Tauranga residents told to fund asphalt if they want to avoid chipseal resurfacing
Pāpāmoa residents have complained that chipseal makes roads noisier, rougher and less durable, and that some roads set…
New home security allowance for councillors
“Our job is to decide the criteria around when it can be used, and we’ll work through that…
Lethal virus hits last rare blue macaws in Brazil wild
Another 21 birds of around 90 still in captivity at a breeding centre in the state of Bahia…
On The Up: Napier family opens pounamu carving studio in city centre
“With the studio, we aim to provide an opportunity for people to come in and make your own,”…
Richard O’Brien calls Spice Girls ‘lovely’ but says they ‘don’t qualify’ as great singers
But despite not liking their music, the star enjoyed spending time with Melanie C, Mel B, Victoria, Geri…
‘Too hard and fast’: Northland Regional Council chair confirms 340 jobs on the line
He confirmed there would be no certainty until after a public feedback period expired next February. The Government’s…
How gold discovery in Wellington’s hills sparked exploration bids
Two sites have already been granted permits. Application documents provided to the Herald under the Official Information Act…
Laser Clinics Ponsonby staff still waiting for pay after business put into liquidation
The Ponsonby branch of Laser Clinics New Zealand was shuttered on August 16. Photo / Google Frykberg said…
Boaties leap to safety as launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf
They said the boat was well engulfed” in flames when the Deodar III arrived with firefighters on board.…
Mt Wellington homicide: Jury find couple not guilty of murder after ‘soldier’ stormed their house with knife
Justice James MacGillivray granted the request and defendants learned their fate about 3.50pm. The judge thanked the jury…
US envoy advised that Putin should flatter Trump over Gaza and call him a man of peace, report says
Witkoff also suggested the creation of a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine “just like we did in Gaza”,…
Mt Wellington homicide: Couple fought for their lives after ‘soldier’ stormed house with knife
“What are you supposed to do when a big-arse man like that … is charging at you with…