New ZealandPush for Hawke's Bay cat curfew: ‘You’re either on the side of the birds or the predators’Cameras caught domestic cats destroying more than a dozen endangered bird nests in Napier.03 Mar 05:00 PM
Personal FinanceHow risky is your home? The fight over flood models and soaring premiumsTower agrees to reassess premiums at One Tree Point but a Ruakākā owner misses out.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Outrage as council flies American flag amid Iran attacksThe council said the flag was raised to mark AmeriCARna, a US car event.03 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga council seeks fix for bee poo complaintsMost complaints were about bee poo on decks and outdoor furniture.03 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandNapier council proposes 8.8% average rates rise for the year'These are the hard decisions we must make to keep our city functioning.'03 Mar 03:29 AM
KahuThe sweet spot: Inside an iwi’s fast-growing berry enterpriseHarakeke Berries near Whanganui harvested 130 tonnes of strawberries last season.03 Mar 01:45 AM
New ZealandForget L&P - Paeroa is the 'antique capital of New Zealand'Paeroa now has about seven antique shops and six second-hand stores.03 Mar 12:01 AM
WellingtonLast minute negotiations as Wellington City Council unveils plan for term aheadIt includes planting 300,000 trees, pausing projects, and a potential rates shake-up.02 Mar 09:17 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'I built my dream home': Bach owner calls for help to move it out of landslide risk zoneTama Heremaia says it's 'crazy' council is not offering financial help after closing camp.28 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandLake housing development rezoning approved despite hapū protestThe plan allows up to 66 new lifestyle sections overlooking Lake Whakamaru.28 Feb 12:00 AM
New ZealandBig year ahead: What Tauranga councillors want for your neighbourhood this yearKey projects include new pools, roading links, stormwater upgrades and parks.27 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandHastings art gallery confrontation: Councillor's actions amounted to ‘bullying’, review finds'It is in my view a very low-level instance, but the impact ... has been great.'27 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeadly surge: Councils warn more deaths likely under weak dog lawsA woman mauled by pig dogs in Tairua said councils are impotent and 'don't have power'.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Urgent action is needed on dog attacksOPINION: Any improvements will at least go some way towards better protecting the public.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyAuckland builder to pay $5000 after sediment pours into Oakley CreekSediment-laden water from the New Windsor site flowed into Oakley Creek.27 Feb 03:44 AM
Politics'Need a bigger hero': Luxon's ability to deliver localism questionedThe Government is progressing a major reform to local government entities.27 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandHamilton councillors vow shake-up after audit finds 'significant areas of concern'Councillors now face 35 procurement reforms to roll out over three years.26 Feb 11:39 PM
New Zealand'We can move on': Napier Mayor names his new deputy after sacking previous oneRichard McGrath says he has no problem with his Deputy Mayor challenging his decisions.26 Feb 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandHamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa RdUp to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.26 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulationA 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.25 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogsTe Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.25 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandFree trial, new provider: Rotorua parking shake-up gathers paceA free trial begins in a Rotorua CBD parking building as the council reshapes parking.25 Feb 09:57 PM
WellingtonMayor insists health is fine 'so far' after sewage swim stuntThe Wellington mayor took a dip yesterday to prove the water was safe.25 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandMount cafes beg for rates relief after deadly Mauao landslide hits tradeMayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.25 Feb 09:19 PM
WellingtonLyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen's Drive property is a danger to passersbyWellington City Council has logged complaints about the site since 1997.25 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandMove targets late-night booze sale loophole Council consults on closing a loophole that lets some off-licences sell alcohol later.25 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood worksA Cabinet paper expressed concern about the project, citing disputes between councils.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
New ZealandWho wants to be Napier's deputy mayor now? Five say 'no thanks'Mayor Richard McGrath dumped his deputy after a full council meeting bust-up on Tuesday.25 Feb 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Silly as chooks': 'Lovely' neighbourhood ruined by people 'doing nangs'They are driving 'smashed on that stuff' and 'dancing and yahooing' in the street.24 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
