New ZealandPM backs minister's 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridgeLabour leader Chris Hipkins says the move by Chris Bishop ‘doesn’t pass the sniff test’.18 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandGisborne wins Government approval for $214m local water planThe plan includes $214m investment and renewal of 50km of underground mains.18 Nov 02:57 AM
TravelInside freedom camping wars: Why NZ hot spots are fed up with bad campers“You wouldn’t pee in your garden.”18 Nov 01:00 AM
WorldCity’s dispute with 10-year-old beekeeper sparks public outcryThe bees faced eviction after an anonymous complaint. Nicholas Bard, 10, rallied support.17 Nov 05:00 PM
PropertyIllegal North Shore earthworks draw $48,000 fineOffending had 'significant effects on neighbouring properties, the broader environment'.14 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand$600m Hawke’s Bay Expressway upgrade officially under wayNoise and disruption over the next four years are unavoidable, Chris Bishop says.13 Nov 02:36 AM
New ZealandCouncillors back rethink of controversial Grey St layoutGisborne's cycle-friendly trial, aimed at slowing traffic, inspired intense opposition.12 Nov 04:39 AM
AucklandPregnant at 18, surviving domestic violence, now politics – new councillor's moving speech'I've survived the hardest parts life could throw at me', the new rep for Albany said.11 Nov 05:59 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: ‘It doesn't mean it's not still burning underground’ - Tongariro fire size remains unchangedPolice checkpoints are present 24/7 in multiple locations.10 Nov 10:18 PM
New ZealandResidents slam chip seal switch on quiet Pāpāmoa streetsUpgrading to asphalt would add about $3000 per household.10 Nov 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Planning for all contingencies': Fire crews monitoring Tongariro hotspots after rain relief'We are very mindful that another change in the weather could alter the situation.'10 Nov 05:55 PM
New ZealandSatisfaction with Tauranga council rises - surveyThe results reveal a mixed but improving picture of public sentiment.10 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandGlobal gold for Hastings water project The Hastings project beat entries from cities including Toronto and Stockholm.09 Nov 09:53 PM
New ZealandPay bump for councilsSalaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.09 Nov 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMystery man: The curious case of the city councillor who came in from the coldBenedict Ong says two strangers he met on the street nominated him.07 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Threats against local body politicians disgusting OPINION: Everyone has a part to play in stamping out this behaviour.07 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisSimon WilsonWayne Brown rewards his trusted councillors with key appointmentsANALYSIS: Those who had public disputes with mayor appear to have been left on the outer.06 Nov 10:26 PM
Kahu'Would not be where I am today without her': Sisters win Kawerau council seatsThe Tongan-Māori sisters are the eldest of eight raised in Kawerau.06 Nov 07:14 PM
Herald NOW'America on Pause: US shutdown continuesLive from New York, political commentator, Danielle McLachlan provides insight into the record breaking government shut down. Video / Herald NowWatch06 Nov 06:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSenior citizen advocates disappointed by closure of support serviceThe Gisborne-based service has shut after decades of supporting local older people.06 Nov 04:00 PM
Auckland'Load of nonsense': Frustration from Ponsonby locals over parking planAuckland Transport has proposed extending paid parking into evenings on key streets.06 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandScouts say freedom campers are turning Herne Bay carpark into public toiletParents say children aged 6 must walk from further away as parking spots fill up.06 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandAT considers charging people to park in Ponsonby at nightPaid parking could extend to 9pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.05 Nov 11:39 PM
New Zealand'Sad for democracy’: Board seeks fresh faces after six years without a voteNominations open soon, with hopes there will be enough candidates for a contest this time.05 Nov 11:18 PM
New Zealand‘Humbled to gain the top job’: Māori leader Pita Tipene takes helm of Northland councilNRC becomes the first regional council to have had two chairs from Māori wards.05 Nov 06:30 AM
New ZealandJames Denyer sworn in as Western Bay Mayor again after 'toughest' term'It has not been easy, and yet there’s much still ahead of us.'05 Nov 05:21 AM
KahuHow a teen's passion for Māori wards led to shock win for mumDr Mawera Karetai won the Kōhi Māori seat without spending a dollar.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandMove to allow freedom camping on shores of picturesque Central Otago lake gets backlashA petition claims camping at Beacon Point threatens fragile wetlands nearby.05 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandLarge service station development planned on some of NZ's best growing land'This proposal is a non-complying activity, which means it must meet a very high bar.'05 Nov 02:14 AM
New ZealandSocial media to standing orders: Councillors take crash courseElected members from across the region gathered in Rotorua to sharpen their skills.04 Nov 03:00 AM
ChristchurchSix tonnes of fertiliser spills across city streetFire crews worked to stop the fertiliser from reaching nearby waterways.03 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandReal Life: Mayor Sophie Barker on turning Dunedin into 'premier destination''We've got an amazing city – we just need to work in partnership.'03 Nov 05:14 PM
New ZealandCouncil weighs tougher dog rules to protect wildlifeExperts urge a year-round ban on dogs in coastal dunes and Mount's Shark Alley.03 Nov 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington waterfront fences to be removed this week after safety reviewThe fencing was installed after the 2023 death of 24-year-old Isaac Levings.03 Nov 12:02 AM
