Tauranga City Council to spend $1.49m to stop landfill leachate entering stream
The council approved $1.49m for the upgrades at a meeting on Wednesday. The money was not budgeted for…
Two early-morning fires keep Auckland crews busy in Remuera and CBD
After being evacuated safely, the occupants were treated for minor injuries. Two crews remain at the scene, and…
Auckland traffic delays after crash on harbour bridge
Auckland commuters are being warned to expect delays following a crash on the harbour bridge.A two-vehicle crash on…
NZ’s Urban Polo edges out Australian competition as rival Janek Gazecki cancels Polo in the City events
With Centennial Parklands awarding a five-year term contract to F3 Polo and no alternative sites available, Gazecki was…
Local elections 2025: Hamilton mayor and new councillors sworn in
“[My] focus is on leading this council to create a financially strong city that delivers the basics well,…
Trump calls off San Francisco ‘surge,’ but East Bay braces for action
OAKLAND — President Trump said Thursday that he had called off a planned federal “surge” into San Francisco after speaking…
Unexplained death in Whangārei CBD under investigation as Bank St remains closed
“Additional information will be provided when we are in a position to do so.” Whangārei District Council confirmed…
Federal troops in San Francisco? Locals, leaders scoff at Trump’s plan
SAN FRANCISCO — About 24 hours after President Trump declared San Francisco such a crime-ridden “mess” that he was recommending…
Citing fire risk, Malibu wants to arrest homeless people who refuse to stop camping illegally
On Monday morning, a homeless man sat in front of the county courthouse in Malibu, where he sleeps…
Committee halts new liquor store for Rotorua CBD after more than 700 objections
Sethi, who unsuccessfully ran for election to the council last week, proposed opening an “independent bottle store” with…
Beutner announces run for mayor, vows to fight ‘injustices’ under Trump
Former L.A. schools Supt. Austin Beutner kicked off his campaign for mayor on Monday with a video message…
Is Austin Beutner preparing a run against Mayor Karen Bass? It sure looks that way
Former investment banker Austin Beutner, an advocate for arts education who spent three years at the helm of…