New ZealandHiggins awarded Horowhenua District Council’s roading contractHDC spends $9 million a year on roads and footpaths19 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandElection candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.18 Jun 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Tory Whanau’s crumbling support is good for WellingtonDivision in a left-voting bloc could be the making of the mayor and her colleagues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Onslaught of ill-informed nonsense’: Mayor Brown hits out at Auckland flood critics'I was elected to fix Auckland, not to weep for it.'17 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandA sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppiesA sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.16 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We can't wait': Official opening date for SarjeantGallery staff 'will take up residence' at the end of June.13 Jun 03:07 AM
New ZealandInaugural event to showcase a 'world of difference' through volunteering"Even if they only have a couple of hours to give, that can make a world of difference."13 Jun 12:30 AM
BusinessAuckland bribery and corruption case: Third accused denies chargesAll three accused in $3.5m public sector corruption claims now deny charges.13 Jun 12:23 AM
BusinessHow much your local council gets paidPay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.12 Jun 10:29 PM
New ZealandFinal concrete section laid on pathway extensionContractors have laid down the final piece of a new concrete footpath behind Mitre 10.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionNZX boss Mark Peterson: Unlocking access to fundingOPINION: Unlocking access to funding capital markets can help finance NZ's key challenges.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors vote to sell Repertory Theatre for $1'We are putting it in very capable hands.'12 Jun 01:44 AM
OpinionOpinion: Removing Māori wards is a racist, targeted attack on tangata whenuaOPINION: My people are not disengaged from government, they are disenchanted.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandEight candidates vie for vacant Kirikiriroa Māori Ward seat in byelectionThe byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki in May.11 Jun 03:35 AM
New ZealandWastewater treatment budget increased at 11th hourMayor Grant Smith said a lower budget would destroy relationships and rip up $5m of work.11 Jun 02:45 AM
Letters to the EditorLetters: Road repairs, more on Grey St project, flames of divisionLocals on road repairs, the Grey St project, and reducing division through respect.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudents cultivate park's growth as part of school planting dayYear 5 and 6 students from Raumati South School planted at Queen Elizabeth Park.10 Jun 01:36 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Hawke’s Bay regional councillors failed to ‘read the room’OPINION: We are listening. Let’s hope it shows in our future decisions.10 Jun 12:17 AM
New ZealandPlan to use 350,000 cubic metres of cyclone silt for Napier housingThe council says the proposal is a 'win-win', but there are some health concerns.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'March For Nature' protest in AucklandWell over a thousand demonstrators have packed into Auckland’s Aotea Square for the 'March For Nature' protest against the Government’s Fast Track Approvals Bill.Watch08 Jun 01:26 AM
New ZealandHamilton rates rise reduced after councillors deliberate LTPMayor Paula Southgate said it had been “the most challenging and complex" LTP.08 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandTory Whanau wins praise for revealing ADHD diagnosisMayor "positively overwhelmed" by reception she has received since detailing condition.07 Jun 09:44 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAn end to bloated bureaucracy? Auckland Council appoints new executive teamChief executive Phil Wilson, who took the job last November, makes top-level changes.07 Jun 03:29 AM
Politics'It could get quite messy': Tauranga prepares to elect new councilSparks may fly on the campaign trail with sacked councillors wanting their old jobs back.07 Jun 12:03 AM
KahuRacist ideology driving Māori seat roll back - law expertCarwyn Jones decries government referendum on Māori wards.06 Jun 06:53 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau reveals ADHD diagnosis with 'traits of autism'The mayor's diagnosis came while she was seeking help for her drinking problem.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandTairāwhiti clears 390,000 tonnes of debris, just 30 per cent - aims for more fundingGisborne clears 390,000t of debris; 25-30 per cent of total from rivers, beaches.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil flogs off number one licence plate to pay the bills'It was either this or that giant metal fish' - something had to go.05 Jun 09:52 PM
New ZealandWaikato councils speak out against Māori Ward polls"It reflects poorly on central government’s .. respect for the role of local government."05 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandStage set for Whanganui East Pool debateThe issue will be 'well and thoroughly debated' by councillors.05 Jun 03:52 AM
New ZealandElection hopeful already a councillor elsewhereSarah-Jane Bourne grew up in Mount Maunganui, and is keen to return despite Waikato role.05 Jun 01:15 AM
New ZealandHauraki district welcomes 19 new citizensHauraki District Council Mayor Toby Adams hosted the group on May 29 in Paeroa.04 Jun 08:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors cautious about Sarjeant entry feeWhanganui Deputy Mayor Helen Craig says 'making policy on the fly' is not a good idea.04 Jun 05:00 PM
