New ZealandTim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licenceNZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.25 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandLocal Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'Complaints range from whether buffet dinners were actually lavish to attacks on Facebook.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil looks at elected members' childcare costsHamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.15 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandCouncillors reveal history of intimidation and abuse after death threatMessages have led them to carry personal security devices and have their homes checked.15 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'29 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandUrgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland CouncilAuckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.28 Jun 05:18 AM
New ZealandRough sleeping all but eliminated in NZ in six weeks of lockdownThe Covid crisis has had a silver lining: Nearly every rough sleeper has been housed.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-billion-dollar red flag over Wellington's water woes2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Crowded field for Hawke's Bay DHB electionThe Hawke's Bay DHB election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Sep 09:41 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommendedCan infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandCouncil boss powerless to turn down whopping $57,000 pay riseMayor insists council boss is worth new salary of $444,000.22 Aug 08:08 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: To be blunt $495,000 is not a big salary for a council bossCOMMENT: Who on Earth would anyone want to run a dysfunctional council any way?25 Jul 06:18 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Meng Foon on lunches, blackmailing gang members and te reo MāoriGisborne treasure Meng Foon in his last days as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Jun 08:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHamilton Council sorry for its misleading OIA responsesLocal representatives say it's not good enough that council's releasing wrong information.21 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandBillboard stoush: Hamilton Mayor puts up more controversial signsHamilton Mayor Andrew King says his five billboards aren't electioneering.19 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandMayor accused of giving 'jobs for the boys'Hamilton mayor Andrew King accused of being "ageist" after promoting new councillor.25 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandBid to break away from Auckland failsLocal Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.30 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandEnglish tipped to remain National leaderBill English is tipped to be strongly endorsed to remain National leader.23 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandNorth Rodney breakaway bid: Rates hike warningWinston Peters is "where we need him", independence group says.08 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia debate unlikely this termAs Parliament comes to its final weeks, National is hoping to make few final law changes.25 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandNZ's next 'super-city' council?The Otago Regional Council's very existence is on the line as the Dunedin City Council considers the merits of a unitary council for the city.26 Jan 09:57 PM
OpinionJanet Charman: Avondale needs a good use of its last prime siteI live in the go-to suburb for "gentrification" comedy. Even a house in naff Avondale is now unaffordable.18 May 08:52 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Year Zero plan shafts Auckland's heritageBrian Rudman asks, how many buildings does the panel think can penetrate a viewshaft before the view becomes as extinct as the volcano we can no longer see?21 Jul 09:31 PM
KahuSuper white men's clubIt is a city that prides itself on its diverse ethnic communities, but Auckland is run by a club of white men living in the wealthy suburbs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital rejects super city planA super city proposal for Wellington scrapped in favour of less rigorous change is being lamented as a lost opportunity.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for Wellington super city 'very weak'There is strong opposition to a proposed Wellington super city, a survey has shown.24 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandInvestigation found gaps in dataQuestions remain about missing evidence and gaps in the Judith Collins investigation.25 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: One man's dream a nightmare for poor studentsAs the Labour Party goes through its latest leader selection circus, could I suggest they avoid anyone who admits to having visions.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrown's gym in spotlightAuckland ratepayers have paid $5200 to provide a personal gym for Mayor Len Brown in the Auckland Town Hall.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandYoung won't make waves for fit adultsCivic leaders on Auckland's North Shore are trying to get a public pool designed for kids to "let loose" on playing features without disturbing mature patrons trying to exercise.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Mayor asking a lot for city to back himLen Brown is not the man Aucklanders thought he was when they elected him their mayor for a second term just last Saturday.16 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDose of youthful injection to local boardsAuckland Council's local boards are about to get an injection of young blood, with the success of three candidates aged under 30 in Saturday's elections.14 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandInitiative aims to get students mobileAuckland ratepayers and charities have stepped in to help students at two low-income South Auckland schools pay for their learner driver's licences.05 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandApology over dead pet collection callInstead of calling a dead dog's owner to say their pet had been hit by a car, an Auckland call centre said they would send a street cleaner to pick it up.04 Dec 04:30 PM
