New Zealand'Growing fast': Green light for project set to unlock 3000 homes, supermarketThe project aims to unlock land for up to 3000 homes and a new supermarket in Whangārei.13 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Big deal': Hopes for change as city adopts first accessibility policyAbout 25% of Rotorua’s population, roughly 20,000 people, have disabilities.12 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Really shabby': Deputy mayor decries state of premier parkThe council's boss says Pukenamu Queen's Park should not become a 'bollard farm'.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'She died in my arms': Dog's death sparks road safety campaignSurf instructor wants the speed limit on a coastal road reduced to 30km/h.11 Apr 01:16 AM
New Zealand‘Unfair’: Mount businesses struggle with proposed street dining feesBusinesses say the plan is 'flawed' and 'bizarre' at a time when eateries are hard-hit.11 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandChopper crackdown? Why it could get harder to build a helipad on Waiheke IslandNoise impacts on Māori heritage sites will be considered in helipad assessments.10 Apr 06:43 AM
New Zealand'We churn out athletes': Push for indoor sports hub to support Tairāwhiti athletesThe facility may be built opposite Gisborne's Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub building.10 Apr 04:59 AM
New ZealandPolice investigating after Gisborne family cat reportedly shot deadTicker was found at his Valley Rd home with what looked like bullet entry and exit wounds.10 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandMayor says he doesn't want marine precinct sold - then votes in favourTauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale opposed the sale but still supported fighting the review.10 Apr 02:55 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown questions why Cabinet ministers get limos but he doesn't after driving offenceWayne Brown has not heard from the police about the video call on his phone.10 Apr 02:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Wellington bus caught driving into oncoming trafficAs the bus neared a queue of traffic, it crossed the centre line into the path of a car.09 Apr 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Atrocious': Alder slams attendance records of some councillorsAverage attendances range from 67% to 100%; genuine reasons but other excuses criticised09 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuTeen's 160km hīkoi backing Māori wards referendumJack Karetai-Barrett's inviting others to join the walk, aiming to raise awareness.08 Apr 11:27 PM
New ZealandConcept for new $20m regional park in Hawke's Bay revealed after 'challenges'The park would be developed on Lagoon Farm, under an airport flight path.08 Apr 04:07 AM
New ZealandKaipara lifts water restrictions after steady rain boosts supplyA 22km pipeline will help Dargaville's water supply but not until the end of 2026.08 Apr 03:30 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little ‘actively considering’ Wellington mayoralty bidThe former Labour leader says the city needs a change.08 Apr 02:32 AM
New ZealandWaipukurau housing project on track, mayor worries plans don’t reflect identityThe project aims to build 950 homes on 50ha over 20 years.08 Apr 01:28 AM
New ZealandOn The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil’s debt ceiling raised Tauranga's borrowing limit has been increased to 3.5 times annual revenue.07 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua public feedback sought on draft annual plan, water service optionsPublic can provide input until May 5 on the council's new feedback website.04 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandOffal dumped in river could be what’s left of A&P Society’s stolen sheep'While we can’t say for certain ... its close proximity raises serious concerns.'04 Apr 12:54 AM
New ZealandCyclone victim estimates land value dropped $1m - yet rates bill the same'The land is worth around $300,000 to $400,000, if that, and they are rating us on $1.4m.'03 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCalls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.03 Apr 03:43 AM
New ZealandHow a midlife volunteer found purpose in Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence'I thought maybe I could get involved ... maybe I could be of some use.'03 Apr 12:13 AM
New ZealandStrokes of inspiration? Mayors Mahé and James hit the waterHouseholds could save up to $5000 if councils collaborate on water services.02 Apr 04:03 PM
New ZealandSpeed bumps or no speed bumps? Why not both? $500k for bizarre pedestrian crossing planSpeed bumps will only be included on one side of the crossing. 02 Apr 01:00 AM
SportWatch: Eden Park unveils upgrade plans after winning stadium debateEden Park plans a three-stage upgrade to boost global event hosting.02 Apr 12:30 AM
New Zealand‘Island in the wilderness’: Proposed boundary shift sparks concernResidents say the proposed boundaries ignore local geographic ties.01 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandLegal bid to halt sewerage pipe works fails in Environment CourtThe decision comes less than two weeks since an urgent hearing.01 Apr 06:39 AM
New ZealandNapier Mayor outlines her vision for savings: ‘It all comes at a cost’The Civic Precinct project will house the library and governance facilities.01 Apr 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘No fluke’: Proposed rates rise far below forecastIt has taken 'a lot of hard work' to get there.30 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFuture of Raetihi recycling facility left in limboResidents must wait six weeks for a recycling station decision.30 Mar 02:01 AM
New ZealandMyanmar deadly earthquake, health sector woes, Australian election begins | NZ Herald News UpdateA devastating earthquake shook Myanmar and surrounding countries late last night. The NZ health sector continues to struggle, Israel continues bombing Israel despite ceasefire.Watch28 Mar 07:54 PM
