New ZealandWellington public transport fares to increase by 10%The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.28 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for councilA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:49 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopefulA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandPort's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-downThe council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.27 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandMayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business eventBusiness community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of ratesTararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.27 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandFeedback sought on representation reviewThe council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?26 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Words matter': Minister rebukes councillor for use of 'derogatory terms'Hamilton City councillor wrote an expletive-laden rant to neighbouring council.26 Jun 06:31 AM
New Zealand'Unlock the unheard voices': Election hopeful pushes new way to include communityCitizens’ assemblies are about 'empowering communities' - candidate.26 Jun 03:33 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: John Robson’s plan for affordable housingA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 11:14 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: How Greg Brownless would fix TaurangaA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.25 Jun 02:22 AM
New ZealandWaipā Mayor responds to councillor's expletive-laden rantSusan O'Regan says she will not put up with abusive behaviour.25 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandWhanganui gears up for launch of recycling serviceKerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.25 Jun 12:28 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tapeA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.24 Jun 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council needs to call the grown ups inOPINION: Doubts are emerging that the council's Long-Term Plan will pass.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closureSouth Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.21 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-KingLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandLeaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for NapierCity council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.21 Jun 03:49 AM
New Zealand'I will not be resigning': Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark denies councillors' requestThe meeting was called after a code of conduct complaint.21 Jun 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail partyProminent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.21 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos NagelsLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandKāpiti Coast residents demand council throw out sea level reportHomeowners worried insurance companies will use report as excuse to refuse cover.20 Jun 10:27 PM
New ZealandAuthority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleadingThe council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.20 Jun 10:02 PM
KahuPlace name changes: What you need to knowAny Kiwi can propose a new name for a geographic feature, suburb or town.20 Jun 08:20 PM
New ZealandRotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data showsSix months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?20 Jun 05:02 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna HannahLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.20 Jun 06:21 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew CaieLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandAquatic Centre indoor leisure pool to reopen after delaysThe indoor facility was initially due to reopen last month.20 Jun 04:15 AM
KahuWest Coast iwi leaders cop ‘racist, revolting, hate-filled’ emailsThe email tirade was allegedly generated by a single individual.20 Jun 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Brain fade': Embattled mayor faces resignation request after offensive commentsNobby Clark is facing his second code of conduct complaint about his behaviour.20 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandWaikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council fundingSeveral councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.19 Jun 06:30 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
