New Zealand$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.08 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCredit ratings giant warns Govt rates cap will squeeze councils' financesAuckland Council already owes $14.6b, with $648m a year spent on interest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We don't need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our youngOPINION: Readers hot on the issue of Govt rejecting NZ's emission reduction targets.05 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldNational Guard can stay in DC for now, appeals court saysThe stay lets about 2300 National Guard members remain on the streets of Washington DC.04 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Goff: Why a rates cap isn’t the answerOPINION: The CRL deal left Aucklanders paying billions in costs other Kiwis don't face.04 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessPM Christopher Luxon speaks at the Deloitte Top 200 business awardsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke at the Deloitte Top 200 business awards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Dec 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Rate caps and the art of avoiding responsibilityOPINION: The Government’s policy to ban rate increases is a dumb idea.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Echo' of inflation: Council rates hikes reach historic highsThe Reserve Bank says the steep rises have kept interest rates higher for longer.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHow rate caps and mayor-only boards could reshape your councilRates rises would be capped at between 2% and 4% under the new plan.03 Dec 04:00 AM
WellingtonCapital's $3.8b tunnel project to won't be finished for ten years A timeline for the project was previously kept secret, but can now been revealed03 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandCaravan hurled over car as tornado leaves trail of damage at campgroundA shed housing live electrical switchboards was destroyed by the tornado.03 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandA blue view for the PM: Christopher Luxon visits Hawke’s Bay berry giantGourmet Blueberries employs about 100 staff year-round, doubling at harvest time.03 Dec 03:02 AM
WorldPavarotti’s widow hits out after tenor ‘ridiculed’ by mayor’s ice rink stuntWidow Nicoletta Mantovani says the festive rink 'ridicules' Pavarotti.02 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandA place in Napier for young people to hang out, that's been made by young peopleNapier’s youth will help shape a new hub in the heart of the city. 02 Dec 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialOpinion: Scandals, delays, dysfunction — NZ’s trust is wearing thin Opinion: The country is weary. The year ahead will show who’s serious about repair.02 Dec 03:56 PM
WellingtonWellington City Council admits waste of ratepayer money in badly managed contractsThe council doesn't know the extent of waste – the Local Govt Minister calls for action. 02 Dec 05:27 AM
New ZealandGisborne mayor backs rate cap but warns exemptions must be 'timely'From 2029, councils need a regulator sign-off to go above a 4% rate increase.02 Dec 03:50 AM
New ZealandCouncillor warns Akl ferries may be in firing line to meet Govt's proposed rates capA 2-4% rates cap could change what councils can afford to run.02 Dec 12:30 AM
New ZealandHipkins: Labour will reinstate pay equityLabour leader Chris Hipkins talks finance policy, GP loans and how the party will fund pay equity plans.Watch01 Dec 06:57 PM
New ZealandNapier's $6m revamp of its main shopping street starts in JanuaryAll sections of Emerson St will be excavated during the four phases of redevelopment.01 Dec 05:12 PM
WorldNativity scene row in Beziers as mayor challenges French secularism lawProtesters say the town hall nativity breaches France's 1905 secularism law.01 Dec 03:46 AM
Politics'Stop doing dumb stuff': Govt rubbishes concern rates cap will degrade public servicesCouncils wanting rate rises above the cap would need approval from a new regulator.01 Dec 02:46 AM
PoliticsPolitical update with Adam Pearse | Herald NowPolitical update with Adam Pearse | Herald Now Video / Herald NowWatch30 Nov 06:43 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done WellOfficials estimate water service infrastructure will cost $47.9 billion to 2034.30 Nov 04:00 PM
PoliticsChris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after conferenceChris Hipkins and Ayesha Verrall speak to media after delivering his conference speech. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 02:00 AM
PoliticsChris Hipkins delivers his speech at Labour conferenceLabour leader Chris Hipkins closed the Labour Party’s 2025 conference with a speech and policy announcement. Video / NZ HeraldWatch30 Nov 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-Allan: Good riddance to regional councillorsOPINION: One Waikato river clean-up plan has already cost ratepayers $23m.29 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand‘An ambitious and exciting step’: Tairāwhiti bid to manage $1.4b investmentA new community-owned entity would decide how the money is split and spent.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Behaviour has crossed the line’: Home security allowance for councillorsSome councillors will be able to access allowances of up to $5500 to improve security.28 Nov 02:02 AM
New ZealandMāori voice at risk under mayoral panel plan, says Horizons councillor'This has come from completely left field,' says Elijah Pue.27 Nov 11:47 PM
New ZealandTauranga residents told: Pay up to keep asphalt streetsCouncil to explore street self-funding option for areas opposed to chipseal resealing.27 Nov 11:14 PM
New Zealand'It's all in the details': Cat campaigner urges humane control of feral animalsFeral cats will now join possums, rats and stoats on the Predator Free 2050 list.27 Nov 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Patterson: Why Auckland needs a finer grained approach to growthPC120 could enable up to two million new homes across Auckland by 2054.27 Nov 05:00 PM
