Auckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerb
On Tuesday, the Policy, Planning and Development Committee voted to scrap the trial. Its chairman, councillor Richard Hills,…
Oprah Winfrey hikes up Auckland’s Mt Eden before her Civic Theatre event
Winfrey’s December 14 show was originally meant to be held at Spark Arena on Auckland’s waterfront. However, it…
Man jailed for more than five years for collecting child exploitation material
Storm Uriah Constable-Carter appears via video link in the Nelson District Court. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee WARNING:…
Rare election rerun in Auckland due to irregularities, judge rules
An Auckland judge has upheld a petition in the Manukau District Court calling for a judicial inquiry following…
New speed limits for Karangahake and Waihī ahead of holiday travel
“Hauraki District Council were very supportive of the changes,” Corkill said, pointing out that the Refuse Transfer Station…
Finance minister must take responsibility for state of books, say Labour, Taxpayer Union
Finance Minster Nicola Willis says going harder could hurt lower income families, while going softer was “reckless and…
Mayor Wayne Brown’s rate rise not popular with former deputy chief of staff
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says council staff have worked hard to stay within budget. Photo: Jessica Hopkins /…
Auckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to curb
Photo: Supplied / Auckland Council Auckland Councillors have voted not to proceed with a six-month trial of fortnightly…
Welcome Bay house fire: Neighbour starts Givealittle page to support family
“She went out to our letterbox and saw the smoke coming out under the house and immediately dialled…
Search continues for university shooter after person of interest released
Authorities knocked on doors and scoured yards Tuesday in search of any video or other evidence that might…
Storm Constable-Carter jailed in Nelson court for extreme child abuse images, zoosadism files
Judge Tony Snell arrived at his decision after the Crown sought a 14-year starting point – the maximum…
Attacks on guide dogs leave animals too anxious to work
Guide dogs can not get away if they are attacked while in their harness, and could put their…