New Zealand'Really improve things': Early off-ramp opening for Pāpāmoa commutersCouncillor Steve Morris says it will ease evening traffic bottlenecks.23 Jul 02:28 AM
New ZealandCouncillor accused of hate crime by woman in IsraelNandor Tānczos says he received a courtesy call from the Whakatāne Police.22 Jul 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?OPINION: Whanganui's council paid 40 people $500 to come up with a recommendation or two.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrepare for pyrotechnics: Fireworks business owner joins Hastings mayoralty raceDarrin Wilson's a car and furniture upholsterer, fireworks salesman and motorbike racer.22 Jul 02:44 AM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
AgribusinessKūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader saysPlans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandMackenzie mayor steps down as cancer worsens'Given the uncertainty surrounding my health, I cannot fully commit.'21 Jul 04:05 AM
New ZealandGisborne District Council does not back LGNZ campaign against rates-cappingGisborne residents face an average 9.95% rate increase this year.21 Jul 04:00 AM
Auckland'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.21 Jul 03:11 AM
New ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsNominations for the election closes in 11 days.21 Jul 02:56 AM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi town that's boiled water for 10 yearsKāeo marks 10 years under boil-water notice with no end in sight.20 Jul 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Auckland's roaming dog issue is spiralling out of controlSPCA stresses national investment needed for effective desexing.19 Jul 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why a new slave labour commissioner won't change anythingOPINION: Labour's anti-slavery bill misses the mark.18 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Experience, not noise': Diane Calvert joins Wellington mayoralty raceA few weeks ago, Calvert said she wouldn't run for mayor. She's changed her mind.18 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandPraise for restaurant's response after former deputy mayor dies at family dinnerHis family say he will leave a legacy of kindness, and he was surrounded by it to the end.18 Jul 07:18 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow Gisborne plans to engage youth voters in the local body electionsOver 40% of Gisborne residents are under 29, but they're under-represented.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'No tattoos, no spinach': Napier deputy mayor hailed as a 'Superhuman'Annette Brosnan has won top individual local government award but she's stepping down.18 Jul 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings'Times are tough and we must have a strong and supportive council there for its people.'18 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandSensors for real-time flood monitoring installed on Havelock North streamsResidents can access a dashboard for stream data, starting in September.18 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandHe's NZ's longest-serving councillor – and he's not done yetRotorua's Trevor Maxwell will go beyond 50 years as a councillor if re-elected.17 Jul 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Will it take someone to die?': 85yo's fears after home demolished by airborne carA former occupant says it's the third time the house has been hit by a car17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Towards a system that respects property rights – tidy tweaks or real change?OPINION: Freshwater reforms propose balancing environmental, social and economic factors.16 Jul 09:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local governmentTrish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Jul 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I managed four MIQ hotels during Covid, it was a shamblesMIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Tipping point to extinction': Orca expert fears marina fast-track applicationDr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow new speed limits are making Hastings schools saferThe changes are part of Hastings' early rollout of lower speed limits.16 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Member of public rams allegedly stolen vehicle in Gisborne"We strongly discourage people from taking matters into their own hands."16 Jul 03:00 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
WorldNew York city-run stores: Zohran Mamdani's plan for affordable food in detailThe mayoral candidate proposes city-run grocery stores in each of NYC's five boroughs.15 Jul 11:13 PM
