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Daylight savings prompts warning of summer weather surprises
Aucklanders are being told to brace for dry spells, strong winds and storm risk as a strong El Niño raises summer pressure on water supplies.
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Tauranga council considers future of city's airport
No final decision is due until the 2027/37 Long-term Plan, but a council working group will examine governance options for Tauranga Airport.
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Gisborne housing plan change: 35 of 859 submission points misclassified
Errors in Gisborne District Council's housing plan summary have forced a limited reopening of submissions on proposed medium-density zoning changes.
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'Unsettling' dead rat discovery leads to boil water notice in Horowhenua
About 40 households in Mangaore have been told to boil water after two dead rats were found in a reservoir during a routine inspection.
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Public shut out of port discussions at Southland council
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Labour pledges $4 billion for state houses, school repairs and hospitals
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Methven kept in the dark on CBD lighting project
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Car crashes into Tauranga council building
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Methven pulls plug on household item recycling due to rule breakers
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Watson named first head of New Zealand firearms regulator
Licenced firearms owners will deal with a regulator independent of police and ministers when the new agency opens in 2026.
Queenstown cable car appoints local GM for project
The scheme could ease daily gridlock in Queenstown as the project enters detailed design and consenting ahead of a planned 2029/30 opening.
Mark Abbot appointed New Zealand architects Chief Executive
A permanent leader has been confirmed after 14 months in the interim role, bringing stability to the architects' institute and its members.
WorkSafe gets its third CEO in a year
The regulator’s leadership churn eases after Sharon Thompson, bringing FMA and Inland Revenue experience, is named Chief Executive.
Haszard appointed as new WorkSafe boss
Leadership certainty comes as WorkSafe prepares to cut costs and consult staff on a restructuring that could reduce up to 120 roles.