Auckland'Massively disappointed': Helipad approval sparks backlashCouncil received 1400 submissions; more than 1300 opposed the helicopter flights.01 Jul 07:00 AM
BusinessHouse-building trend still soft as annual consents fallMay's annual consent total is the second-lowest for any month since the end of 2018.01 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandThe city doing 'street soup' in its CBD over winter'It’s simple, affordable, and creates a real buzz.'30 Jun 11:09 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council sets new rules for dog walking in regional parksA new registration system will allow people to walk up to 12 dogs at once.30 Jun 12:51 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGolden 16-metre Buddhist statue set to ‘tower above’ horrified communityAuckland Council art 'loophole' horrifies neighbours as giant golden statue takes shape.29 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-TasmanResidents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.29 Jun 04:12 AM
New ZealandCouncil's flood response leaves resident frustratedResidents built a sandbag wall to protect homes from flooding.28 Jun 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: What was in a Napier mayoral candidate's letter that got him sacked as caravan club chairLong letter sent by Nigel Simpson was a complaint about bullying, and a plea for advice.27 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy the new $100m Pak'nSave faces unique construction challengesVast new store is to be built on a flood-prone site which operated for 50 years as a dump.26 Jun 10:52 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils set rates rises - ranging from 5.2% to 15%Napier's needed bumping to keep library open, Hastings still in cyclone struggle-street.26 Jun 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Local government reform could mean reshaping, not ditching, regional councilsOPINION: Shane Jones argued there's no compelling case for regional councils. Is he right?26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increaseMore abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.26 Jun 04:37 AM
New Zealand'We’re still struggling': Pensioner's fight to rebuild after devastating floodsMany homes in Wairoa remain empty, with 83 still yellow-stickered.25 Jun 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyNZ's biggest new supermarket gets green lightIt's to be built on a greenfield site near the Esmonde Rd motorway on-ramps and off-ramps.25 Jun 03:01 AM
New ZealandHow Federated Farmers shapes policy for Bay of Plenty farmersBrent Mountfort leads Federated Farmers in advocating for 500 members on rural issues.24 Jun 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNapier Port rejects union claim it is 'selectively suspending' workers'Disruptive' industrial action under way as higher pay sought for about 185 port workers.24 Jun 01:43 AM
New Zealand'Scary as hell': Council couldn't find way to stop hoarding before weekend inferno'I just knew that one day this would happen.'23 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Bit of an overkill’: $2.3m toilets with light show that twinkles while you tinkleThe public toilet block turns into a rainbow 'light show' at night.23 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsPM open to scrapping regional councils amid RMA reform The PM says he's looking into council rates caps as well.22 Jun 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWayne Brown redesigns a railway stationReroute buses to stop at the station and get a big developer on board now, says the mayor.22 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'More powerful than penalties': New ombudsman's vision for changeThe new Ombudsman has been in his role for just 12 weeks.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': Dog lovers protest against leash changesThe board voted 4 to 2 to ban off-leash dogs at Monte Cecilia.19 Jun 06:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Overly aggressive' letter from Napier mayoral candidate upsets national motor caravan bodyThe board removed Nigel Simpson as Hawke's Bay chair just one month into the role.18 Jun 06:08 PM
PoliticsTakeover powers: Govt set to override councils under RMA shake-upCabinet will insert a new regulation power into the Resource Management Act.17 Jun 09:07 PM
New Zealand'Priority location': Govt announces 189 new homes for Rotorua'We’re backing community-led solutions to address the need here,' Minister says.16 Jun 09:57 PM
New Zealand900km mission: 15-year-old's long ride to Parliament to support Māori wardsJack, 15, will ride from Whakatāne to Wellington, starting on June 28.16 Jun 08:21 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay councils win gongs for cyclone recovery initiativesThree councils were together recognised for a ground-breaking high-risk properties buyout.15 Jun 10:31 PM
New ZealandLawyer praises council's low job settlement costs of $123k over six yearsThe average annual settlement cost was $20,540.5.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected gas leak forces evacuation of Wellington sports centreAfter 90 minutes, firefighters confirmed there was no gas leak at the site.14 Jun 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Small token of gratitude': $30k council Christmas breakfast explainedThe staff Christmas breakfast for 612 employees cost $29,508.91.13 Jun 06:00 PM
Technology‘We’re done with Teams’: German state hits uninstall on MicrosoftSchleswig-Holstein will switch to open-source software in three months.13 Jun 04:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Water issues reveal the burden on ratepayers is already too greatRatepayers may face doubled costs when new water entities take over.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand Water cut to 150 Auckland homes after contractor damages mainKey locations, including a doctor's surgery, have been left without running water.12 Jun 06:14 AM
New ZealandSmoke or fog? Former chairman fumes at council's pollution doubtThe council said it found little evidence for his orchard burnoff claims.12 Jun 04:42 AM
