New ZealandMan survives 8m fall on to rocks, hasn't 'broken anything'Swimming hole leap goes horribly wrong: 'It was too late. I knew I was going to hit it.'26 Jan 06:45 PM
PremiumPremiumSport'Extortionate': $10,000-a-year rates shock threatens railbike venture dreamGeoff Main built an attraction on the old rail line. He didn't anticipate the rates bill.26 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandEx-mayor wants minister to limit Tauranga commission's powers ahead of electionGreg Brownless fears ‘entrenchment’ for the new elected council.25 Jan 03:56 AM
New ZealandOpinion: Who should I blame for Wellington’s water woes?Joel MacManus presents a simple guide to help you point the finger.25 Jan 02:47 AM
New ZealandBorder collie’s wounds heal after ‘devastating’ dog attackPaul Gibbs' dog Molly sustained "horrific injuries".24 Jan 11:31 PM
New Zealand'Bankrupt the city': Protesters crash council meeting on Commonwealth Games bidThe Christchurch City Council has voted to consider a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games.24 Jan 04:51 AM
New ZealandHamilton City Council by-election to kick off this weekThe by-election was sparked by the resignation of now Hamilton East MP Ryan Hamilton.21 Jan 11:21 PM
New ZealandSimeon Brown disappointed councils failed to provide water shortage info"Both mayors failed to respond", says the minister.19 Jan 11:22 PM
New ZealandNo ‘white knight’ for Wellington councils facing water shortagesThe region has moved to Level 2 water restrictions this week.18 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato news in brief: Recyling changes and lemursWhat's up in the Waikato — short and sweet.17 Jan 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email replyFiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.16 Jan 02:40 AM
New ZealandBagpipes, bad singing: The sounds irking a city and which suburb complained most'Urban sprawl' on shrinking sections a factor in noise complaints: planning researcher12 Jan 04:00 PM
KahuTe reo signage defaced at three reserves in AucklandThe public is encouraged to report incidents of vandalised signs.10 Jan 10:23 PM
New ZealandInvercargill mayor Nobby Clark recovering at home after surgeryClark was originally scheduled to have a quadruple bypass but that proved unnecessary.09 Jan 09:58 PM
New Zealand'Sickening gym cult': Tory Whanau's bid to be healthy after turbulent yearAfter vowing to give up alcohol, the mayor is focused on a lifestyle reset.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Sorry for that crack’: Tory Whanau makes amends with Transport MinisterThe left-leaning mayor reveals how she plans to work with a National Government.08 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor in intensive care after heart surgeryInvercargill Mayor in ICU following double bypass heart surgery.03 Jan 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumInfrastructure report‘A disease’: NZ’s broken infrastructure likely to trudge into the futureThere has been an abject lack of long-term planning for decades.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Outrageous' contamination: How much recycling ends up in landfillOnce, an entire recycling truck’s contents weighing 4.38t were sent to landfill.31 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Some people at my age would put their slippers on', New Year honour's recipient saysAnthony Gray, 71, has been recognised for service to accounting and Māori business.29 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHastings District Council nearly $400m in debt as cyclone costs compoundAll Hawke’s Bay councils are expected to set high rates increases in coming years.28 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Alarm bells': Legal action threatened over slope hazard mapsThe council says the updated maps are valid and more accurate.22 Dec 03:42 PM
New ZealandProperty manager wrong to assume leaking water main was fixedA property manager believed the leak was fixed, but a $14k proved that wrong.22 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPāpāmoa water: Top health official says no cases linked to drinking supplyWater is deemed safe but some locals have linked it to them getting sick.22 Dec 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBecoming a ‘grown-up city’: Your guide to Tauranga CBD's $1.5b transformation'People will walk around thinking this is great. They will be proud of this.'21 Dec 10:00 PM
New ZealandPolice to patrol Christmas icon Franklin Road to stop illegal vendorsOfficers are patrolling after hawkers selling food and gadgets refused to leave.21 Dec 01:11 AM
BusinessHealth board, stadiums alleged victims in bribery and corruption caseThe men have been charged with corrupt use of official information.20 Dec 09:42 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown appoints new AT chair as he calls on body to improve its imageRichard Leggat takes over as board chairman with a call to fix Auckland transport.20 Dec 09:09 PM
New ZealandBeaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.20 Dec 07:30 PM
New Zealand'That's just not a professional look': Mayor's office leaksRangitīkei District Council has approved a $19m new build to replace the old building.20 Dec 02:00 AM
PoliticsResource management laws scrapped under UrgencyBishop says the old RMA is not ideal, new laws not likely until 2026.20 Dec 12:26 AM
New Zealand‘Good as an airport runway’: 48 patches later, there's hope a pothole plague is overIt’s taken three years, seven complaints, 48 patch-up jobs and an apology to happen.19 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton gets a little greener with completion of Mangaonua Gully projectNew green space completed ahead of schedule.19 Dec 03:39 AM
New ZealandGore, Actually: Youngest NZ mayor stands in for Hugh Grant in dance videoBen Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.19 Dec 03:35 AM
