WellingtonWellington City Council rates among most expensive in NZRates were initially forecast to rise by 12.7% but the council brought it down to 7.4%.07 Apr 04:03 AM
AucklandE. coli alert: Watercare boil-water notice remains in place, most likely cause revealedWatercare crews are inspecting the Big King reservoir and wider infrastructure network. 07 Apr 03:39 AM
New Zealand'There is nothing to be scared of': Clash over mana whenua seat on water forumHastings councillors backed appointing Mike Paku, rejecting an amendment by 8-2.07 Apr 02:51 AM
PremiumPropertyReal estate agents censured over early access, family ties and deposit failures07 Apr 02:30 AM
ChristchurchCouncil boss to leave as Christchurch prepares for next decade of planning07 Apr 01:27 AM
AucklandTest cricket venue, football arena, concert stadium: The many visions for Western Springs07 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand'It’s a menace': Roaming dog attack leaves Welcome Bay retiree injured, fearful06 Apr 09:19 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown to axe ratepayer-funded lunches at council meetings06 Apr 08:04 PM
PremiumOpinionBrad Tiller: The missing link few understand about KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperity06 Apr 06:00 PM
PoliticsFinance Minister Nicola Willis speaks to media following fuel stock updateWatch06 Apr 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBrad Tiller: KiwiSaver and infrastructure prosperityOPINION: By 2030 KiwiSaver, ACC and the NZ Super Fund will hold over $300b in savings.05 Apr 06:59 PM
EntertainmentSpencer Pratt surges to second in Los Angeles mayoral race as polls tightenA UCLA poll puts the reality TV star on 11% support, behind Karen Bass on 25%.05 Apr 06:21 PM
KahuNotorious political heckler says he'll give up the antics if he wins local electionMokaraka said his heckling was for those with "no voice" who were finding things tough.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Taonga for the region': Mayor calls for stronger protection of $3b community fundMahé Drysdale wants the investment arm 'insulated' from political direction.03 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandInjured cavoodle's owners say attack dog has 'more rights' than they doTauranga City Council says privacy law stops it saying what happened next.03 Apr 05:05 PM
New Zealand'Divided' communities brought back together after four years with new bridgeBuilt with a 90.5m steel arch, Te Rēinga Bridge spans the river with no piers.02 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
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 ManeraAnalysis: 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
