October 23, 2026 Northland Whangārei district councillors have unexpectedly hit the brakes on a contentious proposed beach driving ban, ordering a site visit before deciding the future of vehicle ...

Readers of Wellington.Scoop have provided reasons why rates based on Land Value would increase costs for households and small businesses and should not be chosen by the Wellington City Council.

A serious cyber-security threat that forced critical platforms offline is a timely warning for New Zealand businesses to prepare for what happens when digital systems are compromised, cyber ...

Wellington.Scoop Bryan Adams has added a Wellington show in the Town Hall to his New Zealand tour in March. News from Bryan ...

October 23, 2026 Waikato Lemon and Paeroa, or L&P, is the face of New Zealand’s soft drinks.  But it wasn’t the first – not even in its own Waikato backyard.  Twenty years ...

An intimate acoustic performance, one-of-a-kind auction prizes and a community coming together to give more children access ...

A Porirua artist and poet who describes her work as highly political is among a group of Māori artists exhibiting on the fringes of Whanganui’s inaugural design festival.  Iwa ...

A “stunningly stupid” display of speed has earned an unlicensed motorcyclist a day in court, an impound bill, and a lecture. About 8pm on Wednesday, Road Policing Acting Sergeant Mike ...

Wellington.Scoop Temporary safety barriers were erected this week on both sides of the Kelburn Viaduct. They are in place ...

The world’s number one Elton John tribute show, that has played Carnegie Hall and London’s West End, is coming to the St ...

October 20, 2026 Manawatu, Whanganui As the general election draws closer, mayors from across Aotearoa have strong words for whoever takes charge of the country.  An open letter emerged last ...

Kāpiti Coast District Council adopted its Annual Report 2025/26 today, reflecting a year of investment in the services and facilities the community relies on. The report covers the Council’s ...