PremiumPremiumNew ZealandA Hawke's Bay council's debt has nearly tripled in a year to $110mOne Hawke's Bay council's debt has risen quickly, while two others have bucked the trend.30 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Hastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst named ONZM in New Year HonoursHazlehurst oversaw a record $2.1b upgrade of Hastings’ core infrastructure.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom Tauranga mayor to Ukraine lifeline: Honour for Tenby PowellTenby Powell becomes an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2026.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity stalwart Gerald Hope – father of Olivia Hope – honoured for services to Marlborough30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandWhy corrupt official waited until he was out of time to appeal convictions30 Dec 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionEthan ManeraHe was so confident in mayoral bid he reserved a $90k Rolex. Here's how it went so wrong27 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Persistently made sleazy sexual advances': Inside secret mayoral desk papers sold at dumpThe Herald has reviewed more than a decade of Wellington City Council’s dirty laundry.26 Dec 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy this multi-millionaire is giving 250 first-time house-buyers $100k eachBen Tomsett sits down with a self-made businessman on why he's giving back. 26 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Very long time coming’: Tauranga fire station rebuild finally moves aheadConstruction of Tauranga’s new fire station is expected to begin around May.23 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Why National supporters are so frustrated with Finance Minister Nicola WillisOPINION: We have too many politicians.22 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei parents push for safer crossing after mother and child hit by carA petition led by teacher Penny Honey is calling for a full safety upgrade.22 Dec 05:00 PM
WellingtonRay Chung questioned by mayor after voting for grants that included funding for a relativeChung says he didn’t realise a relative’s name was on the council paper when he voted.22 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThey want 13 people at their bach for Christmas, but toilet flushing's restrictedRegular showers, laundry, dishwashers, and constant toilet flushing are off the table.20 Dec 08:27 PM
AucklandElection firm admits privacy breach after South Auckland vote fraud rulingElection Services says all West Auckland votes were collected and fully counted.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Malicious’: Top developer’s $2.5m defamation lawsuit against council and senior officialA council official called Garry Robertson a ‘complete prick’ and a ‘consummate taker’.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFarmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent dischargesThe effluent discharges were all in Te Awamutu area in March or August 2024.19 Dec 01:00 AM
PoliticsWhat the Waitangi Tribunal’s sweeping new report means for councils and iwiThe latest Waitangi Tribunal report says Māori knowledge was considered to be irrelevant.18 Dec 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic response' as Tiny Town reopens at Splash PlanetYear 10 Karamū High School students designed every feature of Tiny Town.17 Dec 10:34 PM
New ZealandLower rates, fewer services: Tauranga seeks sacrifices to meet rates capThe cap would limit annual council rates rises to a maximum of 4%.17 Dec 09:58 PM
New ZealandTauranga's $306m civic precinct: Who should pay?Councillors voted to use asset sale profits first to reduce project debt.17 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandGovt to shut road-cone hotline early after pilot meets its objectivesWorkSafe logged 641 cone reports in June, dropping to 217 in July.17 Dec 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: RMA reform could be the big fix Willis will be able to trump over RichardsonOPINION: It could be 'the greatest single economic reform in a generation'.17 Dec 02:00 AM
Wellington'Really apologetic': Wellington ratepayers to foot cost for council accounting errorThe council has apologised for the mistake but says it cannot waive the cost.17 Dec 12:51 AM
New Zealand'Utterly disappointing': Gisborne politicians split over RMA reformsThe new planning system is expected to fully replace the Resource Management Act by 2027.16 Dec 10:19 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor bids to bowl Kāinga Ora flats for new seafront apartmentsFormer mayor Peter Tennent has bid to buy and demolish the 1940s Kāinga Ora flats.16 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandAide resigning over Napier mayor's 'disregard for Treaty principles' was 'dedicated servant'The deputy mayor is confident she and the mayor will continue to work constructively.16 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerbThe trial would have halved kerbside pick-ups in five suburbs for six months.16 Dec 07:58 AM
AucklandJudge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland Vi Hausia has alleged theft of ballot papers, 'irregularities' and widespread voter fraud.16 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandPlan confirmed for $60m new bridge at Waiohiki; work to start in 2026The confirmed plan for the $60 million new bridge was one of six options considered.15 Dec 10:11 PM
