Local Council

The 10 homes that the council bought for $6.7 million are on the market for relocation.

They've delayed until the end of 2025 to use a government extension to figure the implications for residential areas.

Mount Maunganui's poor air quality is impacting people's health, with officials saying there is a "critical need" to find alternate sites for businesses that emit pollutants.

Construction to reopen Rotorua's iconic museum will begin next month as the council secures the final funding needed and brings down the total cost.

But the Arts Centre says it is less of a threat and more of a plea for more money, or the only other option - dissolving the trust.

New data shows just how much central government is collecting from tax on rates.

It's a situation that could be repeated across New Zealand as councils are warned there are no more free lunches when it comes to water.

It follows an earlier rejection of an Australian mining company's proposal to mine mineral sands from Barrytown Flats north of Greymouth.

More than 22,000 individuals in the region provided feedback, with 2200 of those living in the south Auckland wards.

The late politician was the world's first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament.

The Bay of Plenty city will hold its first election in almost five years - and there's expected to be a lot of interest.

A prominent business family hopes "common sense" will prevail before proposed alcohol regulations come into force.

Millennium and Copthorne Hotels is looking at a 110-room hotel in Whangārei as it expands its network.