New Zealand'It’s a menace': Roaming dog attack leaves Welcome Bay retiree injured, fearful'I just hope it’s found quickly before it attacks someone else,' the victim says.06 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown to axe ratepayer-funded lunches at council meetingsLunches for governing body meetings rose as high as $18,439 in FY2023.06 Apr 08:04 PM
PremiumOpinionBrad Tiller: The missing link few understand about KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperityOnly one project, Milldale north of Auckland, has used this model so far.06 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsFinance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media following fuel stock updateWatch06 Apr 01:57 AM
EntertainmentSpencer Pratt surges to second in Los Angeles mayoral race as polls tighten05 Apr 06:21 PM
KahuNotorious political heckler says he'll give up the antics if he wins local election05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fund03 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridge02 Apr 08:38 PM
New ZealandNapier mayor gets onto his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis'On a nice day, you can’t beat it,' Richard McGrath says.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'There is nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat on water boardHastings councillors backed appointing Mike Paku, rejecting an amendment by 8-2.02 Apr 06:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Why Wellington must share the gold with regionsOPINION: The New Zealand Initiative backs sharing royalties to fix skewed incentives.01 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandFuel price pressure increasing some council costs by up to 25%Roading and transporting solid waste are among the hardest-hit services.01 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFailed Wellington mayoral candidate trespassed from Upper Hutt council officesPolice arrested Graham Bloxham in mid-January at a protest but laid no charges.01 Apr 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonWellington councillors, mayor, skip blessing of new HQ amid office space tensionsThe Herald understands some elected members boycotted the blessing.01 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandFormer Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis has died, aged 87Councillor Alf Filipaina said Sir Barry's 'Manukau Way' united diverse communities.31 Mar 05:12 PM
New ZealandStop off, pay extra: New SH2 toll labelled 'unfair' to locals, businessesDrivers exiting and re-entering the TEL at Pāpāmoa East will be charged two tolls.31 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandNapier central city CCTV: Council proposes CBD businesses, residents payMonitoring the inner-city costs $240k a year; a targeted rate is being proposed.30 Mar 02:29 AM
New ZealandState of emergency lifted in Whangārei; focus turns to recoveryWhangārei has now moved into a 28-day formal recovery phase.29 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisEthan Manera|UpdatedAnalysis: Government nudges councils to amalgamate, is bigger really better?As major reforms loom, experts warn bigger councils aren’t automatically more efficient.29 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCarmel Sepuloni: Auckland can be a global powerhouse if Govt backs its peopleCarmel Sepuloni warns National cuts put up to 20,000 construction jobs at risk.29 Mar 11:00 PM
New Zealand‘Hamstrung’ council sets wishlist for tougher dog control powersRuapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the current Dog Control Act is 'not fit for purpose'.29 Mar 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Not living in a warzone': Ward councillor promises probe into unruly Mt Albert partyChristine Fletcher wants the council to review complaints from the year.29 Mar 05:39 PM
New ZealandNorthland flooding: More than 24,000 living in high flood-risk zonesAbout 17% of roads and 45% of stormwater pipes in Northland at flood risk now.29 Mar 04:00 PM
Politics'Move on to where?' Hundreds in Auckland protest Government move-on ordersThis evening, hundreds of protesters arrived at Aotea Square for Kia Tū Kotahi, to voice their dissatisfaction with the Government’s homeless move-on orders. Video / NZ HeraldWatch29 Mar 05:40 AM
New ZealandTauranga homes hit by late-night water outage after major mains breakTauranga District Council says the water is back on for all affected homes.28 Mar 08:27 PM
New ZealandWhakatāne council eyes new boat ramp and pool chargesVisitors could face $20 daily fees at Whakatāne's main boat ramp.28 Mar 01:59 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEthan ManeraEthan Manera: Little right to hit back as soaring water charges threaten Wellington's recoveryOPINION: Amid looming water shock, the minister aimed at the wrong target.28 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellington'Looking for certainty': Business leaders write to Bishop over hints at Mt Vic tunnel delayThe minister earlier said demand measures could affect the viability of the $3.8b project.27 Mar 04:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPenny Tucker: Why Auckland must be at the centre of growthCity leaders want a national ports plan so Auckland’s waterfront can be freed up.27 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew South Auckland hospital a step closer as Drury land search beginsDrury was chosen for its access to key transport routes and planned links.27 Mar 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘It was not as bad’: Northland's Ōakura spared repeat of January stormsLocals say early warnings and pumps meant only one or two homes flooded.27 Mar 01:14 AM
