Mouth of Hawke’s Bay’s Esk River ‘became blocked’ by wood and debris during Cyclone Gabrielle
The inquest was told Hawke’s Bay Regional Council staff inspected the Esk River mouth just before 5.50pm on…
Local elections 2025: Jonathan Larsen, Jason Smith, and Snow Tane still neck-and-neck for Kaipara mayoralty
Trailing well behind the leading trio was Ash Nayyar, with 1256 votes – 1783 behind Smith – effectively…
Local elections 2025: Biggest wins and closest calls as special votes loom
Adams, who is now heading into his third term leading the Hauraki District, received 4694 votes, while second-placed…
Waikato: Tīrau Starbucks and Burger King development gets resource consent with conditions
In 2023, Tahua Properties Limited, a New Zealand retail and hospitality investment company that operates Starbucks New Zealand,…
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau spotted kissing on yacht off Santa Barbara coast
The pair were first linked in July when they were photographed sharing a meal at a Montreal restaurant.…
Tributes flow for Rakaia worker Teariki Akaroa and granddaughter after fatal fire
Plant manager Dallas Woodford said: “This news has come as a tremendous shock to everyone at Anzco Foods…
Clementine and Tiffany Wilkes: Photos emerge after mother and daughter found dead in Brisbane
Clementine, described as “bright” and “high spirited”, barely attended school in 2024, The Courier Mail reported. Bond University…
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown outlines goals before Christmas break, focusing on Auckland Transport and tech
Wayne Brown was delighted with Victoria Short (right), unseating one of the two Albany councillors. Photo / Jason…
Local elections 2025: Tight Whangārei and Kaipara mayoral battles
Today may bring further clarity in the neck-and-neck jostling for mayoralty as Saturday’s votes enter the mix. Special…
‘Shocked and surprised’: New Napier Mayor Richard McGrath reacts to victory
“Over the last couple of years, our council has gone off on little tangents and we really haven’t…
Nicola Willis says Chorus sales money could go towards funding hospitals and schools, slams Orr’s $416k payout
“Essentially the NZ Government helped fund the Chorus ultrafast broadband rollout … What we’re exploring in the market…
Vote 2025 local elections: Northland mayoral and election results interactive map
Each local election involves multiple races. Everyone in a city or district has the option to vote for…