New ZealandChilled councillors but no cold feet: Rotorua council confirms 6.8% rates risePlus: See how much extra you might have to pay based on residential property values.23 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandFish and chips farewell: Couple forced to sell 100-year family home for expressway routeSerena and Geoff Fletcher had just 10 days to leave after signing on Waitangi Day.23 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrom McDonald's to MP? Popular councillor to run in general electionLabour candidate Fisher Wang, 25, was 8 years old last time his city had a Labour MP.23 Apr 01:06 AM
PremiumNew ZealandToilet troubles: Battle over controversial public loo that trapped woman inside22 Apr 06:43 PM
New Zealand'Your income stays, ours doesn’t': Mount businesses grill mayor over support21 Apr 09:03 PM
New Zealand'Nasty politics': Mayor denies 'attack dog' claim after councillor walks out16 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandMount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisionsPetition launched as pressure mounts for more information, engagement and involvement.16 Apr 06:05 PM
New Zealand'Bad look': Shane Jones hits out at Far North councillor over ‘pathetic’ co-governance complaintsFollowing a social media firestorm, the council voted to confirm Māori representatives.16 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandA $3b question: BOP councils split over future of regional cashQuayside’s investments delivered a $48m dividend, about 23% of council income.16 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandCouncillor threatens legal action over water planHastings Mayor Wendy Schollum says governance decisions will stay with elected members.16 Apr 02:56 AM
New ZealandHeartfelt name change proposed for waterfall reserveŌmanawa Falls Reserve could again be known as Te Rere o Ōmanawa.16 Apr 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Zero places to go': Fears after council targets people living in carsVehicle fines have been issued and dogs seized in Monday's operation in Tauranga.14 Apr 10:36 PM
New ZealandTribunal cuts pensioner's rent, criticises council and housing providerThe council says it disagrees with the ruling and has lodged an appeal.14 Apr 10:35 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne residents split over $7.58m riverfront planLess than 28% of 250 submissions backed the baseline $7.58m spend or less.14 Apr 09:59 PM
New Zealand‘Under significant pressure’: Crater-sized potholes riddle Tiniroto RdA resident says the community logs three to four near misses on the road every week.14 Apr 05:05 AM
New ZealandHousing hold-up: More delays feared for Te Tumu developmentThe 740ha Pāpāmoa East site could deliver thousands of homes.13 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandFarms, vineyard warn water race closure could force shutdowns'If we don’t have water, we don’t have stock.'09 Apr 10:25 PM
New ZealandParolees relocated as under-fire founder vows to continue at disputed siteCorrections has ended its contract with the Pūwhakamua reintegration programme.09 Apr 09:05 PM
New ZealandHow two councils formed an uneasy water partnershipOne voted 6-4 to proceed with the partnership as councillors raised concerns about trust.07 Apr 06:37 PM
WellingtonWellington City Council rates among most expensive in NZRates were initially forecast to rise by 12.7% but the council brought it down to 7.4%.07 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandWestern Bay revaluations: How your area did, and looking aheadA local valuer explains how the fuel crisis could impact the property market recovery.06 Apr 02:54 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disappointed': Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown slams Kaitāia flood protection workBrown says Kaitāia’s NorthPark has suffered millions in flood damage.06 Apr 12:07 AM
New Zealand'It's bonkers': Business owners blindsided as decade-old rule resurfacesOperators given 14 days to act as costs raise fears for lake businesses.05 Apr 11:58 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne council backtracks on two-dog limitStaff say those with multiple registered dogs rarely cause any problems.05 Apr 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandRisky stretch: Gate to shut Herepuru Rd during severe weatherTwo slips hit Herepuru Rd on March 27, one while council staff were on site.03 Apr 01:00 AM
Entertainment‘Let me go!’: Today weather reporter hospitalised after painful on-air gaffe with crabToday presenter Taylor Haynes was bitten during a live cross at Sydney Fish Market.03 Apr 12:28 AM
New Zealand'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridgeBuilt with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.02 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandTwo Bay councils make 'landmark' water decision after long debateTauranga and Western Bay to form water organisation – with Thames-Coromandel keen to join.02 Apr 06:00 AM
