Politics'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council dramaA local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Essential safety work' finishes: Kawerau WINZ office to re-open six weeks earlyThe service centre in closed suddenly on March 27 for seismic work.06 Apr 03:15 AM
New ZealandRepairs to Watercare’s broken Auckland network could cost $460 millionPermanent repairs are due to happen after temporary fixes were put in place.05 Apr 08:29 AM
New ZealandThursday meeting to hear FNDC submission on water rating equalisation schemeFNDC wants all ratepayers to pay a fair share of water rates.05 Apr 12:37 AM
New ZealandRatepayers across Northland face big rates risesInflation and a tight labour market among reasons given for big jumps.04 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTrolley town: Tourism hotspot counting cost of dumped shopping cartsRatepayers are footing the bill, with hundreds removed each month.03 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandCancelled plans for Omanawa Falls full access a 'lose-lose'Concern rescuers will have to save people who risk their 'stupid skins' reaching base.31 Mar 08:21 AM
New Zealand'Charging like wounded bulls': Western Bay council drafts rates, fee risesAn increase in user fees and charges is also expected.30 Mar 05:23 AM
New ZealandOpen roads: Brynderwyns given the green light; Mangamuka timeline to be revealedEaster travellers will be able to travel with greater ease over the Brynderwyn Hills.29 Mar 01:04 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsSimon Wilson: Wayne Brown's finger to the rest of the countryOpinion: Why does the Auckland mayor care so little about the ties that bind?27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi city with a CBD 'in crisis'The organisation which represents and promotes CBD businesses says 'it's dead'.27 Mar 05:43 AM
KahuRotorua club withdraws venue hire for controversial anti-co-governance eventThe council, however, may yet play host.24 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil to partly bailout Hundertwasser Arts Centre to stave off insolvencyWithout the money the centre faced insolvency before the end of the financial year.23 Mar 05:22 AM
New ZealandBin removal stings: Dog walker 'disgusted' after carrying pooch's poo for 5kmIt removed its bins to deter wasps at a popular Rotorua lake.22 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It will take years to fully build back': Northland facing $70 million-plus Cyclone Gabrielle billRepairs to State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyns have so far taken 12,000 hours.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandKawerau quakes: Residents leave town as damage assessedMayor Faylene Tunui described Saturday as “a rough day”.21 Mar 09:53 PM
New ZealandNorthland views wanted on plan to stop spread of invasive seaweeds and pestsViews sought on plan to stop invasive seaweeds devastating Northland's eastern harbours,21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSetting the rates: Council picks 'engagement' over consultation for planCouncillor 'comfortable this is a sensible approach'.17 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandWhangārei Harbour - and others on Northland’s east coast - at risk from new, invasive pest seaweedsHighly invasive seaweed major threat to Northland's east coast harbours.16 Mar 10:22 PM
New ZealandFoiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'15 Mar 08:01 AM
New ZealandFish of the Year: Ocean giant takes over from petite seaweed-living rarityThe manta ray is making its move to overtake smaller competitors in Fish of the Year.15 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidentsThere have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga14 Mar 07:25 AM
New ZealandNorthland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandElderly housing crisis: 20 Rotorua council flats sit empty waiting on refurbMembers of the retired community say fixing up the flats should be a priority.10 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil ‘disappointed’ by local government reviewCommission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.09 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandDog parks paws-itive step for Western Bay centresDevelopment of the parks will take place this year and next.08 Mar 08:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil pools and halls likely to cost users moreCommissioners feel proposed increased fees to facilities aren't high enough.03 Mar 08:29 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora to demolish flood-damaged homes in Māngere, but won’t say how manySome affected tenants are still waiting for answers one month on from flooding.28 Feb 02:16 AM
New Zealand'Worst display of behaviour': Councillors clash over town centre funding'Everyone suddenly turned on their own little patch.'23 Feb 07:42 AM
New Zealand'Sit down. You are out of order': Karakia at council meeting after controversial banA member of the public stood and opened the meeting with a karakia.22 Feb 06:13 PM
New Zealand'Assault on democracy': Council withdraws support of controversial Māori representation billThe matter had already cost more than $146,000 in the lead-up to today's decision.22 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandThree Waters: Councils' effort to keep control of water assets failsWhat the High Court said about a district council's challenge to Three Waters legislation.20 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandSports clubs to protest at council 'extinction notices''If you’re going to go and destroy other assets you need to have a good reason.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay of Plenty assesses damage from Cyclone Gabrielle'What’s really caused the issue here has been the storm surge.'14 Feb 08:32 AM
