New ZealandSplash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopenThe centre has undergone a month of renovations.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'An ugly thing': Maōri groups divided over planned Auckland waterfront maraeA long-held desire to build a marae in Te Atatū is closer after the local board votes.23 Feb 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speakerA council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerbside recycling service taking shape“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAbuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillorsMisinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.21 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Fiddly works': Sarjeant redevelopment delayedFinding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents taking legal action against Auckland Council over land disputeKāinga Ora is is reapplying to build a 68-unit complex in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay.20 Feb 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCredit outlook worsens for NZ councilsS&P Global says the ratings outlook for several local councils has worsened.20 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandSearch underway to replace council CEO with 45 years' experienceWaipa District Council needs to replace its long-serving chief executive.20 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandLoads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by councilProposals went to public consultation this week.19 Feb 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'17 Feb 04:03 PM
New Zealand'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changesPeter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.17 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandSea lion pups' presence closes Dunedin roadsThe road closure will stay in place until the sea lions have moved on.16 Feb 09:52 PM
PoliticsMayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increasesOne Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises16 Feb 04:23 AM
KahuCouncil under fire over missing macrons in reportMana whenua have requested Invercargill Council do better with the use of macrons.16 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandNew recycling rules in force for Taupō DistrictContractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.15 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandRates shake-up: Nearly 90 per cent of submitters oppose HBRC proposalA proposal which will hit the pockets of homeowners receives heavy opposition.15 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm sorry': Wellington council backtracks on pool and library cutsOne resident was brought to tears during the marathon council meeting.15 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandMighty row over large-scale housing development in quiet river valley"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."14 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budgetThe city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes tollWith a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.13 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour’s warning to ratepayers as Govt lays out Three Waters replacementThe Government claims its plan is the most efficient way to deliver reform.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to repeal Three Waters reformsCoalition government set to repeal Three Waters this week.12 Feb 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Tough call': About 40 Warehouse staff to find new roles as central site closes"Our main focus right now is making sure they’re taken care of." - Warehouse boss.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer in court after failing to pay $2 parking fee after meter not workingThe council claims he should have found a meter that worked.10 Feb 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 yearsThe housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.09 Feb 11:06 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: I didn’t buy Three Waters, now I’ve got non-buyer’s remorseOpinion: Do we really think local authorities can fix the problems?08 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandThe ‘icecream guy’ challenging the Green grip on WellingtonKarl Tiefenbacher is having a crack at politics after starting Kaffee Eis 19 years ago.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat repealing Three Waters could mean for your ratesAdding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets08 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandSouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
