PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVelodrome work held up by worker visas“Everybody is poised, ready and waiting."25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHousing advocate takes aim at council over cyclone displacementToitu Tairāwhiti Builtsmart director Willie Te Aho has worked tirelessly to house people.25 May 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds more job cuts at Auckland CouncilThe PSA says a cost of living crisis is not the time to be cutting jobs.23 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless support site almost ready to go“What we are doing in Anzac Parade and Taupō Quay is not going to solve the problem."18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandRangitīkei council boss resignsBeggs' project management expertise guided the council through Te Matapihi build.17 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandCouncil budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kidsMatt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.17 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
KahuFuture of Māori Battalion exhibit unknown as Rotorua Museum fate decidedIconic exhibition mothballed when Rotorua Museum was closed seven years ago.15 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandNoisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylawAnimal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonOpinion: Five ways for Auckland Council to raise more money and to spend it betterSimon Wilson: Some ideas that might help the mayor's new budget plan.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLast two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming upWhangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand400 jobs to go as Auckland mayor works to fill council budget holeThis is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Not welcome here': Mayor's message to gang wanting to set up HQ in cityRebel Motorcycle gang moved its HQ to South Canterbury's port city.15 May 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paidThere are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Gore mayor rejects 'presidential' accusations, won't resignBen Bell describes himself as ambitious and confident, and says he is no quitter.14 May 10:28 AM
New ZealandWater woes: Wairoa faces the ultimate test in its supply choicesWairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.14 May 06:30 AM
New ZealandPetition organiser seeks to remove Gore Council chief executiveChief executive Stephen Parry and Mayor Ben Bell have not been speaking since December.14 May 03:34 AM
New ZealandDavid Seymour shows support for embattled Gore Mayor Ben BellSeymour is the latest to add his voice in support of the 24-year-old.13 May 05:24 AM
Politics‘Get rid of him’ or ‘They haven’t given him a fair go’? Gore divided on mayorResidents are sick of ‘childish’ council behaviour.12 May 08:28 PM
New ZealandWill he stay or go? Gore councillors ask Mayor Ben Bell to resignA meeting on Tuesday will discuss the situation further.11 May 08:40 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor floats idea of private ownership to hasten Hawke’s Bay’s quest for new hospitalA public-private healthcare partnership could be an option, Sandra Hazlehurst says.11 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil allays concern about climate budget cuts"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resignThe youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.11 May 04:57 AM
KahuShelly Bay: Mana whenua wins ‘crucial’ ruling in Māori Land CourtApplicants claim the true ownership remains with the members of Taranaki Whānui.11 May 03:32 AM
BusinessBusiness owner fears possible rates rise means her restaurant won’t surviveAuckland business owner fears her restaurant will not survive if council increases rates.10 May 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor fears impact of carbon farming on rural communities"....it’s land that should never have been taken out of forestry in the first place".10 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gaping hole': Auckland households face $560 a year more in rates, water bills and storm costsWayne Brown can't say at this stage how low he can keep rates.10 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Any decision comes with consequences': Sport Whanganui faces funding cut"It’s like they’re saying, ‘Actually, we don’t even need you’.”10 May 05:00 AM
