An automotive workshop in Masterton was incorrectly told it needed more loos after the council refused to grant building consent for just one unisex toilet on the premises. Despite a maximum of ...

Masterton residents will soon be charged for water based on how much they use. The policy, which was adopted on Thursday by a majority vote, will come into force from July next year. Each property ...

Wellington hospitality business owner and radio host Nick Mills is urging the Revenue Minister and Commissioner of Inland Revenue to intervene in a failed negotiation to settle outstanding tax ...

There were delays on SH59 this morning after a car rolled between Paekakariki and Pukerua Bay. NZTA reported the crash at 8.25.

Today’s opening of Kāinga Ora’s development of 134 homes in Epuni will provide much-needed social housing for Hutt families, says Housing Minister Chris Bishop. “I’ve been a strong ...

Tory Whanau This time last year, Wellington was challenged by some serious summer water restrictions. One year on, I’m glad ...

The Justice Committee chair says the Treaty Principles Bill select committee process is “unusual, but still business as usual.” National MP James Meager also acknowledged it is ...

Politicians back from their summer break at Rātana on Friday had mixed views on the likely impact of more than 40 upcoming polls by councils around the country to decide on Māori wards. The ...

The Waikanae River has today been added to the list of regional rivers where toxic algae is life threatening for dogs. RNZ reports that the Regional Council’s senior advisor Penny Fairbrother said the ...

The Prime Minister says he will refuse any demand from the Act Party for a referendum on the Treaty Principles Bill after the next election – even if he needs Act to form a Government. At the Rātana ...

A full night-time closure of part of State Highway 2, for both north and southbound lanes, is required for resurfacing works scheduled from this Sunday. This is required to reduce the number of ...

US President Donald Trump has announced the new US Ambassador to New Zealand, as Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks to the new US Secretary of state. Trump announced in a Truth ...