PoliticsLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale calls for a review of local government sectorLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor calls for a review of local government sector. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Jul 08:14 PM
New ZealandNo arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier homeThe house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.15 Jul 01:43 AM
Auckland‘Disheartening’: Vandalism acts costing ratepayers thousandsMultiple sports fields and walking tracks have been torn up by cars and quad bikes.15 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne councillor Colin Alder considers another run for mayorNominations for the election close at noon on August 1.14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandCity to Farm - how leftovers are giving back to the landClassrooms, care homes, cafes and countryside collaboration turning waste into a resource.14 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” RallyActing PM David Seymour speaks to the media following ACT Party flagship annual event, the “Free & Equal” Rally. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jul 03:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAuckland'Fix the cracks': Auckland man claims home damaged by roadworks vibrationsAT is conducting vibration tests after complaints about noise and shaking.12 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandPorirua Mayor condemns 'disgraceful' sex rumour email attack on Tory WhanauTory Whanau called the claims a 'malicious and sexist rumour'.11 Jul 10:01 PM
New ZealandGreen light for fires on Napier beaches after council quietly revokes bylawIt's open season for some winter marshmallow toasting.11 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne's Grey St protests ongoing one year on as review loomsA review of the effects of changes on the street is due in October, before any decisions.11 Jul 05:00 PM
PropertyWatch: 'My raging backyard river' - North Shore homeowner fears stormwater torrent'Land eroding, health and safety of young kids has been at risk for the last three years'.11 Jul 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonWellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung spread sex, drugs gossip about Tory WhanauRay Chung's email detailed 'tempestuous' fling Mayor Tory Whanau categorically denies.10 Jul 06:07 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: The case for abolishing regional councils in NZOPINION: Japan has 13 zones, while NZ has more than 1000, adding complexity and cost.10 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Stop this madness': Police promise crackdown on illegal dirt bikersSeveral parks and reserves have been vandalised in recent weeks.10 Jul 03:52 AM
New ZealandNorthland mayor weighs second term amid calls to enter ParliamentMoko Tepania was 31 when he was elected Northland’s youngest mayor in 2022.10 Jul 02:43 AM
New Zealand'Morally bankrupt': Expert slams proposal to end climate buy-outs'You are on your own': Phasing out support for climate adaptation slammed.09 Jul 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAucklandMayor learned of billionaires' arena project collapse while holidaying in FijiWayne Brown was in Fiji when the Auckland Arena backers withdrew.09 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Very efficient': Fine-sweeper car snaps more than 5000 parking violations in five monthsThe vehicle, costing $73,000, was funded from parking income.09 Jul 02:05 AM
New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay Mayor seeks fourth term amid election challengeShe faces CHB farmer and resident Will Foley in the October elections.08 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNew sculpture for Tauranga: Artist chosen for bold six-figure CBD artworkPaul Darragh's piece comes after 7m steel sculpture installed in Red Square last year.08 Jul 06:00 PM
AucklandAT's six-figure spend on public figures to create social media content under fireAT spent $147,765 on social media influencer campaigns in the year to May 2025. 08 Jul 03:31 AM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday. 08 Jul 01:43 AM
KahuCouncil reviewing court ruling on Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei dominance at WesthavenThe court affirmed Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei's dominance at Westhaven over 18 other iwi.07 Jul 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCostly vacancy: $2.2m bill for early end to Labour's Three Waters leaseDIA's Sale St office housed the Three Waters programme until March 2024.07 Jul 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionCraig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreationOPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil reform: The Wayne Brown way has arrivedAuckland Council has a new development office and has taken direct control of planning.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBid for inquiry into Ōhinemutu sewage spills failsA cracked pipe last month led to sewage spilling into a geothermal pond in Ruapeka Bay.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFlaxmere Woolworths site work begins, supermarket built by mid-2026A big chain is coming to compete with the independent Flaxmere Supermarket.05 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandNoisy nights, potholes and damaged tyres: Rural community shares concerns over trucks on roadA petition from residents highlights noise from 1.30am, speeding trucks and road damage.05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councilsNews of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil mistakenly sends one ratepayer's bill to up to 1000 people'I’d urge anyone who received it to protect the person’s privacy.'04 Jul 04:25 AM
Construction'A substantial breach': Builder's work under scrutiny after installing leaky gazeboThe builder argued there were defects with the gazebo design but the tribunal disagreed.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandClaims councillor breached code of conduct by saying Napier had 'ignored its core infrastructure' projectsDeputy mayor claims Richard McGrath and other mayoral candidates are breaching the code.03 Jul 08:11 PM
