New ZealandPM responds to Abuse in Care final reportThe Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care began probing into state and faith-based care of children, young people, and vulnerable adults over five years ago.Watch24 Jul 01:36 AM
New ZealandFormer Wellington Mayor in court challenging $40 parking ticketKerry Prendergast denies parking on a footpath, saying signage in the area is 'ambiguous'.20 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandSeymour marks Tauranga returning to 'a council that you’re able to vote out'His public meeting was interrupted by a protest and a fire alarm being triggered.19 Jul 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Metres from sea': Dover Samuels calls island pool fence rule too bureaucraticKaumātua Dover Samuels says the Motukawaiti Island pool is right next to the sea.19 Jul 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Ratepayers hit hard' with Whangārei increasing rates 17.2%More could have been done to keep the rates lower, critics say.18 Jul 06:00 AM
TalanoaCalls for more voting options to boost Pacific turnoutElectoral Reform Group to look at how to improve voter turnout.17 Jul 09:50 PM
New ZealandThe councils with the steepest rates rises, and whyCouncils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.17 Jul 08:53 PM
New Zealand$40,000 cocktail party: Council decision to withhold guest list goes to OmbudsmanInternal emails show staff debated releasing names of attendees and funders.17 Jul 05:02 PM
New ZealandPrivate island site no excuse for not fencing swimming pool in Far NorthThe owners of Motukawaiti Island had argued young children would never visit the site.17 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Too painful’: We could have done better on lowering rates – councillorOne councillor called it 'totally unpalatable'.17 Jul 02:27 AM
New ZealandKaipara Harbour water test near town shows alarmingly high levels of aluminiumThe aluminium could be toxic to fish and a potential cause of 'zombie' snapper.14 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionShane Te PouShane Te Pou: Where to next for Tauranga - a developers' dream or a city for everyone?OPINION: The first time I ever got called a 'black bastard' was in a pub in Tauranga.13 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandIndependent arbiter needed for code of conduct complaints, mayors sayIt follows a complaint on Hamilton city councillor Andrew Bydder’s expletive-laden rant.11 Jul 02:15 AM
New ZealandRubbish, rates and housing behind huge number of submissions to council planBins and funding priorities were the most hotly debated areas of the Taupō council's plan.10 Jul 05:15 AM
New Zealand'Objectionable odour': Smelly complaints keep council busyThe council dealt with 31 environmental complaints overall from April to June this year.09 Jul 11:18 PM
New ZealandPalmy's public clock cannot be relied on for the timeRangitāne view the clock as a symbol of rangatira Kerei Te Panau.09 Jul 10:30 PM
New ZealandWaikato council changes tack on representation proposalHauraki District Council agrees to retain the status quo of 13 councillors plus the mayor.09 Jul 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader saysJohn Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.08 Jul 11:47 PM
New ZealandPrivate cocktail party cost $40k but details of who attended still under wrapsThe event was held to celebrate the city.07 Jul 06:13 PM
New ZealandLeaky garage: 'Inaccurate' statement comes back to bite seller three years laterFormer owner liable for $29k repair costs because of what he said when he owned it.06 Jul 02:00 AM
New Zealand'We don't want to be forgotten': Wairoa promised millions for flood clean-up as PM visits affected localsMum who spoke to PM feared for her and young son's lives as floodwaters rose 'so fast'.05 Jul 11:14 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown's 'Biden moment'The Mayor of Auckland accidentally revealed confidential information during a public meeting, and compared himself to the US president and his forgetfulness. Video / ACWatch05 Jul 02:26 AM
New ZealandHamilton Long-Term Plan adopted with focus on balancing the booksHamilton City Council adopted its Long-Term Plan 2024-34 yesterday.04 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandWaipā rates up almost 15% in tough timesWaipā District Council said it cut its cloth to reduce proposed rate increase.03 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandInvestigation launched into Hamilton councillor who wrote expletive-laden rantHe made the comments in an online submission to Waipā District Council.01 Jul 11:58 PM
New ZealandNeville Carter's decades of cemetery dedication celebratedThe groundsman has the target of 50 years of service firmly in his sights.01 Jul 11:55 PM
New ZealandWellington public transport fares to increase by 10%The fare hike is needed to cover the rising cost of running the city's transport network.30 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.28 Jun 10:58 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Chudleigh Haggett’s priorities for councilA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 04:49 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Hori BOP – mascot to mayoral hopefulA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.27 Jun 06:54 AM
New ZealandPort's majority shareholder green-lights share sell-downThe council holds a 54.1% stake in New Zealand's biggest port.27 Jun 03:14 AM
New ZealandMayoral contenders Brownless, Drysdale, Hall, and Salisbury face off at business eventBusiness community feels 'anxiety' and 'excitement' ahead of election, says chamber boss.27 Jun 01:26 AM
New Zealand'Steep rise': Tararua council considers ‘smoothing’ of ratesTararua mayor conscious of 'intergenerational debt'.27 Jun 12:33 AM
New ZealandFeedback sought on representation reviewThe council wants to hear from the public - should it keep the status quo or change?26 Jun 05:00 PM
