New ZealandCouncil staffer now deputy mayorSecond-term councillor Brenda Ralph is Ruapehu's new deputy.24 Oct 02:16 AM
AirlinesWhakatāne Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flightsThe head of Air NZ supports short-term help from the Govt in times of economic weakness.24 Oct 01:56 AM
New ZealandFoundation milestone: Napier’s $110m civic precinct pours first concreteThe mix’s 50% fly ash content cuts carbon emissions by about 65%.23 Oct 10:02 PM
New ZealandStill lovin' it? McDonald's launches fresh bid for holiday beauty spot restaurantMcDonald’s wants non-notified consent, meaning no public submissions.23 Oct 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonAmalgamation bells ringing – will Wellington councils finally tie the knot?Local Government Minister Simon Watts says he would 'welcome' reorganisation.23 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGreymouth faces critical water shortage after storm power failureA 12,000-litre tanker from Hokitika was coming in to provide limited water to residents.23 Oct 06:34 AM
New ZealandSevere winds rip roof off supermarket as wild storm batters OtagoGusts up to 150km/h have torn through Otago, damaging dozens of roofs.23 Oct 02:19 AM
New Zealand'The roof’s come off!': Family watches in horror as storm tears through houseWinds reached at least 109km/h before the Oxford roof detached.22 Oct 11:51 PM
PoliticsMega strike: Erica Stanford says NZEI "bullying" membersThe Minster of Health Simeon Brown and Minister of Education Erica Stanford join Herald NOW ahead of today's mega strike. Video / Herald NowWatch22 Oct 07:06 PM
New ZealandElected and rejected: Hawke’s Bay Māori ward councillors plan to make an impact over next three years'I’m shocked and reeling that the beautiful community I know has this new undercurrent.'22 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandVoter turnout up despite council's $70k cut to election spendingVoting bins at supermarkets saw strong support and boosted last-day returns.22 Oct 03:29 AM
New Zealand‘Intimidating’: Gun shots, bloody pig carcass on spike as tensions mount in remote villageThe gruesome display is the latest of a string of intimidating incidents in the village.22 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandRuapehu ratepayers face $1m storm recovery billThe district has been battered by three storms in five months.22 Oct 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandWinning candidates deny allegations of electoral fraud in South Auckland local body electionThe complaint alleges theft of ballot papers and standover tactics used against voters.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBack for round two: Tapsell’s plan for Rotorua’s next 100 daysTania Tapsell received a landslide margin of votes to be re-elected as Rotorua Mayor.20 Oct 05:01 PM
New Zealand'Done my dash': Councillor ends 15-year run after losing seatAndrew von Dadelszen lost his seat to Kat Macmillan by 248 votes.20 Oct 06:22 AM
Herald NOWGore Mayor on what's next and why you should move thereGore’s newly elected young mayor speaks out on progress, challenges and what’s next. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 07:18 PM
PoliticsPM Christopher Luxon speaks with Mike Hosking on ZBPM Christopher Luxon speaks with Mike Hosking on ZB. Video / NZ HeraldWatch19 Oct 06:42 PM
New ZealandGovt pledges 300 new social homes for Bay of Plenty by 2027Minister says 85% of the homes will be one or two bedrooms to meet local demand. 19 Oct 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAaron Bhatnagar: Why Auckland's democracy is broken ... and how to start fixing itOPINION: Auckland's council elections drew just 28.8% of eligible voters to the polls.19 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandNearly half of Auckland’s special votes discarded after record turnoutAuckland Council says 4162 special votes were ruled invalid after checks.18 Oct 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Pattern of behaviour': $38k plan to combat burnouts, drug use on waterfrontBoulders and new parking layouts aim to curb the bad behaviour.17 Oct 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Really pleased’: Larsen takes Kaipara mayoralty after razor-thin resultFinal count gave Jonathan Larsen a 21-vote lead over closest rival Snow Tane.17 Oct 07:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLuxon says lower rates, rising spend point to better times aheadThe PM urged more compelling candidates after low local election turnout.17 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandDenyer confirmed as Western Bay mayor after final countVoter turnout was 38.06%, slightly up from 37.6% in 2022. 17 Oct 02:25 AM
PoliticsTight margins and upsets mark final local election resultsHelen Lash retained Westland’s mayoralty by just eight votes in the final count.17 Oct 01:37 AM
New Zealand‘A huge number of irregularities’: Kaipara mayor defends election complaint moveA 76-year-old wore his father’s RNZAF blazer to protest for democracy.16 Oct 05:39 PM
AucklandElectoral fraud complaint filed with police, claims vote papers stolen from letterboxesComplaints made about alleged vote-stealing from Papatoetoe letterboxes.16 Oct 05:48 AM
New Zealand'Bittersweet' election result sees new Waipā mayor leave principal roleMike Pettit secured 7044 votes, ahead of Susan O’Regan’s 5822 in the mayoral race.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandNew Waikato mayor vows to unite community and ‘get to work’Aksel Bech secured 12,148 votes to replace outgoing mayor Jacqui Church.16 Oct 03:55 AM
New Zealand‘So much for democracy’: Councillor slams mayor’s 11th-hour election moveElectoral officer Dale Ofsoske says in 40 years he’s never seen one called.15 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWaimārama Beach: New gate to be installed as vehicle ban saga drags onThe gate won't be locked or enforced, but is aimed at discouraging vehicles on the beach.15 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor-elect quits amid claims of financial misconduct and online abuseHe once admitted adding a $1000 mark-up to a council invoice while contracting.15 Oct 02:54 AM
WorldA man disappeared while running for office. He might still winPetros Krommidas' family urges voters to honour him by casting their ballot in his name.15 Oct 01:04 AM
