New Zealand'Kamikaze killing mode': More than 30 sheep killed by roaming dogsIt's in a dog's DNA to kill says a farmer left with 16 dead stock.29 Aug 06:00 AM
New ZealandWaipā welcomes new chief executive Stephanie O'Sullivan amid major council decisionsIt's been a busy start to the job for the new Waipa District Council CEO.29 Aug 03:11 AM
Letters to the EditorOpinion: Gisborne letters on wastewater fix, damaged road, beneficiary controlOPINION: Our readers write in on a range of issues, including free speech.28 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor's message to keyboard warriors: Come for a cuppaThe Gisborne Mayor commends Nicola Willis' call to challenge online trolls and abuse.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebukeOPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'28 Aug 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters on ward decision, forestry prosecutions, costs of greeneryOPINION: Readers write on Māori wards, forestry prosecution costs, green energy issues.27 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsGoldsmith does things at pace, official tells Waitangi Tribunal hearing into foreshore and seabed decisionIwi complain about 'injustice' of three-week consultation on law change.27 Aug 08:44 AM
New Zealand'Only option': Council sells property to recover ratesThe council said it is the first time in almost 20 years it has had to resort this action.27 Aug 02:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Flawed': $1m pool set aside for thousands of Hawke's Bay residents, but only if they ask for itNeil Kirton said he would advocate for council to send letters to all affected ratepayers.26 Aug 08:57 PM
New ZealandStrength in numbers: Mayor calls for council collaboration'We need to make our shadow look bigger than we are.'26 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeonie Hapeta: Why I voted against Palmy having a Māori wardOpinion: "Māori should not be treated differently to anyone else." - Hapeta26 Aug 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Luxon's stark message for councils to rein in spending comes at the right timeOPINION: The PM didn't mince his words when telling councils to watch their spending.25 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsChanges to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals BillInfrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Resources Minister Shane Jones set out changes to the government’s Fast-Track Approvals Bill Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Aug 02:11 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: The PM's right - our mayors and councils are hopelessly out of touchOPINION: Luxon knew he was picking a fight he was odds-on to win.24 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandHome owner has good excuse for not paying $317,000 rate debt on South Auckland home - he's deadNo rates repayments have been made on the property since March 2005 - nearly 20 years.24 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayors felt 'like naughty kids' during PM's speech'I think he was throwing a blanket over all of local government.'23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSewage trucked away from hundreds of Auckland homes with no proper connectionSummer is potentially going to be really smelly, one homeowner says.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteven JoyceSteven Joyce: Long-term central and local govt partnerships key to getting infrastructure builtOPINION: Building assets with lives of 30 years is tough when political lives are three.23 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: Luxon's message to councils and banks was merciless, but great politicsOPINION: Luxon did not bother to sugarcoat it.23 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga City Council to consider fluoridation directiveTauranga’s new council must decide if work to fluoridate the city’s water should continue.23 Aug 07:54 AM
KahuThames-Coromandel reaffirms Māori wards support'Supporting the establishment of a Māori ward or wards takes nothing away from Pākehā.'23 Aug 03:55 AM
Politics‘Cheap and petty politics’: Hipkins takes aim at PM over local govt commentsLocal leaders gathered in Wellington for the Local Government New Zealand conference.23 Aug 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Good shot': Could this region get the first Govt deal?Neighbouring councils are 'ready to go' on a proposal.23 Aug 02:34 AM
New ZealandHow Whanganui & Partners shapes up in its new era'For our own professionalism and self-worth, it’s about delivering great results.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLimited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basicsLuxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.22 Aug 06:02 AM
New Zealand'Historic shift for NZ': First regional deal will be finalised by next year'We will only finalise deals with regions that are focused on the basics' - Simeon Brown.21 Aug 09:46 PM
New ZealandCouncillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHuge water leak delivers perfect backdrop for PM's sharp warning to councilsTory Whanau has accused Christopher Luxon of punching down in his speech to mayors.21 Aug 07:55 AM
New Zealand'Stuff off you pathetic little troll': Nicola Willis hits back at abuse, threatsThere is fear a normalised 'toxic environment' will impact female representation.21 Aug 06:19 AM
PoliticsLuxon tells councils he wants ratepayers’ funding used appropriatelyAs councils hike rates ever higher, the PM has told them to tighten their belts.21 Aug 03:46 AM
KahuLocal councils to vote on challenge to Māori ward polling ruleFNDC Mayor Moko Tepania will support a challenge to a rule around Māori ward polling.20 Aug 08:52 PM
New Zealand'Punitive': Congestion fees would punish struggling families - councillorA Rotorua councillor says the solution to traffic gridlock is something else entirely.20 Aug 07:04 PM
PoliticsLuxon to ask councils to cut their own cloth before asking Govt for handoutsAs councils hike rates ever higher, the PM will tell them to tighten their belts.20 Aug 05:00 PM
