New ZealandChallenger for Central Hawke's Bay mayorWill Foley aims to strengthen urban-rural connections in Central Hawke’s Bay.30 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandNZ's best-tasting tap water revealedProfessionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste. 29 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland deputy mayor leaves long-time local govt partyC&R is accepting candidates for Ōrākei ward, currently held by Simpson.29 May 05:39 AM
New Zealand$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh optionsThe project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.29 May 03:56 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland rates and water bills to rise by $324 from JulyRates will jump by 5.8% and water bills by 7.2%. 28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandGold Coast Kiwis offered flights home amid homelessness crisisThe Nerang Neighbourhood Centre is offering repatriation flights for New Zealanders.28 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandHBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa RiverMayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.28 May 12:58 AM
Politics'Buzz cut season' for red tape and regulation for hairdressing salons nationwideDavid Seymour outlines changes to hairdressing regulations. Video / SuppliedWatch27 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandRun it straight: PM on teen's deathLuxon says people need to take 'personal responsibility' following Palmy teen's death. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 May 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Time to pass the torch': Auckland councillor retires after 30-year stintSharon Stewart has been in local government since 1995.27 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandRegional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage SchemeDebate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.27 May 06:40 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in PapakuraPrime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis Visit Griffins Foods in Papakura. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 May 10:08 PM
Herald NOWLabour Leader Chris Hipkins reacts to Winston Peters ruling out working with himChris Hipkins speaks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge about Winston Peters ruling out working with him after the next election. Video / Herald NOWWatch26 May 07:51 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four yearsA new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.26 May 04:03 AM
New ZealandCouncil to landfill 190 tonnes of plastic waste as recycling market stallsThe council stockpiled the plastics in the hope that the markets would recover.25 May 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Council rates are the tax we love to hateOPINION: The only certainties in life are death and taxes – and both are expensive.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland golf course at centre of flood plan debate as decision looms'Why would you want to save the golf course when homes and businesses are being ruined?'24 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandWill she or won't she? Deputy coy on potential mayoral bid, but reveals timelineSpeculation began when Desley Simpson's son registered desleyformayor.co.nz last year.23 May 09:41 PM
New ZealandHow Rotorua's air pollution transformation defied expectationsOnce breathing NZ's worst winter air, the city has shed its 20-year-old 'polluted' label.23 May 06:00 PM
New ZealandStaffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending. 22 May 11:05 PM
New Zealand'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriersSteve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.22 May 04:27 AM
New ZealandBudget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roadsThe Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.22 May 04:09 AM
New Zealand'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps downHastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.22 May 02:28 AM
New ZealandCouncil's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projectsMore than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.21 May 09:02 PM
New Zealand'No longer feels like the organisation I loved': Napier council staff bristle at job-loss plan'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'21 May 08:08 AM
SportTwo controversial 'run it straight' events cancelled after safety backlashThe Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board opposed the event, citing safety risks.21 May 03:19 AM
New ZealandDead against it? Freedom camping at cemeteries set for a crackdownFreedom campers seeking a dead quiet sleep may have to look elsewhere.20 May 11:34 PM
New ZealandProtesters tell council to 'stop the spend' as they face 12% rates hikeAbout 250 people attended a rally in Tauranga on Sunday.20 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's track death: Transport bosses reject call to ban or slow trains after schoolFencing will be installed to deter people from entering the rail corridor.20 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandNapier councillor Richard McGrath running for mayor, says city is prioritising 'nice-to-haves''We do need balance, but I don’t think we have that right now.'20 May 12:41 AM
