PoliticsPolitics preview: Will NZ recognise Palestine as an independant state?Foreign Minister Winston Peters is on his way to New York, for what commentators say will be a defining week for the United Nations, Adam Pearse reports. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss GDP shock and moreHerald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss the recent GDP shock and more on this mornings news panel. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at night21 Sep 05:00 AM
Wellington'It needs to be pulled down': Neighbours welcome demolition of abandoned home20 Sep 03:35 AM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supply18 Sep 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Just another kick in the guts': Nelson mayor on Proper Crisps closure plan18 Sep 06:42 AM
KahuPhil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voiceIt is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 1969Tubby Hansen, 80, has thrown his hat in the ring once again.17 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Struggling': The small town where rates debt doubled in just one yearIndebted homeowners owed an average of $1244 to the council.16 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandWatch: Risque council dance moves become TikTok hitThe TikTok clip has racked up more than 133,000 views in just days.16 Sep 09:11 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan October walkoutThe rejected offer included pay rises of 2.7% to 4.6%.16 Sep 05:59 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Rodney Joyce wants Ōmokoroa school in regional dealHe says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.16 Sep 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHow coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori wardsHow do some coalition MPs plan to vote on the Māori ward referendum? 16 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandA 260% population surge: How Queenstown is planning for 9300 new homesThe population in the area has surged in recent years. 16 Sep 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverCouncils push for KiwiSaver contributions but Govt shuts doorCouncillors are classed as contractors, so miss out on KiwiSaver top-ups.15 Sep 08:00 PM
Auckland'Democratic voice denied': Claims rural Aucklanders 'misled' after shock rates jumpSome rural households were hit with rates hikes of more than 20% this year.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJamaine Ross says 'Don't Vote For Me' at local body electionsThe Waitākere Ranges Local Board candidate standing for a bet.Watch15 Sep 05:00 PM
WellingtonWatch: 19yo council candidate allegedly headbutted by rival's husband outside gas stationAn altercation between two council hopefuls over campaign signage boiled over.15 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandStill on the table: Bay of Islands marina awaits key developer decisionDevelopers have two years to decide whether to lodge a full application.15 Sep 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside Napier’s first citizens’ assembly: 40 locals shaping city's aquatic future'It won’t probably solve all the issues, but already we’ve got quite a lot of ideas.'15 Sep 03:46 AM
KahuPapakāinga builder stands for Māori Ward seatKiritahi Firmin is one of five candidates vying for two Whanganui Māori Ward seats.15 Sep 03:00 AM
KahuCouncil rejects $70k fix for Māori Ward botch-upWhanganui's council has ruled out spending $70,000 of ratepayer money to fix the error.14 Sep 11:04 PM
New Zealand'It caught on': The mayor who always said 'Heretaunga Hastings'The mayor says when she took on the role eight years ago, she could hardly say 'kia ora'.14 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor compared to Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin in 'disgusting' postThe post singled out Green councillor Rebecca Matthews in a personal attack.13 Sep 10:57 PM
