New ZealandCouncil changes geese culling protocols after house struck by bullet and pelletsThe incident at Otaraua Park has led to new protocols around geese culling.04 May 12:20 AM
New Zealand'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTararua District Council proposes 13 per cent rates increaseTararua District Council urges public to give feedback on Annual Plan.27 Apr 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMerepeka Raukawa-TaitOpinion: Civic leadership isn't about popularity, it's about relationshipsOpinion: Rightly or wrongly, when we vote, we get the people we deserve.26 Apr 08:00 PM
KahuPush for Māori public art in New PlymouthThe council has suggested urgent changes to its Art in Public Places Strategy.25 Apr 02:32 AM
KahuCyclone Gabrielle: Relocating Te Karaka needs 50 per cent support of the community - Willie Te AhoMarae to be moved to higher ground but still on Rangatira land title.23 Apr 02:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBlood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apartKurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.22 Apr 09:24 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandChamber boss: Businesses are frustrated with infrastructure progressBusinesses will be keen to see how parties respond ahead of the upcoming general election.21 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandWestern Bay estimates summer storm damages to cost between $15 to $20mTauranga City Council estimates the cyclone's damages to cost close to $400k.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandWhangārei councillor to apologise for breaching code of conductWhangārei councillor to make public apology for revealing confidential information.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'It's off the table': Wellington Mayor withdraws offer to meet with rail protesters after disruptionTory Whanau had offered to meet with the group on Monday but they did not engage with her.20 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandHastings council reveals 8.5 per cent rates rise, other councils to announce risesRates rise in the pipeline for Hastings ratepayers.18 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay growers need rule change to burn flood debrisRegional council faces difficult decision about debris.18 Apr 04:35 AM
New ZealandFar North District Council boss going after less than a year in the roleBlair King is to leave the role in May.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rulesThe tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.14 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNapier council ranked lowest in CouncilMARK surveyIt received the lowest rating of HB councils that took part in the independent review.13 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandThree Waters reset: 'Ensures that we have a local voice', mixed reaction from councils'Affordable Water Reforms' will consist of 10 entities instead of the original four.13 Apr 02:44 AM
New ZealandEmergency management chair found out about Auckland floods from daughterHowick councillor Sharon Stewart says the flood is a wake-up call for the council.12 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandPro and anti mayors anxious about Three Waters resetUpdated strategy due to be announced on the management of drinking, waste and stormwater.12 Apr 06:38 PM
New ZealandFluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'System failure': Damning Auckland flood review finds lack of leadership by mayor, council“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Bye Three Waters - welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’The policy to replace Three Waters will be announced today.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the topThe flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.12 Apr 07:37 AM
New ZealandTararua District a focus of repairs for flood protectionMore than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.12 Apr 03:05 AM
New ZealandWellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failureWellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.12 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor takes potshots at city's business elite and fires up again over conesThe mayor also hit up the new Auckland Transport boss to sort out the road cones.11 Apr 07:18 AM
New ZealandTransformational change: New Napier council CEO settles inLousie Miller is a regarded as an experienced leader of transformational change.11 Apr 07:07 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Agencies still processing hundreds of grant applicationsThree major relief funds have allocated millions to Hawke's Bay between them.11 Apr 03:31 AM
New Zealand$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damageCyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.11 Apr 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Flood protection at workThe transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBernard OrsmanBernard Orsman: Welcome to Wayne’s worldOPINION: To Auckland’s mayor, problems are there to be fixed.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandThree Auckland councillors share lessons from the floodsTim McCready asked three Auckland councillors what they have learnt after recent floods.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe feeling of being left alone - Hawke’s Bay’s disaster within a disasterTo restore confidence, it's time for the Civil Defence Joint Committee to step aside.07 Apr 06:00 PM
Politics'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council dramaA local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.06 Apr 05:00 PM