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Central Hawke’s Bay council reveals ambitious waste plan
Central Hawke’s Bay District Council has unveiled an ambitious plan to cut the waste of every resident by 50kg per year as part of...
Waikato housing, solar development gets fast-track approval
The Ashbourne project in Waikato, which will enable the development of 518 new homes and two solar farms, has been consented through the Government's...
14 creative projects get Auckland Council support
Auckland Council is investing $286,106 into arts and culture across the region this financial year, supporting 14 creative projects through the latest round of...
$37m in fuel relief pledged for rural schools
The Government is rolling out $37 million in immediate support to help small, rural and isolated schools manage fuel cost pressures, keep classrooms warm,...
Alleged fuel thief nabbed by Invercargill Police
Invercargill Police have arrested a local man following the alleged theft of 855 litres of petrol from a contractor’s yard over the last month.
“Police...
Retailers charged over nitrous oxide sales
Retailers across Police’s Central District are facing prosecution for illegally selling nitrous oxide for recreational use, following operations by Police in New Plymouth, Hāwera,...
Search continues for missing Karori man
A search for a missing Karori man following severe weather in Wellington will recommence today after a large scale physical search of the man's...
12-month bus trial announced for Aranui
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has announced it is introducing a new 12-month trial bus service for Aranui, starting later this year.
The trial service will run hourly between...
Tauranga Council and Mauao Trust commit to restore public access
Tauranga City Council and the Mauao Trust have confirmed a joint commitment to restore public access to Mauao, following significant damage caused by recent severe weather and January's Mauao Landslide.
The Council says the reopening will be staged and evidence‑based,...
Flood recovery efforts ongoing across Ruapehu District
Additional resources are being deployed to support ongoing flood recovery efforts in Ōhura and other affected areas across the district, Ruapehu Civil Defence has...
Regulatory board appointed to protect property rights
Regulation Minister, David Seymour, has welcomed the appointment of the Regulatory Standards Board, established by the Regulatory Standard Act 2025.
Mr Seymour said the Board...
NZ-India Free Trade Agreement verified
Legal verification of the new New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has been completed, with both countries agreeing its signing on 27 April in...
Kiwis urged to keep an eye out for kiwis
New Zealanders heading out naturing into the country’s native forests are being urged to keep their senses tuned for the signs and sounds of...
Funding approved for new Whanganui bridge
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has approved funding for a new railway overbridge in Whanganui East, with the project expected to cost $2.7 million.
Transport...
PSA launches legal action over Māori ministry restructure
The Public Service Association (PSA) has advised it will file legal action today with the Employment Relations Authority alleging the Ministry of Māori Development...
















