California D.A. retweets 9/11 attack images as he slams Mamdani
A California district attorney reposted on social media 9/11 images along with comments blasting the election of Zohran…
Tauranga City Council closes Mauao, involves police after fireworks repeatedly used on sacred maunga
Thomson-Bache said the council had four Māori wardens on-site from 7pm to 11pm last night. “Despite their presence,…
Napier: Six-storey housing developments set to be allowed on 44 streets
Of those, 200 of the suggestions were against the proposal, 250 wanted amendments, and just 45 were in…
Mauao Trust and council condemn illegal fireworks on sacred Mount Maunganui maunga
“Mauao is a sacred and historic reserve, not a place for fireworks,” a Mauao Trust representative said. “We…
Wellington City Council’s $207m Jervois Quay lease deal revealed after Ombudsman investigation
It did say the lease was a “cost-effective long-term solution” and favourable terms were negotiated. The Herald complained…
Teaching Council CEO Lesley Hoskin on leave amid investigation into conduct allegations
Her leave was announced in a message on Wednesday from council chairman David Ferguson and deputy chairman David…
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…
Musicians react to ‘random’ City of Sydney busking limits in CBD
Busking may be a familiar sight on Sydney’s George Street, but most key spots for musicians have now…
Keep out: Hawke’s Bay walkers and cyclists ignoring construction site warnings
“But we can only do that safely and efficiently if people stay out of the restricted area. “Every…
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,…
Local elections 2025: Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell focuses on unity, debt and museum for second term
She wanted to be an “inclusive leader” and setting priorities as a new council would be an important…
Rotorua Lakes Council election results finalised: Robert Lee, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait returns confirmed
Lee is one of five re-elected general ward councillors, along with Wang, Kai Fong, Brown and Paterson, with…