Funding gaps leave Kaikōura's flood recovery reliant on regional rates, after the council's bid for Government help was knocked back.
Annual revenue topped NZD $1.46 billion as integration gains and stronger demand across its divisions helped the telco swing back to profit.
Balclutha's turnaround shows rural towns can attract people back when jobs, housing and local effort line up, despite wider megatrends.
The deal could end the NZX's five-year IPO drought and fund expansion of a solar generator aiming to supply more homes and businesses.
Household water bills and service delivery will be shaped by Louise Miller's move to lead Hawke's Bay's new regional water entity.
Flood protection for Ōmāhu is being strengthened after Gabrielle exposed gaps in the defences, with work due to finish by Christmas.
In regulated industries, conflicting document versions can turn AI answers into audit risks, service errors and costly rechecks.
Aucklanders are being told to brace for dry spells, strong winds and storm risk as a strong El Niño raises summer pressure on water supplies.
Ratepayers are still waiting to hear whether Environment Southland has approved a cut to its South Port stake after two closed meetings.
Unemployment at an 11-year high is driving Labour's plan to spend more than GBP £4 billion on jobs and public repairs.
Businesses will hear practical guidance on tackling rising power demand, AI-driven electricity use and emissions pressure at the 2026 Auckland event.
About 40 households in Mangaore have been told to boil water after two dead rats were found in a reservoir during a routine inspection.
Frustration is mounting in Methven after EA Networks admitted its revised lighting timetable was not communicated clearly to businesses and residents.
No final decision is due until the 2027/37 Long-term Plan, but a council working group will examine governance options for Tauranga Airport.
Residents face a higher risk of illegal dumping after Methven's household item drop-off trial failed to stop the depot being used as a dump site.
Taxpayers face a NZD $50.7 million bill after a cancelled Immigration New Zealand upgrade failed to deliver any measurable benefits.
The upgrade is expected to divert up to 8,000 tonnes of waste a year as Taupō weighs a future beyond the Mt Tauhara dump.
Up to GBP £500,000 has been set aside for an 18-month overhaul after a landslide review found warning signs were missed for years.
Rotorua ratepayers will still be charged the full annual fee as the delayed kerbside organics rollout begins next week, despite complaints.
Homes and businesses in Awatoto should be better protected from more common floods after a 3.6km stopbank upgrade got under way.
