Politics'Discriminatory': Councils voice opposition to Māori wards bill at select committeeThe bill was part of National's coalition agreements with Act and NZ First.04 Jun 07:34 AM
New ZealandCouncil halves its cycling improvements budgetElected members respond to ratepayers' call to ‘cut it back cuz’.03 Jun 06:43 AM
New ZealandGovernment’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District CouncilThe bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.02 Jun 10:01 PM
New ZealandGore mayor admits he considered resigning amid ‘horrible’ council riftBut Ben Bell says he and his council have now 'found out how to gel'.02 Jun 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde02 Jun 08:45 PM
New ZealandCouncil cuts its wastewater treatment budgetKaren Naylor said the community cannot afford the current cost of $647m.01 Jun 09:40 PM
New ZealandHe parked, didn't pay and got pinged by wardens. Now he's won the case in courtLawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.01 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandIdentity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.31 May 05:47 AM
New Zealand'Tauranga is ready': Trans woman running for council aims to make history'If I do get elected, [it] would kind of be a victory for the entire city and NZ.'31 May 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Non-core business': Tauranga council sells Marine PrecinctThe buyer must develop the balance of the precinct, council says.30 May 08:01 AM
New ZealandHCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identifiedThe city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.30 May 02:03 AM
New ZealandObituary: Alan Empson remembered as a 'humble achiever'Former Waipa councillor a man of humility and action.30 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil pulls stumps on tsunami siren installation after locals complainResidents appalled at NRC's failure to consult them about tsunami siren locales.30 May 12:00 AM
OpinionGisborne councillors must reject their costly Three-Year PlanOPINION: Gisborne councillors must insist on no debt or rates increases being applied.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTe Huia continues despite NZTA funding shortfall after council LTP deliberationsIt also decided on a 7.4 per cent rates rise. This is higher than what was consulted on.29 May 06:16 AM
New ZealandMaintenance cuts concern Sport WhanganuiChief executive Tania King also backs Whanganui East Pool remaining open.29 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDemolition looms for 53 Gisborne properties'We are protecting the house, not the people' - GDC recovery programme manager.28 May 05:00 PM
KahuD-Day nears for Māori wards disestablishment billThe public have until tomorrow to have their say on council bill.27 May 06:39 PM
New ZealandWellington council pleads for patience over ‘appalling’ lack of punctual train servicesMetlink data shows trains arrive at stations punctually less than a quarter of the time.27 May 03:49 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Never seen it so quiet': Developer says commercial build dry spell worst in decades'All of these growing costs aren’t making it attractive for anyone.'26 May 05:09 PM
New ZealandMayoral contender Mahé Drysdale to commute from Cambridge if he wins'I’m still very passionate about the city. I love it, being where I grew up.'25 May 04:45 PM
New ZealandWellington Water admits overlooking $51m budget errorUpper Hutt mayor said he was 'not surprised' by the latest debacle.24 May 01:29 AM
New ZealandTauranga election: Who's running and what you need to know about votingIt's the first election since 2019 when councillors were replaced by commissioners.24 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle aftermath: Tairāwhiti residents still cut offBridge-less Tairāwhiti residents grapple with isolation amid heavy rains.23 May 05:00 PM
Letters to the EditorGisborne letters: leadership duplication; roads a mess; we must reduce emissionsOur readers write about issues that matter to them.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommission pushes on for taller buildings in Mount MaunganuiCommissioners reject recommendation from independent panel.23 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandElection hopeful accused of 'dog-whistle politics'Response to complaint about page user's moko kauae 'barcode' comment criticised.22 May 05:02 PM
New Zealand'Unaffordable': Hamilton mayor responds to public feedback on draft LTP, 19.9% rates hikesDevelopers say increased contributions could force them to build elsewhere.22 May 02:11 AM
New ZealandGrounded planes, low student numbers hit pilot academy'The issue for council is: how long are you willing to support it while it’s loss-making?'21 May 02:53 AM
New ZealandInner-city flower baskets hanging by a thread'It would seem that we have lost pride in our appearance.'20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirline boss brands parallel taxiway 'an unnecessary luxury'The project is in the council's draft LTP but contingent on central government.19 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Feel lied to': Council floats Khandallah Pool closure amid 18 per cent rates hikeResidents wonder what their rates are paying for if not community facilities.19 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Greens call for action on GazaCo-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex RobertsonWatch19 May 06:58 AM
