PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFive years of turning up: Teen’s commitment to helping the communityFinley English has learned that you never really know what someone’s going through.28 Nov 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Truly iconic' Rotorua business wins NZ tourism's highest accoladeJudges said Te Puia created an experience that will 'stand the test of time'. 30 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesWatch08 Oct 04:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local governmentWatch16 Jul 08:56 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero award04 Jun 11:00 PM
PoliticsAndrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaignThe former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.17 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayorOne candidate believes Wellington is dying.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDown the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supplyPolice are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.09 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run againBarry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.09 Apr 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Clear breach': Councillor in hot water over leaked sewage proposalThe council plans to discharge 12,000 cubic metres of sewage daily.28 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandSH2 commuters frustrated by 'terrible' traffic – but pragmatic'Eventually, we’ll have a roundabout', one resident said.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandProposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown outThe Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.22 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandDecision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to ministerThe New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandResource consent lodged to expand Petone KmartThe application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councilsOfficials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a yearOne broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.09 Sep 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe distillery turning bread waste into award-winning spiritsJenny McDonald and Sue Stockwell talk to the Herald about their upcycling liquor business.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLimited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossingsNZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader saysJohn Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.08 Jul 11:47 PM
EntertainmentAll the Aotearoa Music Awards winners announcedWho took home New Zealand's most prestigious music awards?30 May 10:05 AM
EntertainmentWatch live: All the action from the Aotearoa Music Awards 2024From the red carpet to inside the venue, follow all the coverage of the Tūī awards.30 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandFlorist business blooming as it celebrates 10 yearsThe owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.22 Apr 01:08 AM
New ZealandTalking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trustOPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.20 Apr 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBella Vista saga: Review finds evacuated home was not dangerous as deemed by councilBut the council says it made the right decision at the time.09 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandWhanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spendingLocal experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.28 Dec 04:00 PM
