It follows a cost-saving effort to curb rates rises.
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Stokes Valley fatal fire trial hears of firefighters’ mayday call
Three Mangu Kaha gang members deny arson and murder charges at High Court trial.
Rush to desex pigs that were rehomed after alleged murder as boars break in
Three wild boars got into the enclosure and two now live with the rescued pigs.
Green MP Tamatha Paul calls English a ‘bastard’ language during parliamentary debate
NZ First campaigned for English to become one of the country’s official languages.
Horticulture Industry Awards 2026: Five honoured for sector contributions
Awards presented for outstanding contributions to commercial fruit and vegetable growing.
China raises Winston Peters’ ‘racist’ comments with MFAT, urges NZ to respect relationship
Peters has not shied away from the comments.
Rotorua crash: 5 injured, 2 seriously, in 2-vehicle collision north of city
The crash happened on Oturoa Rd about 3.55pm.
Green Party losing in Auckland Central and National ahead of rivals in new poll
An electorate poll has the Greens behind National for the candidate vote.
Fiji search continues for six healthcare workers missing at sea
The MD Ono-i-Lau left Moce at 7am for a medical outreach mission.
$3.6b Northland expressway deal signed in biggest-ever PPP
The 26km expressway will include twin tunnels through the Dome Valley.