New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.18 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandIncreased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.18 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandPorirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harmPorirua has one of the highest spends per machine in the country.16 Nov 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Ludicrous' and 'unfair': What locals think about road-pricing idea for Tauranga$5 a trip in Auckland? What Tauranga's answer to congestion charging might cost.15 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandHunt for new Gore District Council CEO heats upFormer council chief financial officer announces his intention to seek the top job.15 Nov 07:07 PM
New Zealand‘We’re in trouble’- Freshwater targets could cost Wellington $3.5bWastewater upgrades are needed to prevent E. coli from entering rivers, lakes and streams.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrustrations over lack of Marewa pedestrian crossing lead to protestAdvocates say Napier's council has waited too long to improve safety for pedestrians.12 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council will consult with residents on selling airport sharesThe council has a 34 per cent share in the airport worth $278 million.09 Nov 04:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Save us': Letters to minister on whether Tauranga commission should stay revealedCommissioners' reappointment prompts strong views about their tenure.09 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSacked council manager told to destroy documents he emailed to himselfA request for a tax form was 'demeaning' of his person and office, the manager said.08 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandCouncil paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."08 Nov 02:26 AM
New Zealand'A bit of detective work' - Entire building stolen in broad daylight tracked downThe thieves have been urged to dispose of the asbestos-laden building in a safe manner.08 Nov 01:10 AM
New Zealand'Final nail in the coffin': Struggling CBD businesses reveal impact of carpark closure'We’ve endured very challenging times and shouldn't be penalised for staying in the CBD'.06 Nov 06:06 AM
New ZealandSpeed limit U-turn: Rotorua moves to 'tailored' approach over blanket rulesNew rules mean the council will need to lower speed limits around schools.02 Nov 05:07 PM
New ZealandWellington councillor accuses mayor of politically motivated attackFive councillors were the subject of a code of conduct complaint.02 Nov 01:41 AM
New ZealandNew closing times ‘tough’ on Tauranga's CBD barsBars will now have to stop admitting people earlier.31 Oct 11:32 PM
New ZealandEmotional haka as council votes for Māori wardsThe council just became the 10th local authority in Waikato to establish the seats.31 Oct 03:38 AM
New ZealandTauranga commissioners appointment prompts apology from 'misleading' Govt deptInternal Affairs said it didn't hold the information requested. The Ombudsman said it did.30 Oct 08:50 PM
New ZealandFormer Gisborne mayor’s illegal seawall raises concernsMeng Foon cited erosion from Cyclone Gabrielle as a key driver of the project.28 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandMost Waikato councils opt for Māori wardsThe most recent council set to establish the wards is Hauraki District Council.27 Oct 08:00 PM
New Zealand'I couldn't be prouder': Hauraki Council establishes Māori wards for 2025 electionThe council voted against the wards in 2018, but councillors now 'committed to the mahi'.27 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandMcLean Park naming rights - correcting the recordDocuments were obtained under the LGOIMA process.27 Oct 02:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil says it won't introduce Māori WardsThe council says it made the decision after consulting the community.26 Oct 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumHealthcareOpinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalitionOPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIt's official - Māori wards will feature in districtThe wards will be in place for the 2025 and 2028 election.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandOmbudsman 'deeply concerned' about transparency at Rotorua Lakes CouncilHe says the culture of closed-door workshops is 'ingrained'.24 Oct 02:09 AM
New Zealand‘Concerns’ about gun violence in central AucklandOn the day of a construction site shooting, police responded to a dozen other callouts.23 Oct 08:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFour-person council commission paid $914k for a year's part-time workChairwoman Anne Tolley says the costs are 'considerably less than a full elected council'.22 Oct 09:30 PM
New ZealandFour outstanding women receive Whangārei civic honoursFour influential women have been honoured for their services to the community.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Surprise' issues add $1m+ to CBD carpark project costIt comes after surprise issues in another civic project added $3.4m to its cost.22 Oct 04:00 PM
