New ZealandResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumNew ZealandNeighbours voice fears over three-storey housing development for ‘people in need’The three-storey housing development in Pāpāmoa is for 'people in need'.11 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate wants council to run a cannabis businessCamden Gaskin moved to Wairoa in 2018 after Googling the cheapest section available in NZ.10 Aug 11:31 PM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth council10 Aug 05:49 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony AlbaneseWatch10 Aug 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Looks like a boy racer burnout circle': Council's new logo saga sparks backlash08 Aug 10:29 PM
New ZealandSilly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls 08 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: I like politicians who stick to their beliefs and challenge authorityOPINION: Can’t one TV channel at least be funded for high quality public programming?08 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFrom newcomer to guaranteed councillor, in just five daysFour candidates in Hawke’s Bay are elected unopposed across region's five councils.08 Aug 01:09 AM
KahuLease term shock: Archery club faces sudden relocation off Mt Albert The Tūpuna Maunga Authority decided not to renew the Mt Albert club's lease.08 Aug 12:05 AM
New ZealandWatch: One candidate, two councils - Brother of existing mayor eyes bids in two districtsAndrew Clark is running for mayor in both Invercargill and Tasman.07 Aug 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: NZ's economic woes should take priority over race debatesOPINION: Whose interests are served by voters arguing about race rather than economics?07 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy former Green MP is eyeing a local governance roleElizabeth Kerekere is an LGBTQ activist and scholar on takatāpui identity.07 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentRapid change brings challenges for NZ's fastest-growing districtThe area's population is expected to almost double in 30 years.07 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand'A massacre': Two roaming dogs kill 50 backyard birds“How many families have to be affected for something to be done?”07 Aug 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Why NZ's councils face a financial reckoningOPINION: Councils face rising debt as the Government monitors their performance closely.06 Aug 11:34 PM
New ZealandResidents rally against proposal to cut rural police presenceResidents fear losing police will leave them vulnerable to crime.06 Aug 08:04 PM
New Zealand‘Caught in confusion’: Council taking another look at intersection after serious crashAaron Pohatu was taking his 11-year-old son to rugby when cars collided 'like a bomb'.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral forums set for Hastings and NapierGrey Power candidate events are also coming, the first on Thursday.06 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Stressful': Auckland councillor hands over committee leadership amid safety concernsJosephine Bartley has also taken her name and image off her car for safety reasons.06 Aug 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Super motivating': Why Tauranga's triathlon coup is a big opportunity for local athletesTauranga will host the World Triathlon Championship Final in 2028.06 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandKāinga Ora cuts plans for 72 new homes in Whakatāne The housing agency plans to sell 36 hectares of surplus land nationwide.06 Aug 01:01 AM
New ZealandMeet your Rotorua candidates for the regional councilRotorua voters have 11 options to pick from, with 3 contenders for the Ōkūrei Māori seat.05 Aug 11:10 PM
New Zealand'Voices not heard': Marina takes another step, Bay of Islands iwi oppose fast-track planThe marina will offer berths for 200-250 boats, including 14 superyacht spaces.05 Aug 11:06 PM
New ZealandCheck your bill: Herald analysis finds big errors in Akl rates notices, owner overcharged $400k A $444,766 rates bill has been revised to $14,578. Council said errors are isolated.05 Aug 08:29 PM
New ZealandWhy a pub owner ditched travel plans to run for re-electionWhat drove Gregg Brown back into Rotorua's election race, after saying he would step down.05 Aug 04:15 AM
New ZealandGovt eases consent rules for small sheds, garages, sleepoutsStructures under 10 square metres no longer need to meet boundary setbacks.05 Aug 03:58 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay elections guide: 114 candidates and some fierce competition aheadThe most contested seat is in Hastings-Havelock North, with 17 candidates for seven seats.05 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandTwo councillors and two newcomers challenge Tapsell for Rotorua mayorA total of 40 are standing for seats in Rotorua Lakes Council's local election.04 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandFormer council CEO among seven challenging Western Bay Mayor for top jobThere are 55 people standing in the Western Bay of Plenty District Council elections.04 Aug 07:51 PM
