PremiumPremiumOpinionGary Gotlieb: Helipads, boatsheds and NZ's unfair resource consent systemOPINION: The RMA process makes it easier for wealthy applicants to get consent.04 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLego master and ex-Green MP among candidates for Gisborne councilVoting opens September 9 and closes midday on October 11.04 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionSarah Sinclair: From planning to reality – the urgent path for NZ infrastructureWe need to make asset maintenance as sexy – if not sexier – than the big new projects.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Relentless rates and projects push Wellington off trackWellington must axe poor-value spending. Every dollar spent must deliver public value.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLuke Pierson: Why Wellington's council must learn to listenVision for Wellington is an attempt to help the city find its rhythm again.04 Aug 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure reportPanel offers long-term vision for Wellington's infrastructure challengesBusiness leaders reflect on a vision for Wellington's future04 Aug 04:59 PM
New ZealandOperator of troubled Kāeo water scheme trespassed from plantThe operator was trespassed from Kāeo’s treatment plant over unpaid rent.04 Aug 02:44 AM
New ZealandCouncil defers water agreement with iwi until after electionsThe trust board says the decision shows a double standard on consultation.03 Aug 06:18 AM
New ZealandLocal elections see candidate shortage as voter turnout concerns growCandidate shortages may decrease already low voter turnout in local elections.03 Aug 05:03 AM
WorldVictoria to enshrine work-from-home rights in landmark law changeThe Australian state plans to make working from home a legal right, not a request.03 Aug 03:10 AM
LifestyleWhat's next for Tory Whanau?Wellington's departing mayor reveals her regrets, romantic dreams and her next chapter.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandUS envoy arrives in Middle East, job layoffs at Weta | NZ Herald news update: August 2, 2025A US special envoy has arrived in Gaza in hopes to mediate some peace. Turmoil offer Trump's tariffs continues. Job layoffs at Weta Workshop in Wellington. PM is in Christchurch.Watch01 Aug 08:07 PM
AnalysisBernard Orsman'Exceptionally good': Wayne Brown's team targets council seatsANALYSIS: Twelve candidates are running for the mayoralty, down from 23 in 2022.01 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato Regional councillor only candidate for $63k jobThere were 32 nominations received for 14 Waikato Regional Council seats.01 Aug 05:00 PM
Construction$100m timber development for K-Rd wins consent Plans for the 11-storey building were previously rejected by the Environment Court. 01 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonA councillor in Fiji, another in hospital, and Wayne Brown's 'inappropriate' jokeOpinion: Council attendance, bargaining for the city, elections, Panmure and the St James.01 Aug 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Out of Auckland every chance he can get’: Rival hits out at mayor in attendance spatMayor Wayne Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.31 Jul 11:00 PM
PoliticsFormer National MP Jami-Lee Ross bids for political comebackJami-Lee Ross is running for Howick's local board in upcoming elections.31 Jul 10:35 PM
New ZealandCan Rotorua hit 'ambitious' voter turnout target?Rotorua aims for 50% voter turnout in October’s local election.31 Jul 09:36 PM
New Zealand'Just not good enough': Wayne Brown lashes out at councillors for meeting no-showsMayor Brown criticised councillors for missing in-person meetings.31 Jul 04:46 AM
New ZealandWhy Napier is expanding CCTV coverage to combat night-time crimeCrime in the city increased by 12% in the past two years.31 Jul 04:21 AM
New ZealandMayor backs demand for urgent fix for corroding lake wall The $11m Ōhau channel diversion wall was built in 2008 to protect Lake Rotoiti.30 Jul 06:54 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housingChris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'People over politics': Candidate's vision for Gisborne's futureShe co-owned a lifestyle store in Hong Kong, bringing in items from all over the world.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Wairoa chose to go solo on its water servicesWairoa will manage water through a local council-controlled organisation.30 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why cancelling regional councils would be a very bad ideaOPINION: Imagine what would happen if regional councils were no more.29 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimePrivate prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegationsChristopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.29 Jul 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonBar’s licence suspended over chalkboard promoting 2-for-1 drinksThe council argued it was a criminal offence to advertise the discounted drinks publicly.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
