Proposed Waikato housing subdivision sparks land occupation
He said the feedback from iwi leaders he engaged with was that the consultation had been well done.…
Europe pushes back on Trump peace plan for Ukraine
Trump indicated Friday he had set a deadline of November 27 for Ukraine to accept his administration’s plan…
‘Left with no choice’: Ngāi Tahu takes Government to court over conservation law changes
The concession process, which is when permissions are given for activities on conservation land, is expected to be…
Proposed new earthquake rules: Rotorua Mayor hopes Blue Baths can reopen
Rotorua has 80 buildings on the register, including the category-one heritage-listed Rotorua Museum and Blue Baths buildings. Rotorua…
All Black Jordie Barrett proposes to his long time girlfriend
Barrett popped the question days before the All Blacks embark on their Grand Slam tour which kicks off…
Canterbury Police scrap rural restructure plan after community backlash
“Much of the feedback from staff and the community has been supportive. The reality is that the proposal…
Low-income, vulnerable residents would have to evacuate proposed Ipswich development under flood warnings
More than 1,000 low-income, vulnerable residents would be forced to evacuate a proposed affordable housing development when major…
Four Fitus gang members guilty of murdering Head Hunter Charles Pongi in Auckland
The defendants were alleged to have been among a 22-car convoy that showed up at Pt England’s Taurima…
China delivery man greets US teacher with ‘I love you’ in lift; pair tie knot 5 months later
A food courier in northeast China who greeted a US nursery teacher he delivered noodles to with the…
Northland crayfish closures proposed to combat kina munching through kelp forests
The Environmental Law Initiative (ELI) welcomed the announcement. ELI legal adviser Reto Blattner de-Vries said the charitable trust…
Israeli army will ‘take control’ of Gaza City: PM statement
AFP 8 Aug, 2025 04:50 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a…
Proposed new Tauranga toll gantry in Pāpāmoa sparks claim ‘double standard’
The latest proposal would add a gantry to charge drivers using SH2 between Domain Rd and the new…