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Moves to make horticultural water available to Kaikohe residents
Far North District Council is aiming to tap into new government-funded Kaikohe water storage to permanently supply the mid-north town.
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Castlepoint, Riversdale Beach set for near 10 percent rates rises
A shopping list of big-ticket items could lead to rates increases pushing 10 percent for some Masterton district ratepayers.
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Man accused of drowning daughter 'wanted true humility'
A Bay of Plenty man accused of drowning his two-year old daughter in July 2018 intended to take her life and possibly his own, the Crown says.
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Ignored by the state - How Muslim women tried to warn of impending danger
The Islamic Women's Council believes it's likely the Christchurch mosque attacks would not have happened if the public service - including police and security agencies - had not ignored their repeated… Video, Audio
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Coronavirus infects more than 100,000 worldwide, causing financial havoc
Twenty-one people aboard a cruise ship that was barred from docking in San Francisco have tested positive for Covid-19 coronavirus, US officials say, as the disease was reported in half a dozen new US…
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Guardians of the Lakes mark milestone: 'It was a magical moment'
Fifty years ago, the plight of two iconic Fiordland lakes sparked a nationwide outcry and the largest environmental campaign the country has ever seen.
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'We have no agency, no comeback, no mana' - distressed residents
No one, including Whakatāne District Council staff, know what options there might be for Awatarariki residents who have not opted into the council's managed retreat.
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Rotorua lakes fail water quality target, but still safe to swim
Twelve of Rotorua's lakes failed a key water quality test in 2018/19, but the regional council says they are currently safe to swim in.
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Hymns on Sunday, 1 March 2020
Many occasions to mark in today's programme: It's the first Sunday in Lent; it's also St David's Day; and coming up on 3 March in the liturgical calendar is the commemoration day for John and Charles… Audio
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Campground lease extension angers local iwi
Far North District Council's lease extension for Houhora Heads motor camp has angered local iwi Ngai Takoto, who opposed the move from the outset.
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Kaitaia water pipeline work under way - mayor
Kaitaia could be waiting up to 16 days before getting any water from the Aupouri Aquifer.
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NZ Super costs up as NZ retirees on $100k passes 30,000
The number of New Zealand retirees getting their Super while earning more than $100,000 has topped 30,000 - costing taxpayers more than half a billion dollars each year.
Figures released to… Video, Audio
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Northland drought: Iwi to divert farm water to support town supply
Northland iwi Te Rarawa and Ngāi Takoto are on stand-by to supply water to drought-stricken towns, including Kaikohe and Kaitaia.
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Far North scrambling for water supplies as rain fails to reach areas
The Far North District Council is trying to get short-term water supplies for household use available for residents.
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Whitesnake singer David Coverdale: 'There's not a misogynist bone in my body'
He's the stereotypical tight-trousered, big-haired rock lothario, but Whitesnake singer David Coverdale insists he can sleep comfortably at night in the #MeToo era. He's about to play an Auckland… Audio
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'More infrastructure broken than realised': Council faces $2b water bill
Porirua City Council is scratching its head on how it's going to meet the costs of a $2 billion bill to bring its water network up to scratch over the next two to three decades. Audio
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Rain on the way, but not the way it's needed
Forecast rain over the next 48 hours is unlikely to break the drought in Northland but could cause further headaches for Westland.
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Far North locals feel let down during drought
Kaikohe residents say the Far North District Council was underprepared and slow to respond to the drought, but the mayor says council is working hard on solutions. Audio
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Far North locals accuse council of under-preparing for drought
Far North locals say the council was woefully under prepared for the drought and slow to respond as things got worse.
The Mayor John Carter says mistakes were made - but he says the council have been… Audio
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Northland Mayor says mistakes have been made during drought
Far North locals have criticised the council for being underprepared for the drought the region has been experiencing since November.
The government is contributing $2 million from the provincial… Audio
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'No clear vision' for NZ's water resources - auditor general
Auditor General John Ryan says there is no clear vision across local and central government for water management, and no clarity about what the main issues are.
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‘Lifestyle choice’ or ‘unsanitary living’: Policing the unhealthy hoarders
A woman who turned herself in and a couple living a "lifestyle choice" are among five Marlborough properties checked for hoarding last year.
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Hymns on Sunday for 16 February 2020
Sing along today to hymns about singing God's praises, including Charles Wesley's O for a thousand tongues to sing, Psalm 96 O sing unto the Lord a new song, and Robert Lowry's How can I keep from… Audio
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Some weather events 'impossible to plan for' - Agriculture Minister
Damien O'Connor is confident Northland farmers and growers will survive a record-breaking drought. Audio
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'Ground-breaking' Marlborough Environment Plan ready for release
Four years, 1300 submissions and almost $3 million later, Marlborough's environment plan is finally complete.
