New ZealandMayor, officials on $50,000 Asia tripTory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.18 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandCBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardensWhere it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.18 Sep 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and ActOPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Wellington’s ‘financial crisis’ is being kept secretThe city is facing a financial reality that could hamper Mayor Tory Whanau's big promises.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘There will be conflict’: Paid parking eyed for Mount beaches, town centreCouncil considers charging to free up car parks, locals say the move will hurt businesses.14 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandUnder fire community board chairman refuses to resign over racist insultWilliams apologised to the board, the community and the victim.14 Sep 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big Read: Christchurch mayor on Commonwealth Games, fast cars, and dreaming bigThe mayor sits down with Kurt Bayer to reflect on his first year in office.13 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington’s Ata Tuhakaraina third candidate to contest Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seatAta is a champion of the Man Up program and wants to help other Māori men.13 Sep 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nigh-on impossible': Housing development for 15000 people stallsDelay may cost ratepayers millions with $300m needed for roads, pipes.12 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow much Tauranga ratepayers are set to pay for $300m+ CBD revampFunding plan would stop future councils from interfering, commissioner says.12 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandDunedin's deputy mayor to step down from roleSophie Barker cited difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich.11 Sep 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOrganiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damageAbout 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandGore council cans review of Ben Bell-Steve Parry feud, hopes to ‘move forward’The Gore District Council canned its review, saying it would just bring up old dramas.11 Sep 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let's bring an end to rough sleeping and begging on Auckland's city streetsOPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct housing policy: Scrap consent processAct calculated New Zealand needs to build 51,000 homes annually to meet demand.10 Sep 03:26 AM
New ZealandWhanganui meeting calls for Māori wards and constitutional changeAndrew Tripe: Local government needs reform. But we do not have the answers to everything.10 Sep 01:24 AM
New Zealand'Legacy to the city': Mini-golf course to stay at Memorial ParkCommunity support helped secure the mini-golf course's future.07 Sep 12:37 AM
New ZealandNo one ‘forced from homes’ in South Dunedin buy-up planCouncil says no one will be forced from their homes under a $132m plan to buy properties.04 Sep 10:03 PM
KahuNew Te Kanohi strengthen mana whenua voices in WaipāThe council announced the representatives after appointments were put on hold in March.01 Sep 12:05 AM
New ZealandGreat deal or 'backslapping'? Council sells 7pc of Auckland Airport shares overnightAfter contentious debate, Auckland Airport shares were sold overnight.01 Sep 12:03 AM
New ZealandGovernment agrees to buyout deal with Nelson councilOwners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.31 Aug 09:05 PM
New ZealandWhanganui's Three Waters timeframe shortens“There is uncertainty about whether the reforms will go ahead."31 Aug 03:40 AM
New ZealandGoing with the flow as Hawke’s Bay councils back FPP voting in local electionsThe Napier council was the last to vote on the FPP vs STV issue.31 Aug 03:20 AM
KahuCouncil and teen influencer behind voting push for 18-year-oldsMāori Council and ‘Māori Millionaire’ inspire rangatahi to register to vote.30 Aug 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRiparian rights row: Legal clash over coastal pathway may go to courtThe council has been working on the pathway idea for nearly two decades.30 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandByelection required for Rural Board, Lakes Board nominee elected unopposedTwo nominations were received for the Rotorua Rural Community Board seat.28 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandFaster buses, replacing regional fuel tax: Mayor, minister agree to work together on Auckland transportPlanning next phase of rapid transit network, including light rail, also on agenda - mayor26 Aug 12:52 AM
New Zealand'You have to take a stand': Deputy chair quits over Māori ward decisionAlan Kurtovich says his decision was 'absolutely' the right one in spite of the cost.25 Aug 12:16 AM
KahuNgāi Tai ki Tāmaki shocked by sudden death of leaderFormer chairman of Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki Hemi (James) Brown has died.24 Aug 01:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCommissioners' 'Let's Talk' meeting hounded by 'horrible' hecklingOne attendee described the heckling as 'a bit embarrassing'.24 Aug 12:33 AM
New ZealandAnother byelection triggered as second board member quitsIt is the second byelection announced for the district in as many weeks.23 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandSearch for missing kiwi continues“People from all over the place want to help. It’s amazing."23 Aug 02:05 AM
New ZealandKaipara mayor shuts down claim he misled council over Julian BatchelorThe claim was made after Julian Batchelor made a surprise appearance at a council meeting.21 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionStefan Speller: Tackling crime in the CBDOPINION: Stefan Speller asks what role councils should play in crime prevention.21 Aug 04:36 AM
