New Zealand‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport MinisterThe left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor in intensive care after heart surgeryInvercargill Mayor in ICU following double bypass heart surgery.03 Jan 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure report‘A disease’: NZ’s broken infrastructure likely to trudge into the futureThere has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient saysAnthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings District Council nearly $400m in debt as cyclone costs compoundAll Hawke’s Bay councils are expected to set high rates increases in coming years.28 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Alarm bells': Legal action threatened over slope hazard mapsThe council says the updated maps are valid and more accurate.22 Dec 03:42 PM
New ZealandProperty manager wrong to assume leaking water main was fixedA property manager believed the leak was fixed, but a $14k proved that wrong.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa water: Top health official says no cases linked to drinking supplyWater is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.22 Dec 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBecoming a ‘grown-up city’: Your guide to Tauranga CBD's $1.5b transformation'People will walk around thinking this is great. They will be proud of this.'21 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice to patrol Christmas icon Franklin Road to stop illegal vendorsOfficers are patrolling after hawkers selling food and gadgets refused to leave.21 Dec 01:11 AM
BusinessHealth board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption caseThe men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.20 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown appoints new AT chair as he calls on body to improve its imageRichard Leggat takes over as board chairman with a call to fix Auckland transport.20 Dec 09:09 PM
New ZealandBeaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.20 Dec 07:30 PM
New Zealand'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaksRangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.20 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsResource management laws scrapped under UrgencyBishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.20 Dec 12:26 AM
New Zealand‘Good as an airport runway’: 48 patches later, there's hope a pothole plague is overIt’s taken three years, seven complaints, 48 patch-up jobs and an apology to happen.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton gets a little greener with completion of Mangaonua Gully projectNew green space completed ahead of schedule.19 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandGore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance videoBen Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.19 Dec 03:35 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely critical': How SH25a bridge was built so quicklyPresent were interests from local business groups, retailers and tourist operators.17 Dec 02:21 AM
New ZealandFrom Gore showdown to Wayne Brown, council winners and losersLocal Government ends 2023 worse for wear but there is some hope.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Tired’ Gisborne animal control officer at fault for death of family dogThe dog's death was because of 'human error'.14 Dec 02:45 AM
New ZealandHomeowners declined cyclone-related accommodation supportAuckland homeowners are struggling to pay the mortgage on storm-damaged homes.13 Dec 07:23 PM
New Zealand'Massive implications': Council under fire over 'inaccurate' slope hazard mapsScott Adams says in his view: 'There is a question to be asked around competency here'.13 Dec 05:39 PM
New Zealand‘Sick of the mudslinging’: Wellington City Council faces calls for Crown observerSome of the city's neighbours are worried the council is reflecting poorly on the region.12 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandProposal to change name of village draws public submissionsNgā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board supports the proposal.12 Dec 01:03 AM
New ZealandApplications lower than expected for Whanganui rates relief schemeThe rates remission scheme is available for the rest of the financial year.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat Taihape Town Hall means to locals"It’s an iconic building."10 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Wayne Brown claims Auckland property owners 'blackmailers' over coastal walkBrown's fiery clash with property owners caught on camera.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandTransport boss leaves council amid restructuringTransport team restructured, with $1.5b worth of transport projects planned for the city.08 Dec 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings mayor and high-profile councillor go toe-to-toe as rift deepensHastings mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and councillor Damon Harvey are increasingly at odds.08 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandFooty club faces $136k bill, croquet $24.5k: Fears big fee hike will sink groupsTauranga City Council says it wants a fairer fee system for using facilities and reserves.07 Dec 07:05 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWill Desley Simpson take on Paula Bennett in the Auckland mayoral race?There's speculation it could be the deputy mayor vs the former deputy prime minister.07 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'This is not a test': Tsunami siren blunder alarms beach residentsPeople were preparing to evacuate after warning started blaring from sirens.07 Dec 01:35 AM
