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NZ's Most Hit Rail Bridge To Be Fixed By Christmas
Friday, 28 November 2025, 5:52 pm | Jonathan Leask - Local Democracy Reporter
The Tiwald Viaduct in Canterbury gets hit at least 13 times a year, according to KiwiRail. More >>
Kaipara Leader Urges Kai Iwi Lakes Closure To Protect Against Gold Clam Threat
Friday, 28 November 2025, 5:51 pm | Susan Botting - Local Democracy Reporter
Around 7500 people will be camping at Kai Iwi Lakes over summer. More >>
Dog Attack On Child Prompts Call For On-Leash Areas In Kawerau
Friday, 28 November 2025, 5:49 pm | Diane McCarthy - Local Democracy Reporter
Christine Larsen said the roaming female dog had pups that the children were handling. The injury had been serious enough to require stitches, and the dog had been surrendered to dog control. More >>
The End Of 'Category 3': Cyclone Red Zones To Be Phased Out
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 6:12 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Land categories are about to be a thing of the past for Hawke's Bay properties. More >>
Rotorua Lakefront Stench Lingers As Decomposing Weed And Dead Fish Pile Up
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 6:10 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council began removing the washed-up weed from the water on 14 November, with Rotorua Lakes Council disposing of it once removed. More >>
Wilding Pines Threaten Kaikōura Ranges In 'Looming Catastrophe'
Thursday, 27 November 2025, 4:25 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
A patch of wilding trees have been found about 3km from the as-yet uninfected Inland Kaikōura Range. More >>
Mayors Can't Represent Māori - West Coast Iwi Chair
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 6:09 pm | Lois Williams - Local Democracy Reporter
Paul Madgwick has rejected the idea that mayors would represent Māori interests on the government's proposed new boards. More >>
Mayors Welcome Law To Combat 'Vicious, Sinister' Harassment
Wednesday, 26 November 2025, 5:43 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
Carterton mayor Steve Cretney described the passing of the new law which creates a new offence last week, as positive. More >>
Te Mata Peak Discovery Sparks Warning To Landowners Over Invasive Weed
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 12:14 pm | Linda Hall - Local Democracy Reporter
Invasive pest Chilean needle grass has sharp, needle-like seeds which have posed a serious threat to Hawke's Bay's agriculture. More >>
Concern Mounts Over Southland Wilding Pine Threat
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 12:11 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent. More >>
Cause Of Leak That Sent Treated Wastewater Into Lake A Mystery
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 12:05 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain. More >>
NZ's Biggest Regional Park Re-Opens After 1080 Pest Control
Tuesday, 25 November 2025, 11:59 am | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October. More >>
Concern Mounts Over Southland Wilding Pine Threat
Friday, 21 November 2025, 6:35 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent. More >>
Concern Mounts Over Southland Wilding Pine Threat
Friday, 21 November 2025, 6:32 pm | Matthew Rosenberg - Local Democracy Reporter
Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent. More >>
Cause Of Leak That Sent Treated Wastewater Into Lake A Mystery
Friday, 21 November 2025, 3:32 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
The council was alerted to a treated wastewater overflow at 11.30am on Wednesday. It is estimated the overflow was stopped between 10pm and midnight. More >>
Hunt Continues For Auckland's Stolen One-Tonne Peace Bell
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 7:46 pm | Torika Tokalau - Local Democracy Reporter
The bronze bell was discovered missing by Auckland council staff. More >>
Digger Goes For A Swim At Waitaria Bay Jetty
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 7:44 pm | Kira Carrington - Local Democracy Reporter
Marlborough Roads transport recovery manager Steve Murrin said in a statement that the digger had become stuck on Tuesday. There were no injuries. More >>
Gridlock-Causing Roadworks Pushed To 2026, MP Says Rotorua Was Let Down
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 5:43 pm | Mathew Nash - Local Democracy Reporter
Patients, students, and businesses were hit as a Rotorua road closure caused major disruption. More >>
Dog Owner Blames Themself For Park Attack
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 5:42 pm | Sue Teodoro - Local Democracy Reporter
A dog owner blamed themself for an attack at a Masterton park by one of their dogs, saying if they had not been off work sick with flu the incident probably would not have happened. More >>
Kaikōura Council Plans To Open Up Land For 400 New Homes
Thursday, 20 November 2025, 5:40 pm | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
Depending on the mix of housing types, it will represent significant growth for the district's population of 4200. More >>
