New ZealandStruck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.05 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.05 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'04 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ cityBut the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.02 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': What areas have been hit hardest by Auckland's mass bin removal'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment systemMayor knows city ratepayers will have to dig deep for the new wastewater system.02 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandGisborne council resumes meetings at rural maraeCyclones delayed plans to meet frequently at marae.01 May 06:12 PM
New ZealandFormer council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance caseHe was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.01 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmedA park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCambridge transport project to get independent reviewThe council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.01 May 03:37 AM
New ZealandCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
New Zealand'A natural fit': Developer hatches hotel planDave Moore estimates the project would cost $35 million.30 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Appeal 'likely' as High Court gives council more timeExtension given as council chases $20.5m+ after selling part-built carpark for $1.30 Apr 02:09 AM
New ZealandGovernment 'over-reached' with Māori ward changes says Waipā mayor'I’m disappointed the Government has come in in such a heavy-handed way.'29 Apr 11:55 PM
CommoditiesNo staff equals cheaper petrol? ComCom says yesWatchdog weighs in on pressures it says are needed to get petrol prices down.29 Apr 11:21 PM
New ZealandPM says local councils should stop doing 'dumb stuff'Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.29 Apr 04:47 AM
New ZealandFour-star hotel plans resurrected for central WhangāreiMillennium & Copthorne Hotels want the Dent St site for a hotel, again.26 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandRecord number of Aucklanders make Long-Term Plan submissionsThe council's Governing Body will adopt the final Long Term Plan on June 27.26 Apr 12:03 AM
New ZealandAffordable homes a feature of new Taupō subdivisionPlans are proceeding for a new major housing development in Taupō.25 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandFirst official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."25 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandCouncil faces big byelection bills after three reps quit, one diesCosts to fill the empty seats could hit up to $83,600.24 Apr 05:03 PM
New Zealand'Creeping costs' at Sarjeant redevelopmentIt will be open to the public by the end of this year.24 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Relentless, brutal but meaningful': Tory Whanau reflects on mayoralty and MP rumoursA candid interview with the Herald after news of the failed Reading Cinema deal.24 Apr 07:08 AM
New ZealandTauranga homeowners face 7 per cent rates riseThe confirmed median increase rates rise is lower than the 11.1 per cent signalled.24 Apr 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Beware of government subsidies close to homeOPINION: 'Public life has cost me two marriages. I was not willing to risk a third.'23 Apr 05:00 PM
OpinionJudith LacyJudith Lacy: In-lane bus stops need a friendOPINION: An information campaign surely would have helped people understand the changes.23 Apr 04:40 AM
New ZealandWhangārei 17.2 per cent rates rise ‘unaffordable’, ‘irresponsible’, critics sayIn defence, Whangārei's mayor says council is facing a huge increase in costs.23 Apr 02:00 AM
KahuFar North council set to oppose Government's Māori wards changesFar North Mayor Moko Tepania has hit out at the Government’s proposed Māori wards changes.22 Apr 10:25 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChasing millions: Tauranga council considers appealing High Court decisionCouncil claims more than $20.5m in 'wasted costs' after selling part-built carpark for $1.22 Apr 07:26 PM
New ZealandPensioner housing unit sale outragePensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns.Watch21 Apr 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialSimeon Brown was right to hold the line with Tauranga commissionOPINION: We look forward to seeing democracy return to Tauranga.21 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoaming dogs suspected in latest attack on sheep in MaungatapereThe Whangārei council is investigating following the attack, the most recent of several.21 Apr 03:00 AM
New Zealand"Actual real difference we’re making': Jobs taskforce hits targetThe rate of Whanganui people not in employment, education, or training is high.20 Apr 11:41 PM
New Zealand'We have a responsibility': Petition for Gaza ceasefire'A whole lot of quiet voices speaking at once makes a noise.'19 Apr 04:19 AM
