Bat colony causes Gympie council to consider property buyback scheme
A growing flying fox population in a residential area has a regional council considering a property buyback scheme…
Tauranga residents report higher satisfaction in new council survey
Waste management had the highest score at 84% satisfaction, up from 76%. The council’s reputation had the lowest…
Flood-risk US counties see residents move out again – NZ Herald
Flood-risk US counties see residents move out again NZ HeraldThe next real estate boom will be on high ground Yahoo…
Rotorua residents told to check rules after golf course burn-off sparks complaints
A regional council spokesperson said they were aware of a “green waste fire” in the Springfield area on…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…
Crews battle fire at old Fitzherbert Tavern in Palmerston North, residents told to stay inside
“If you live nearby, close your windows and doors and stay inside if possible to avoid the smoke.”…
SH29 Tauriko West works progress as NZTA invites community input
– Upcoming maintenance on SH29 – The evolving Tauriko West community and other local developments “We’re looking forward…
Powerful Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it heads for Jamaica
“This extreme rainfall potential, owing to the slow motion, is going to create a catastrophic event here for…
Police attending standoff in Maitai, Nelson; nearby residents evacuated
NZ Herald 23 Oct, 2025 06:57 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium…
Far North seniors say new recycling charges too costly to keep up
“They don’t have a lot of recycling, and it’s too expensive for them. “Now they gather it up…
Rotorua residents confront man after playground defecation incident
Wharekura said just as that commotion started, another resident, who was “7ft and huge”, came out of a…
Rocket Lab launches satellite at dawn, stargazers mystified by strange cloud
From Whangārei, down to Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Tauranga, people shared photos of the cloud and its long,…