New ZealandFirst official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."25 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one diesCosts to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.24 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Creeping costs' at Sarjeant redevelopmentIt will be open to the public by the end of this year.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Relentless, brutal but meaningful': Tory Whanau reflects on mayoralty and MP rumoursA candid interview with the Herald after news of the failed Reading Cinema deal.24 Apr 07:08 AM
New ZealandTauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates riseThe confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.24 Apr 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to homeOPINION: 'Public life has cost me two marriages. I was not willing to risk a third.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJudith LacyJudith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friendOPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.23 Apr 04:40 AM
New ZealandWhangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics sayIn defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.23 Apr 02:00 AM
KahuFar North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changesFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.22 Apr 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decisionCouncil claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.22 Apr 07:26 PM
New ZealandPensioner housing unit sale outragePensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns.Watch21 Apr 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialSimeon Brown was right to hold the line with Tauranga commissionOPINION: We look forward to seeing democracy return to Tauranga.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in MaungatapereThe Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.21 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand"Actual real difference we’re making': Jobs taskforce hits targetThe rate of Whanganui people not in employment, education, or training is high.20 Apr 11:41 PM
New Zealand'We have a responsibility': Petition for Gaza ceasefire'A whole lot of quiet voices speaking at once makes a noise.'19 Apr 04:19 AM
New ZealandRisk v reward: New hotel could offset rates'If it does stack up, we would be fools not to progress it.'19 Apr 03:58 AM
New ZealandMinister rules out hybrid council, Crown observer'Tauranga’s success is critically important to New Zealand’s success.'19 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandWaipā's 2024 Tuia mentee 'no stranger to leadership', mayor saysTane Aruka Te Aho has been selected for this year's Tuia Leadership Programme.19 Apr 12:32 AM
New Zealand'Sacrificial lambs': Fire engineering expertise takes hit in latest job cutsThe MBIE is considering axing one of only two senior fire engineers in the country.19 Apr 12:23 AM
New ZealandCallouts for dog attacks on other animals going upRoaming dogs responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year.19 Apr 12:05 AM
New ZealandPaws-itively amazing career in animal servicesBetty Hall was once told by a teacher she would never get a job after finishing school.18 Apr 10:46 PM
New ZealandWhat are Waikato councils proposing in their LTPs?Councils across New Zealand started their Long Term Plan discussions.18 Apr 06:30 PM
New ZealandOlympian Mahé Drysdale weighs joining election race: 'There’s opportunity there'The grandson of Sir Bob Owens already has a family member in the race.18 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandWellington's controversial heritage flats could be bowled for student accommodationThe eyesore building has sat empty since 2012 and could finally get a new lease on life.18 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake-prone buildings a continuing issue for councilsChanges to remediation deadlines will not solve issues for all councils.18 Apr 04:10 AM
CricketFirst-class cricket could be pulling up stumps at world-famous venue$16.3 million is needed to replace the earthquake-prone pavilion.18 Apr 02:01 AM
KahuCouncillors block axing of community programmesAuckland Councillors dig in over Brown's community programme cuts.17 Apr 08:22 PM
New Zealand'Truly disturbing': Ex-mayor slams commission’s request to Simeon Brown for hybrid council'There is genuine concern that history may repeat itself' - report.17 Apr 05:03 PM
New ZealandAt least $14k then, up to $88k now: Lake locals furious at 'horrendous blowout'About 200 people went to a council-community hui to learn why.17 Apr 06:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil silent since cemetery dispute with grieving familiesFamilies were previously told they needed to clear tributes from the cemetery's lawns.17 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil 'missing link' in reserve project'It's a beautiful area and it has historic significance.'17 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandŌmokoroa Community Board resignation sparks byelectionA byelection was needed as it was more than 12 months before the next local body election.17 Apr 01:03 AM
New ZealandSport NZ making a splash as leading regional rate planned to be cutNorthland Regional Council wants to cut the rate which helped fund key sports projects.17 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor Nobby Clark subject to code of conduct complaintThe mayor used racially charged language when he appeared on a satirical news show.16 Apr 05:54 AM
