PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon maintains hopes of free trade deal with IndiaPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is sticking by his commitment to secure a free trade deal with India. VideoWatch10 Mar 05:06 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll resultsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon is questioned on recent poll results. Video / Mark MitchellWatch10 Mar 04:19 AM
New ZealandWairoa council’s outgoing CEO praised as interim leader steps in'He will still be in our community and we are looking forward to working with him.'09 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia as Labour makes Kiwis promises | NZ Herald News UpdateEx-cyclone Alfred touches down in Australia, being downgraded. Chris Hipkins delivered his State Of The Nation address yesterday. Video / NZ HeraldWatch07 Mar 08:04 PM
New ZealandOut with the scraps? Council could ditch food scraps serviceCouncillors will decide its fate at an extraordinary meeting on Monday evening.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy tree removal in Greerton has left locals feeling uprooted“I feel really, really sad. It’s taken character away."07 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandCouncillor on 8am hedge trimmer errand caught drink-driving for fourth timeAnna Park was drunk at the wheel at 8am.07 Mar 03:39 AM
New ZealandFlaxmere gym to close amid Hastings Council budget cuts A petition with 137 signatures urges the council to keep the gym open.06 Mar 11:34 PM
Kahu‘Rich man’s game’: Filipaina rules out Auckland mayoral bidFilipaina urges more Māori and Pasifika involvement in local politics.06 Mar 07:31 PM
New ZealandShould the night market move? And who should pay more for the new sewerage scheme?What the council wants public feedback on this year.06 Mar 04:01 PM
New ZealandConflicting views on $225m water storage project in Hawke’s BayBay leaders, including Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber, are in favour of the dam study.06 Mar 03:55 AM
New ZealandMan seen on CCTV footage holding weapon in Hamilton CBDCouncil CCTV operators reported the man to police.05 Mar 11:50 PM
New Zealand‘Very gutless’: Fury as daycare evicted after 44 yearsThe centre has 10 months to find a new home to avoid permanent closure.05 Mar 10:39 PM
New ZealandHamilton city councillor resigns just months before electionHe was first elected as a councillor in the 2021 byelection.05 Mar 02:33 AM
New Zealand‘Short-sighted’: Mayor criticises gap in Govt’s four-year term proposal'Over the last few years, the flip-flopping of policy direction has cost our communities.'05 Mar 12:29 AM
New Zealand‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Inappropriate’ symbol: Swastika pendant removed at festivalOrganisers said it went against the festival's kaupapa of inclusivity.03 Mar 06:00 PM
New ZealandFlood spillway in Wairoa: Save the drama for Shortland St, wāhine who is set to lose land says'There was so much water. We are glad to have the opportunity to relocate.'02 Mar 11:53 PM
New ZealandFizzy fury: Call to ban sugary drinks from sports stadiumsDental Association says the “severity of the issue” of tooth decay in youth is alarming.01 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFrom one council role to another: ‘Now I get to do the action stuff’Tony Robinson resigns, no byelection as less than a year left in the term.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMayoral races heat up: Can Whanau and Brown get a second term?First-term mayors in our biggest cities have all confirmed they're up for round two.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHastings Civic Square revamp to cost close to $1mNew pavers will feature designs by tribal artists, celebrating Hastings' diversity.27 Feb 12:30 AM
New ZealandSewerage scheme funding ‘feels like an open chequebook’ - former Fonterra chairmanThe Tarawera Reticulation Scheme could cost residents $38,000 to $41,700.26 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandMarine precinct sale could cause ‘irreversible harm’, court toldTauranga City Council says it is not obliged to provide facilities for working boats.26 Feb 05:24 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBayswater Marina wants 156-boat drystack plans non-notifiedAuckland Council is yet to decide if plans for the new building should be notified.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow smart water meters uncovered unseen leaks in HastingsThe meters helped identify undetected leaks under houses and streets.26 Feb 12:10 AM
New ZealandArrested protesters not charged as police remain at worksiteIt comes as an iwi group makes a last-minute legal move to stop the works.24 Feb 10:01 PM
New ZealandLast stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealedContractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.24 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandMayoral challenge? Desley Simpson testing Wayne Brown’s patience, insiders saySimpson says she's not interested in intrigue by alleged insiders.24 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer Auckland Council inspector sentenced to home detention for $35k briberyA former building inspector received 11 months' home detention for bribery.24 Feb 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCecilia Robinson: Why Wayne Brown should step aside for Auckland’s futureOPINION: Brown, 78, has tackled Auckland's financial challenges effectively.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Back me to finish the job': Wayne Brown announces re-election bid for Auckland MayorLet me finish the job: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown announces plans for a second term19 Feb 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil assets could be discounted for housing entityThe public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.18 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandAI tool used to help with Gisborne’s woody debris problemGDC has used AI to help get on top of the woody debris issue impacting Tairāwhiti.18 Feb 01:29 AM