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Taupō councillors see future without their council
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/594742/taupo-councillors-see-future-without-their-council
Published: May 9, 2026 18:10
Councillors all over the country have expressed their concerns that reducing the amount of local councils could reduce local voices.
Council defends putting down homeless woman's dog despite public offers to help
Published: May 8, 2026 00:56
The dog was put down despite public offers to pay for his registration.
'Forced off the land': Lifestyle block owner hits out at Napier's plan to make rates 'fairer'
Published: May 4, 2026 01:03
The council plans to chnage more than 1000 properties within the council's boundaries from "rural" to "residential".
Cracks found inside giant 'fishhooks' of famous Whangārei bridge
Published: May 3, 2026 00:36
Te Matau a Pohe, which is New Zealand's only rolling bascule bridge and one of fewer than a dozen of its type in the world, is to be closed for repairs.
Mount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions
Published: April 16, 2026 21:34
A petition has been launched as pressure mounts for more information, engagement and involvement.
Gisborne vape sales crackdown: One-third of stores tested broke law
Published: March 28, 2026 01:30
Around a third of Gisborne vape stores checked last year were found to have broken the rules, selling to minors or offering disposable vapes.
Memorial design revealed for hundreds of unmarked graves
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/ldr/590699/memorial-design-revealed-for-hundreds-of-unmarked-graves
Published: March 26, 2026 00:29
Plans to erect a memorial plaque on a rural Auckland cemetery to honour hundreds of unmarked graves - many of whom were Māori babies - are underway.
ECan says coastal protection a priority despite planning handbrake
Published: March 17, 2026 07:54
Environment Canterbury says it is continuing to review the Canterbury Regional Coastal Environment Plan, despite a government pause on planning work.
Gisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua opposition
Published: March 14, 2026 00:11
Gisborne is a step closer to taking control of regional waste, but some district councillors expressed "discomfort" over the process.
Metlink fares to rise by 3.1 percent, off-peak discount drops again
Published: February 20, 2026 07:04
It will be more expensive to travel on Wellington's public transport later this year.