Employment6000-9000 people short: New Zealand's water workforce shortageWater infrastructure could face more pressure if a workforce shortage isn't addressed.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandMothers and MP question why IHC base closed to their own residentsParents of disabled adults questioning why IHC service is no longer available.15 Mar 08:32 PM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Paul Eagle yet to land, Labour tight-lipped on Wellington mayoral candidateWill Paul Eagle run for capital's mayoralty? If he does, will it be on a Labour ticket?13 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHastings showgrounds 'an asset we must consider protecting': council reveals plan to buy 41haA buyer has been found for Hastings' sprawling showgrounds.11 Mar 02:51 AM
New ZealandTauranga 'ignored' by previous council representationCouncillor: "We've got to avoid falling into the trap of fighting the previous war."10 Mar 01:00 AM
New ZealandWellington mayor says airport crossing legal challenge conflict of interest being managedAndy Foster is both the mayor and a Wellington Airport board member.09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree Waters announcement 'silent' on Hawke's Bay alternativeThree Waters recommendations underwhelm mayors.09 Mar 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentGreen waste collection impacted in Napier, Hastings as drivers isolateGreen waste collection in Napier and Hastings may be disrupted over the next two weeks.08 Mar 08:47 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayoral candidate Leo Molloy creates online debt clockLeo Molloy says it allows Aucklanders to see money the council is 'rapidly borrowing'.08 Mar 05:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRates revolt threatened as commission seeks election delayCommissioners call to prevent a full return to a democratically elected council until 202507 Mar 05:00 PM
New ZealandViv Beck on entering Auckland mayoral race5 March 2022 Viv Beck - Chief Executive at Heart of the City Auckland - has announced she is running in the Auckland City mayoral campaign race. video / Brett Phibbs Watch06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThree Waters, the $4m PR campaign and zero transparencyThe adman's Three Waters strategy that the Government won't put a price on.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHeart of the City boss Viv Beck standing for Auckland mayoraltyViv Beck pledging to scrap the 11.5 cents a litre regional fuel tax within 12 months.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandThree waters working group stymied by government bottom lines3 waters feedback going to the minister on Monday seems unlikely to sway the government.04 Mar 09:40 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Desperately seeking DannevirkeDannevirke is in Tararua District. Or is it?04 Mar 12:58 AM
PremiumPremiumKahu'No development' zone poised for Te Mata PeakThe bold plan is aimed at protecting a bigger area around Te Mata Peak from development.03 Mar 02:28 AM
PoliticsLabour endorses Efeso Collins for Auckland mayoraltyThe South Auckland councillor said it was a 'sign of shared values'.28 Feb 06:11 AM
New ZealandTom Dillane: Why does no one want '2nd most important' job in NZ?The Auckland mayoralty is compromised in executive power, and that's deterring candidates.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandMayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.25 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandCouncil gives $200,000 towards saving New Chum Beach headlandThe charity that purchased the headland wants government agencies to fund some of it.24 Feb 03:22 AM
New ZealandCouncil pulls livestream after offensive subtitle blunderThe subtitle on the livestream misread "RAT test" as "rape kit".24 Feb 01:09 AM
New ZealandCouncil tells staff not to spread Covid misinformationAll four Northland councils have developed Covid 19 policies.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew Napier pool complex at least four years awayUpkeep of old pools could cost an extra $8 million pending replacement21 Feb 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHedgehog, pig's head, cutlery among causes for 100+ wastewater spillsBut the local council says it doesn't know how much it costs to clean up.20 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandWho's who of Wellington leaders tell protesters to end illegal activities 'immediately'Almost 30 Wellington community leaders have signed a statement urging an end to protest.18 Feb 03:22 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Results speak for themselves': Bay's regional council puts abuse, ageism claims to bedCouncillors have been thanked for their professionalism after claims of abuse and ageism.17 Feb 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Let the dead rest': Mobster slams push to ban gang insignia on headstones'Let the dead rest' - gang insignia on headstones are causing a stir among the living.17 Feb 03:10 AM
KahuIwi to appeal Watercare's resource consent for Waikato RiverWatercare is now allowed to take 300 million litres of water a day from the Waikato River.15 Feb 11:22 PM
New ZealandLabour opens expressions of interest for Auckland Mayoral candidatesThe decision is expected to be made in the coming weeks.15 Feb 02:54 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProtection promised to tenants of council-owned housingA tenant in one of the 377 flats Napier City Council could sell fears the future.06 Feb 12:51 AM
BusinessVictory for Kiwifruit grower who fought council after massive CV hikeThe orchard's CV would have skyrocketed from $1.65m to $4.1m if the council had its way.04 Feb 01:49 AM
New ZealandFirst wahine Māori elected to Wellington council not standing againJill Day has been pivotal in establishing a Māori ward and creating a te reo Māori policy.31 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor's 'disappointing' 43 per cent attendance recordBetween July 2020 and June 2021 Mark Greening's attendance dipped to just 29 per cent.25 Jan 11:21 PM
Opinion'I've never been afraid to speak my mind': Efeso Collins commits to AKLEfeso Collins tells why he's decided to run with or without Labour's endorsement.25 Jan 10:10 PM
