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Councillor hits out at irresponsible dog owners
An Auckland councillor is calling on dog owners to be more responsible, as the region marks the first-year anniversary of its newest animal shelter.
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Dolphin's death spurs calls for greater protection
16 Mar 2026Conservation groups want action to protect dolphins off Canterbury's coast, following reports that 14 of 24 dolphin deaths around NZ in the past two years were…
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Gisborne councillors back waste hub site despite mana whenua opposition
14 Mar 2026Gisborne is a step closer to taking control of regional waste, but some district councillors expressed "discomfort" over the process.
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Sailing programme teaching traditional Pacific navigation skills
14 Mar 2026Pacific and Māori learners are reconnecting with ocean voyaging knowledge while building confidence on the water in Auckland, the programme founder says.
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Massive AI factory could impact sea life, cultural values
13 Mar 2026Datagrid announced it had gained full resource consent meaning it was one step closer to constructing an AI factory in Makarewa.
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Food, music and culture return as Pasifika Festival takes over Western Springs
13 Mar 2026The Pasifika Festival is one of Auckland city's largest publicly funded cultural events. Audio
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'Warmer, drier, windier': Carterton faces more flooding, fires and drought
13 Mar 2026Carterton District Council has flagged climate as one of its top three strategic risks.
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Kaikōura steps up efforts to protect night sky
13 Mar 2026The Kaikōura Dark Sky Trust has reflected on the community's ongoing efforts to protect the night sky during a presentation to the Kaikōura District Council.
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Crash involving student ignites bridge safety concerns
13 Mar 2026A recent incident involving an Ashburton student being hit by a car has raised concerns about traffic once the town's second bridge opens.
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Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn't want the job back
11 Mar 2026The deputy mayor role is now up for grabs for the third time since October.
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West Coasters can now search all the hazard maps in one place
11 Mar 2026The portal could be instrumental for West Coast farmers, who will now be able to identify flooding risks, the council's chief executive said.
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Closure of ‘spectacular’ sinkhole stuns climber
11 Mar 2026A climber who regularly visits is perplexed by DOC's decision to close the popular track.
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Councillors hold private meeting after Napier mayor accused of 'reckless' decision making
10 Mar 2026Mayor Richard McGrath stood down his Deputy Mayor Sally Crown in February after she refused to resign.
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Restaurant questioned over serving more shisha than food
9 Mar 2026Alcohol licensing inspectors have visited five times since September 2024, noting alcohol served to customers after licensed hours and more customers having shisha than food.
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Porirua's old street naming guidelines binned
6 Mar 2026The Porirua City Council's Te Puna Kōrero committee agreed on Thursday to abandon a 20-year-old policy for street naming.
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'Like jackhammers vibrating': Council ditches speed bumps despite safety gains
6 Mar 2026Speed bumps on the Tāhunanui Hills will be removed despite successfully reducing crashes and rat-running.
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Could dredged sand finally stop this Napier beach washing away?
6 Mar 2026The proposal would take at least 15 years of commitment and could require an investment of up to $50 million.
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New animal rules: Tougher dog limits, new chook licence
5 Mar 2026Tauranga dog owners could soon face tighter rules for accessing beaches, paths and public spaces under a refreshed set of council bylaws.
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The helpful rubbish service used by just one person
6 Mar 2026A little-known fact about kerbside collection has come to light one council - it's possible to have your bin retrieved by the truck driver.
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Suspected avian botulism outbreak in Greytown
4 Mar 2026Dead and sick birds had been found, however, the town's wastewater treatment process isn't affected.
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Auckland's 'stairs of doom' face uncertain future
4 Mar 2026The Kennedy Park stairs in Castor Bay have been closed to the public for more than three years after Cyclone Gabrielle caused significant damage.
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Wellington cable car merch sales soar
4 Mar 2026A $10 Wellington cable car-themed keychain is selling like hotcakes, while the big chill grips the capital.
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Iwi opens houses to raise whānau at home
3 Mar 2026Ngāti Mutunga has opened new houses to help whānau get into home ownership and grow their family connections on tribal ground.
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Fewer mobility park flouters after 400% fine increase
3 Mar 2026The fine has increased from $150 to $750.
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How a teen's spinal injury sparked a major review of pool diving safety
3 Mar 2026Bay Venues has put a diving "pause" on its aquatic centres as a precautionary safety measure following the injury.
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One of Auckland's 'worst parks' now hotspot for skaters
2 Mar 2026A $5.4 million upgrade to Pamure's Lagoon Edge Reserve has seen it become a hub for skaters all across Auckland to meet at.
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'Just seems like a waste': Feud leaves rugby clubhouse in limbo
2 Mar 2026The feud has left the clubhouse derelict as a league club pushes for community use.
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