Police investigate boat fire in Auckland’s Waitematā Harbour
Residents in Beach Haven, Hobsonville and Greenhithe reported on social media they were woken by loud explosions from…
Far North ‘death trap’ SH10 intersection has dozens of crashes, no fix planned
One person died, eight were seriously injured, and 30 suffered minor injuries. NZTA said no improvements at the…
Pegasus Golf Course being sold to housing development company, leaving golfers, residents angry
Now, the Herald understands that it’s being sold to a prominent Canterbury-based property group, with a deal set…
Million-dollar Queenstown homes without mail delivery soon to lose free PO Box service
That arrangement will end on June 1 this year. Jack’s Point and Hanley’s Farm, about 6km from Queenstown…
Rural health gap: Call for fair funding amid 23% higher death rate
But inaccessible healthcare was also a large component of the higher death rate, Eggleton said. Rural health providers…
Napier council plans to sell-off three villages as vacant, 66 residents to leave
They are Carlyle Place Village (32 units), Wellesley Place Village (28 units) and Nelson Place Village (12 units),…
Foodprint app set to connect Hawke’s Bay residents with discounted surplus food
“With everyone feeling the pinch from the cost of living, there is simply no good reason for good…
Mount Maunganui landslide recovery: Council gives update at public meeting
Mauao’s walking tracks were damaged by dozens of slips, and several facilities at its base remain closed due…
Fuel price rises hitting rural Northland families as costs soar
Data will next be updated on Monday. Meanwhile, prices at the pump are continuing to affect communities. Yesterday,…
SH29a Tauranga traffic mayhem delays commuters
Bay of Plenty Times 29 Apr, 2026 09:55 PMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Mount Maunganui residents push council for boy racer crackdown
Wardill described the rapid acceleration, engine revving, excessively loud, tuned-up vehicles, aggressive driving and cruising that frustrated the…
Ryman backs down on ATM removal after Murray Halberg village residents object
“One of the cited reasons was safety, which gave rise to a question over why it would be…