New ZealandPort seeks long-term consent to dredge basinIt would return the depth of the port basin to historical levels.17 Mar 01:50 AM
New ZealandCouncillors remain set on increasing pensioner unit rentA rent increase of $20+ a week is back on the cards.16 Mar 05:48 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Expensive flop': $75k in public funding for app downloaded 2200 timesAuthorities say the ratepayer-funded project is worthwhile and feedback has been good.12 Mar 04:02 PM
New Zealand'A huge struggle': Big rates increase on the cards for RangitīkeiRoading is a big cost for the district.12 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Dramatic' rates rises needed to balance Hamilton's booksRates could increase by an average of 19.9 per cent in the 2024/25 financial year.12 Mar 04:30 AM
New ZealandHamilton City Council rejigs committee roles againFormer minister and Geoff Taylor join committees, deputy mayor appointed to new role.11 Mar 07:00 PM
New ZealandTrucking company chasing former mayor Stan Semenoff for unpaid debtThe Multispares claim was advertised last week in the NZ Gazette.10 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland project to unlock land for up to 3000 housesThe roading project is about planning for the future, says one Whangarei councillor.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington Water fails to meet performance targetsIt aimed to resolve drinking water callouts within five days, but averaged 56.10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatercare ends contract with Waikato District CouncilWatercare has operated the district water, wastewater and stormwater services since 2019.10 Mar 12:18 AM
New ZealandDeath, evacuations and gunfire: Inside Tenby Powell's warzone mission'You wander around the grave sites wondering how people can do this to other people.'09 Mar 03:50 PM
New ZealandWhy Palmerston North deserves betterOPINION: Palmerston North is a pocket engine room of the wider national economy.08 Mar 04:59 AM
New Zealand‘Farterton’ returns: Carterton’s poo ponds cause nasty stenchA bad smell is once again wafting from Carterton’s wastewater treatment plant.08 Mar 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPothole fixes and four-lane expressway coming - but local roads need hundreds of millionsCouncils still need hundreds of millions to rebuild our cyclone-devastated roads.08 Mar 12:36 AM
New ZealandNew planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed offDensity standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.08 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport rolling out cheaper raised pedestrian crossingsPre-cast units can be installed in one night, rather than over several days.07 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'07 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandIt's not glamorous but sewer and wastewater project still gets a formal blessingThe sewer main work is intended to future-proof for Taupō's growing population.07 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Perfect sense': $147m hotel and conference centre poised for CBDThe council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.04 Mar 09:30 PM
New Zealand200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'03 Mar 06:17 PM
KahuOpinion: Do the Treaty principles really give Māori too much power – or not enough?OPINION: We have heard a lot about the Treaty 'principles' since last year’s election.02 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandLove it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema dealCouncillors can finally speak openly about the deal that has been kept secret for months.01 Mar 04:22 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Newshub's collapse and shifting into a PR democracy of distrustOPINION: There’s also a likely big winner from the demise of Newshub.01 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandStricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court rulingThe Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.01 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandCommunity leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licenceA liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.29 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuWhanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'29 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandPot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successfulIt comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.28 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandŌhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawalNgāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.28 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandFailed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealedBut those behind it are considering trying again.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the tableCouncil may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.28 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandRepresentative Groups – are they worth it?OPINION: Kinloch Group member Pat Kane says the group would add value to the community.27 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continueNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPaula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoraltyWayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30mAuditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.25 Feb 04:00 PM
