Auckland councillors vote for ‘nuclear’ option in fiery meeting on fast-track development plans
North Shore councillor Richard Hills, who chairs the planning committee, said: “The team has been very clear in…
Wayne Brown under fire amid Auckland councillors’ infighting and bullying claims
However, concerns prompted council CEO Phil Wilson to write to elected members this month for the second time…
John Tautari jailed over armed Noel Leeming robbery in Waipapa
On that Sunday afternoon, masked and layered in hoodies, gloves and caps, Tautari drove a black Mazda packed…
Hawke’s Bay coastal v inland flood protection priorities at issue as councillors clash
However, councillor Neil Kirton disagreed. “They are starkly different beasts,” Kirton, who was part of the council’s original…
Offal spill: Fire and Emergency New Zealand responds to multiple spills in Henderson
Police said they were notified of a spill on Henderson Valley Rd about 6pm, and another on Lincoln…
Woman shares ‘secret’ Wattie’s tomato sauce recipe from Sir James Wattie
The families were good friends. Bodle-Carswell used to babysit later generations of the Wattie family. She said her…
Royal New Zealand Navy vessel spills hundreds of litres of oil into Akaroa Harbour
“If you observe any affected wildlife, please do not touch it, instead keep a safe distance and call…
Truck crash, hazardous material spills over road, traffic management on SH36 north of Rotorua
People are advised to expect delays in the area. Meanwhile, Te Rapa Rd in Hamilton is also closed…