Commercial builds in Tauranga remain strong despite the economic downturn, with nearly $444 million in building consents issued in 2024. Tauranga City Council building services manager Steve Pearce ...

A community leader is frustrated over the lack of progress made on a promised after-hours medical centre in Rangiora. Rangiora-Ashley Community Board chairperson Jim Gerard said there's been no ...

Speed limit reversals for State Highway 6, which cumulatively save a motorist travelling through Nelson Tasman about 34 seconds, have sparked anger and surprise across the region. The reversals, ...

The Whirinaki flood resilience project, announced in November 2023, included raising and strengthening stopbanks and raising ...

A new tuk-tuk bike offering free rides and karaoke in Ōtara is proving popular with the community, especially the older ...

A draft relationship agreement between Māori and Whanganui District Council has been made public two weeks earlier than ...

A North Canterbury council is sticking to its promise to return to average rate rises of under five percent. The Waimakariri ...

A show-stopping, free, community celebration at Waitangi ki Manukau is set to take place at the heart of Manukau on Waitangi day. Hosted by Auckland Council, the event will take place at Barry Curtis ...

A new sports ground, including a cricket field, has been confirmed for Amberley in Canterbury, despite strong opposition. The ...

The Rakaia community is disappointed that saving a few seconds for motorists passing through their town is more important ...

The Hurunui district includes the tourist town of Hanmer Springs. Former Tourism Minister Matt Doocey recently said the ...

On 4 January, a motorbike rider was also arrested and his bike impounded after driving dangerously along the beach. Officers ...