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…
Digger works at Church Bay in Northland prompt public outcry and council investigation
Dall said an investigation was now underway, so he would not comment on other details – including who…
The Warehouse pauses advertising spend as new marketing boss plans reset
“The Warehouse needs a big revival and to do that we’ll need to make some big calls,” Coulter…
Juror dismissed at Auckland property developer Andrew Montgomerie’s wounding trial
The complainant, who cannot yet be identified due to a pending request for permanent name suppression, has said…
NRL: Warriors coach Andrew Webster ‘not a fan’ of proposed kickoff rule changes
In an email leaked to the Daily Telegraph, all 17 NRL clubs rejected the changes, raising concerns about…
K’gari dingoes euthanised after Canadian backpacker’s death as parents oppose cull
On Saturday, the Queensland state government announced the pack of dingoes had been deemed an “unacceptable public safety…
Travel Alerts: Sail Grand Prix, Michelin cruise, TarraWarra art, Mondrian wellness and Otago wildlife
Go on a gastronomy tour with these cruises. Photo / 123rf TarraWarra International 2026 After a long pandemic…
Mount Maunganui landslide damages caravans and vehicles, witness says violent shaking bef
A camper Carly Motley, said when they assessed the damage this morning, there was “the massive slip coming…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins makes first speech of election year: ‘We want to win back the country’s biggest city’
The Government requires Labour’s support for its trade deal with India, after coalition partner NZ First said it…
Weather: Tornadoes hit Ōrewa, Ōtorohanga; severe thunderstorm warning issued for Auckland region
MetService said it couldn’t confirm a mini tornado had swept across Ōrewa but said the area was affected…
Rotorua fatal crashes: Police warning after 3 deaths, several people injured
On Tuesday afternoon, a young driver died and two passengers were seriously injured after the car they were…
Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…