New ZealandMost council hopefuls back strong Māori role in resource protection - survey'The role of mana whenua and decision making came through really strongly.'23 Sep 09:19 PM
OpinionCould this be the solution to low voter turnout at local elections?Voter turnout in local elections has slumped to around 40% nationwide.23 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandWhat the candidates say will decide Wairoa’s future after years of stormsFour candidates are vying for the mayoralty as Wairoa heads to the polls.23 Sep 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘Massive room for improvement’: Gisborne mayoral candidates on workshop transparencyThe Ombudsman says workshops should still be advertised even if closed.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig plans, long wait: McLean Park upgrades years away despite safety rulesNapier City Council has set aside $1m for upgrades but no start date is set.23 Sep 12:25 AM
New ZealandHow the Lakeland Queen inspired Robert Lee to run for Rotorua mayorRobert Lee runs for Rotorua mayor, citing transparency, rates caps, and oversight.22 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandMurray-Benge aims to scrap regional council if elected mayorHer goals also include cutting SmartGrowth and Priority One to curb council costs.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsPolitics preview: Will NZ recognise Palestine as an independent state?Foreign Minister Winston Peters is on his way to New York, for what commentators say will be a defining week for the United Nations, Adam Pearse reports. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 10:03 PM
New ZealandHerald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss GDP shock and moreHerald NOW: Rawdon Christie and Trish Sherson discuss the recent GDP shock and more on this mornings news panel. Video / NZ HeraldWatch21 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandA new cycleway and a kiwifruit traffic solution on Dally's agenda if electedGrant Dally wants a Te Puke to Tauranga cycleway if funding can be secured.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe Front Page: Who's keeping watch when local news disappears?As papers close, councils face less scrutiny and communities lose their voice.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Tania Tapsell wants the top job again in RotoruaShe is seeking re-election as mayor in October's local elections.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'My children are cold': Council ordered family to switch noisy heat pump off at nightAfter being issued an abatement notice, the family turned to the Environment Court.21 Sep 05:00 AM
Wellington'It needs to be pulled down': Neighbours welcome demolition of abandoned homePolice have warned the property attracted crime and potential squatters.20 Sep 03:35 AM
New Zealand20-minute free parking approved for Tauranga city centre and fringe zonesMayor Mahé Drysdale says the move aims to support struggling city retailers.19 Sep 01:52 AM
New Zealand'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
New Zealand'Bottom line': Regional deal must benefit Western Bay, says mayorDenyer backs a Katikati bypass, a project locals have sought for more than 100 years.18 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Just another kick in the guts': Nelson mayor on Proper Crisps closure planProduction may shift to Griffin’s Wiri site from late 2027 into early 2028.18 Sep 06:42 AM
KahuPhil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voiceIt is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.17 Sep 11:00 PM
New ZealandReforming council culture the focus for mayoral candidate Suaree BorellShe says council culture must shift to make 'impactful decisions'.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Why separate seats could weaken the Māori influence they aim to protectOPINION: Rotorua's Māori councillor numbers fell after wards were introduced.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNudism, spies and 'tingle rays': Meet the candidate who has stood in every race since 1969Tubby Hansen, 80, has thrown his hat in the ring once again.17 Sep 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Struggling': The small town where rates debt doubled in just one yearIndebted homeowners owed an average of $1244 to the council.16 Sep 10:53 PM
New ZealandWatch: Risque council dance moves become TikTok hitThe TikTok clip has racked up more than 133,000 views in just days.16 Sep 09:11 PM
New ZealandPrimary teachers plan October walkoutThe rejected offer included pay rises of 2.7% to 4.6%.16 Sep 05:59 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful Rodney Joyce wants Ōmokoroa school in regional dealHe says finding a new chief executive will be the new council’s first key task.16 Sep 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Lessons need to be learned from Māori ward blunder OPINION: One candidate said the omission felt 'like a bit of a kick in the guts'.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PoliticsHow coalition MPs plan to vote on their Māori wardsHow do some coalition MPs plan to vote on the Māori ward referendum? 16 Sep 04:59 AM
New ZealandA 260% population surge: How Queenstown is planning for 9300 new homesThe population in the area has surged in recent years. 16 Sep 12:20 AM
New Zealand'Impacted for life': 79yo badly injured man among dog attack victimsDetails revealed as new figures show more than 100 people attacked.15 Sep 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaverCouncils push for KiwiSaver contributions but Govt shuts doorCouncillors are classed as contractors, so miss out on KiwiSaver top-ups.15 Sep 08:00 PM
Auckland'Democratic voice denied': Claims rural Aucklanders 'misled' after shock rates jumpSome rural households were hit with rates hikes of more than 20% this year.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandJamaine Ross says 'Don't Vote For Me' at local body electionsThe Waitākere Ranges Local Board candidate standing for a bet.Watch15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDon Thwaites pledges to sell council HQ if elected Western Bay mayorHe says two new offices in Ōmokoroa and Te Puke would be cheaper.15 Sep 05:00 PM
