horn this morning. Ports of Auckland…
Gisborne rates: Report finds residential bills relatively affordable by household income
The assessment did not consider value for money, asset values or non-taxable income such as accommodation supplements. Gisborne’s…
Forklift zips down residential street, pursued by police in Weymouth, South Auckland
The getaway driver made a dash on the forklift through the yard and smashed through the gates, which…
Judds composting site: Residents say odour breaches consent conditions
Judds said it had addressed odour issues through infrastructure and operational changes. It said it was committed to…
Te Awamutu mourners brave rain to remember young person killed in railway incident
Some brought flowers. Others brought prayers or songs. Many simply stood in silence. Judd acknowledged words could feel…
Bangkok declares flood disaster across all 50 districts after heavy rain
Almost continuous rain since Thursday afternoon has swelled Bangkok’s network of canals, sending murky water into surrounding homes,…
Petrol prices sail past $5 a litre on Hauraki Gulf island as costs start rising again
It found an 83c difference in the average price of regular 91 fuel at the three stations on…
Taupō fireworks banned under new protocols after rubbish entered Lake Taupō
Protocols required operators to notify the board 30 working days before using fireworks or pyrotechnic effects, and the…
Fewer Kiwis leave: Net migration gain hits its highest level in almost two years
The long-term averages for July years (2002 to 2025) were 122,800 migrant arrivals, 91,700 migrant departures, and a…
Marlborough water supply: Rural residents told to conserve water, cause of leak not yet found
Marlborough Waters chief executive Richard Coningham said water had been trucked into the Awatere area since 8.30am today.…
Pegasus residents prepare for Wolfbrook’s next move in plan to replace golf course with 1000 homes
Photo / Anna Heath Residential heavyweight Wolfbrook purchased the 77.66ha property at a mortgagee sale and plans to convert…
Summerset raises deferred management fees from 25% to 30% for new residents
Retirement Villages Residents Association of NZ national president Brian Peat. His organisation opposes such fee rises and Peat…