Katikati’s Reid family resentenced after mystery benefactor fails to pay fines on their behalf
‘I’m very unhappy’ For two weeks last year, the family’s ramshackle rural property was the subject of a…
Taupō councillors see future without their council
Councillors all over the country have expressed their concerns that reducing the amount of local councils could reduce…
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…
Twenty jobs face axe at Auckland Transport and Auckland Council under proposed restructure
Wilson told the Herald a “genuine” consultation has kicked off and he expected changes to be made between…
Firefighters rescue driver from floodwaters, thunderstorm threat as central NZ braces for 140 km/h gales, downpour
The MetService earlier warned Kiwis that drivers in some parts of the country could face bursts of “intense”…
Media Insider: RNZ board shake-up – David Seymour expects changes, outgoing chair hits back; Maiki Sherman steps down as TVNZ political editor; ANZ announces new ad agency
Opposition politicians and journalism academics have also criticised Seymour over his comments. Seymour, in turn, has said that…
Bay of Plenty councils race 3‑month deadline on local government reform
“If councils don’t step up and put forward credible proposals, the Government will step in and make those…
Katikati Medical Centre: Locals warn of community impact if contract changes
She said she understood a “grandfather” clause meant affected practices would get “some degree of funding” for one…
Phone scammers posing as Spark staff jailed for $833k fraud on retirees
The scammers had a warped sense of humour, playing a “prank which was likely to cause extreme embarrassment”…
Rotorua ambulance officer warns low pay and trauma are driving staff to Australia
They were Manjinder Singh, Sandeep Singh and Varinderpal Singh, who were on their way home to Tauranga from…
Liz Scott and Glen Cadwallader to sell their award-winning Waiheke Distilling Co and multimillion-dollar Cowes Bay land – Society Insider
The isolated destination is on Waiheke’s east end, 45 minutes’ drive from the Matiatia ferry terminal, or 20…