Matthew Rosenberg

Civil defence in Tolaga Bay, north of Gisborne, has described rainfall overnight as "unrelenting" as Tairāwhiti enters a state of emergency caused by severe flooding.

Gisborne District Council is one step closer to introducing Māori wards at the next election, provided it gets its way with the Local Government Commission.

Gisborne District Council is one step closer to its goal of reaching carbon neutrality, adopting a 2030 net-zero target at a Thursday meeting.

A Gisborne vehicle testing station recently sold by the district council's commercial arm has come under fire from a former staff member who claims the environment was toxic and unworkable.

Gisborne District Council is one step closer to returning land at Tokomaru Bay to its rightful owner, having issued a letter of intent.

A community-driven initiative to send food and non-perishable items to Tonga has surpassed the expectations of organisers, with more items donated than could be delivered.

A Gisborne man is pressing on in his decade-long battle with the district council even though the project he originally took issue with is complete.

Wairoa hasn't had a dentist for two years, and a recent volunteer clinic showed the gap is causing pain, but what's behind it and can it be filled?

Kiwifruit growers have won their battle against Gisborne District Council over new rate hikes from producing the golden variety of the fruit.

Two Gisborne women with children in their care were almost left without a roof over their head this week after their emergency accommodation provider kicked them out for entertaining guests.

Gisborne District Council's commercial arm has sold its vehicle testing station, handing the keys over to Vehicle Testing NZ.

When Wairoa's last dentist left town two years ago, residents were faced with a large commute for treatment but this week 15 dentists volunteered their time to help plug the gap.

"If I can survive this, I can probably do another three or four terms," Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt said in June, from the comfort of his large, open office.

Invercargill City Council has sold a large piece of farmland about 10km south of the city, but is remaining tight-lipped about how much it went for.

Invercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt's new work phone has been sitting at the council since early last year, unused, despite his claims he is soldiering on with one that is barely functional.

A governance group protecting marine species in Fiordland say current levels of fishing in the area are unsustainable, and key fish stocks now require rebuilding.

Noel Peterson is the green wizard of Bluff - a man with a passion for both the environment and local politics. But could he be the next mayor of Invercargill?

A group of Winton residents have expressed concerns over an application for a new bottle store in their small town, highlighting existing issues in the community.

Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt says he has been forced to soldier on with a "barely functional" phone because he was considered incapable of using all the features of a new one.

Invercargill mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt is still using council-owned buildings for personal storage, three months after he made headlines over the unorthodox arrangement.

Embattled Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has again found himself at odds with his council - this time over Christmas cards.

The owner of a large unconsented sign which drew the ire of a neighbour says he is leaving the region over the ensuing fallout.

The owner of a seaside lodge in rural Southland has been ordered to remove his home-made sign made out of power poles, less than 24 hours after it was erected.

In a sleepy Southland bay, a battle is brewing. Fearful an old dump could be exposed where the rocks give way to loose shingle, residents claim the council isn't interested.

Gemma Marnane is on a mission to end mining in her small Southland town, even if it puts her at odds with the community and her own parents.