New Zealand'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
New ZealandWho wants to be Napier's deputy mayor now? Five say 'no thanks'Mayor Richard McGrath dumped his deputy after a full council meeting bust-up on Tuesday.25 Feb 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Silly as chooks': 'Lovely' neighbourhood ruined by people 'doing nangs'They are driving 'smashed on that stuff' and 'dancing and yahooing' in the street.24 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occur24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopening24 Feb 05:00 PM
Wellington'Radio silence': Labour MP at odds with Andrew Little over sewage disaster comms24 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Nowhere for them to go': Will move-on orders for the homeless help in Hawke's Bay?24 Feb 01:13 AM
Wellington'The risk looks pretty low': Mayor looks to reopen Wellington beaches after sewage disasterA rāhui is in place, but the mayor says people may soon make their own calls on the risk.23 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
AucklandPolice push back on permanent City Rail Link patrols as opening nearsThe $5.5b City Rail Link is pencilled in to open in September this year.23 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuEx-MP Meka Whaitiri on aspirations in role as new runanga chairThe former MP spoke with the Gisborne Herald about leadership, relationships and plans.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attackThree people were injured during the attack, one critically.23 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandSouth Taranaki councillor 'disgusted' at behaviour of 'hostile' group at car meetA video shows about a dozen people surrounding a lone police car in Ōaonui.23 Feb 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarney Irvine: A new Waitematā Harbour crossing? Break the cycle of planning failure firstOPINION: NZTA is weighing bridge and tunnel options for the new crossing.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe district where councillors are getting an average $29k pay riseThe Remuneration Authority has boosted the total salary pool, but not everyone is happy.22 Feb 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trustA 1944 vote created a trust that still blocks beer in supermarkets.21 Feb 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Nimbys shouldn't be vilified for defending their castleOPINION: Chris Bishop has cut Auckland's housing target after public outcry.21 Feb 04:00 PM
Auckland'I speed myself': Local board member faces investigation for potential conduct breachThree complaints allege Geoff Upson breached the elected members' code of conduct.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuilder who bought former Wellington mayoral desk happy to give it backAn inquiry found three council checks on the old desk missed the confidential files.20 Feb 03:55 AM
WellingtonCouncil criticised in investigation over secret files sold in old mayoral desk tip shop saleMultiple failings show the council is at risk of repeating a privacy breach. 19 Feb 05:58 PM
New Zealand'Saved my home': Residents hopeful new sea wall will protect homes'When Mother Nature brings more sand in, we’ll be well equipped to get with it.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
AucklandWhich Auckland suburbs will be spared blanket density under Govt housing U-turn? Intensification will be pushed to the CBD, rail links, busways and town centres.19 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandControversial high-rise development approved in WellingtonNeighbours concerned about 25,000 truck trips over two years on their shared driveway.19 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandSinkhole warning after suspected wastewater leak on Coromandel Peninsula’s eastern coastlineTreated wastewater is believed to have entered a wetland and nearby stream.19 Feb 04:35 AM
New ZealandAuckland's housing plan is changing again. What will happen over your fence now?Chris Bishop has unveiled new capacity plans, reducing blanket intensification.19 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandRegional Council election spending revealedStuart Crosby got in, but others who spent thousands failed to win.18 Feb 11:08 PM
New ZealandRunner attacked by dogs weeks before fatal maulingBrandon Tai was chased by three dogs in the area and suffered a bite to his calf.18 Feb 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We all have a right to comment on Auckland's futureOPINION: The battle over Auckland's future is a bizarre situation.18 Feb 04:00 PM
WellingtonCouncil puts cycleway expansion on hold after Wellington sewage disasterSeeking financial savings, the council is prioritising its response to Moa Point.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandGovt scraps plans for referendum on four-year termThe coalition deals only guaranteed the legislation reaching the select committee stage.18 Feb 07:15 AM
