Two lucky Lotto players from Auckland and Christchurch will be feeling on top of the world after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division in tonight’s live Lotto draw.

A once notorious intersection known for near misses and dangerous manoeuvres has been given a second chance at making a first impression.

Hamilton City Council is keeping its options open to get the best outcomes for the city as Government’s Three Waters reform develops.

Hamilton keeps options open on Government’s reform

Central government, mana whenua, and local government met today to mark the beginning of a new strengthened partnership to drive planning for Greater Christchurch.

Council, in its Territorial Authority role, has issued two Earthquake Prone Building (EPB) Notices that apply to the roof of the Tower Block and areas with suspended heavy ceiling tiles in various parts of Civic House that do not meet the 34% threshold of the New Building Standard (NBS).

Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) will start a kerbside recycling bin check trial this month to help reduce contamination.

Bin checkers will be out on the streets lifting the lid on yellow kerbside recycling bins and looking at items in the bin.

With the war in Ukraine forcing at least 2.8 million children to flee the country, child refugees from three of the toughest conflict zones across the world have shared their advice on how to cope with the trauma of war, urging them to be positive.

Whether you’re on foot, bike, or carrying your golf bag, there’s something for everyone at the brand new Maitai Recreation Hub, which opens to the public with a fun-packed open day on Saturday, May 21.

Residents in Taupō with expired or damaged child car seats can now recycle them for free.

This comes as Taupō District Council trials a collection site for national child car seat recycling programme SeatSmart.

The Kāpiti Coast District Council yesterday accepted two reports on the real housing need in the Kāpiti Coast and adopted a strategy to help address the district’s widespread housing stress.