New ZealandMayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'25 May 04:45 PM
New ZealandWellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget errorUpper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.24 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: leadership duplication; roads a mess; we must reduce emissionsOur readers write about issues that matter to them.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount MaunganuiCommissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.23 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandElection hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.22 May 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Unaffordable': Hamilton mayor responds to public feedback on draft LTP, 19.9% rates hikesDevelopers say increased contributions could force them to build elsewhere.22 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandGrounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'21 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandInner-city flower baskets hanging by a thread'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hikeResidents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Greens call for action on GazaCo-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch19 May 06:58 AM
New ZealandWatch: Greens call for unityCo-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on working together to tackle the climate crisis. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch19 May 06:54 AM
New Zealand'Tidal flow' lane considered for Turret Rd traffic chokepointCouncil commissioners will decide on Monday whether to go ahead with improvements.19 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale confirms bid for Tauranga's mayoraltyDrysdale will be going up against uncle Doug Owens for the role.18 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandSarjeant trust chair 'flabbergasted' by proposed funding cut'There are going to be severe repercussions, quite frankly.'17 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor calls for better Nema commsMayor Rehette Stoltz sees further improvements needed with Nema response.16 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeekly rates and water now $100 for average household in Auckland Council's 10-year BudgetDoing nothing is changing nothing, says Independent Maori Statutory Board member.16 May 06:08 AM
New ZealandWastewater flows into Hamilton stream after pump station failureThe council has asked people to keep themselves and their pets from entering the waterway.16 May 02:10 AM
New ZealandCouncillor quit after being queried about regular absencesHamilton councillors have been queried about their attendance.16 May 01:44 AM
New ZealandCouncil receives 370 submissions on Long-Term PlanIndividuals and groups made submissions on plans for the coming 10 years.16 May 12:25 AM
KahuFears Auckland local board funding shake-up will hurt ‘poorest of community’South Auckland local boards say they will miss out under new funding model.15 May 06:37 PM
New ZealandQuick removal of slash can prevent Gisborne from being 'munted', residents saySubmitters to Gisborne District Council want slash removed as it builds up.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRollout of crates for recycling service beginsAbout 17,000 households will have crates delivered over the next five weeks.15 May 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhereGabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.15 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandNew members to oversee council's commercial interestsThe move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.14 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandNominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat openThe byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.13 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandReactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinionsRatepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandMayor asks for further cost savings as LTP draws in 3000 submissionsHamilton's rates rises have drawn in a flood of feedback from the community.13 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speedsNews snippets from the Far North.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Caught out': Councillor's surprise at 500 per cent hikes for small number of ratepayers'We need to look long and hard at our cost structures and what we can do to help.'13 May 12:13 AM
