New ZealandPane in the glass! Council won't fund window project'The Whanganui Story' was initiated in 2006.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Getting pissed all night': Council quits Local Govt NZ - mayor cites drinking as reasonBrown said LGNZ is costing council about $640,000 a year.23 Mar 02:29 AM
New Zealand'Insidious crime': Former council manager jailed for corruptionThe former council manager and his associate were sent to jail for corruption and bribery.22 Mar 02:52 AM
OpinionDr Emily HendersonTough decision for Whangārei MP Emily Henderson to leave politicsEmilly Henderson explains why she's leaving a job she loves,21 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHorizons makes more than $350K available for climate and biodiversity projectsFunding on offer for projects that support mātauranga Māori and climate resilience.20 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandStokes Valley family at odds with council over landslide responseStokes Valley couple says it took too long to lift a building notice from their home.15 Mar 08:18 PM
New ZealandFoiled flush: Rain blamed as sewer overflows rise in region'We ask people to please only flush the three P’s'15 Mar 08:01 AM
OpinionDebbie Ngarewa-Packer: Cyclone Gabrielle caught Govt on the back footStorm laid bare Govt's failure to invest in infrastructure and act on climate adaptation.14 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We don’t want to turn these people away': Homelessness blamed for library incidentsThere have been 15 incidents of antisocial behaviour at He Puna Manawa library in Tauranga14 Mar 07:25 AM
New Zealand'Significant challenges': Auckland water prices to rise 9.5 per centThe next few months will require significant adjustment, says council chief executive.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland councils speak out in New Zealand’s local government review“We need to give councils the power to make the right decisions for our mokopuna.”12 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCentral Hawke’s Bay residents now free to drink water from taps againNearly 20 per cent of the district’s residents and businesses were affected.11 Mar 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Language a moving feast, but the N-word's a no, NobbyOPINION: Our editorial on wokeism and the "N-word.10 Mar 04:00 PM
KahuWeaving traditional knowledge into caring for native plant life in KapitiKapiti Coast weavers are teaching local council about native plant care.09 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandCouncil ‘disappointed’ by local government reviewCommission chairwoman Anne Tolley says the review was the one chance to get it right.09 Mar 05:26 AM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesMore than $186,000 has been paid out by two councils - a third wouldn't give its figure.08 Mar 05:23 PM
New ZealandZhang and Huahua: Heartbreaking tale of man and dog who bobbed on apple bin in floodwatersThe water was up to the roof of his two-storey home: "How can I feel safe rebuilding?"08 Mar 02:56 AM
New ZealandProgramme filling a need in Tararua District for healthy homesA Healthy Homes initiative has been launched in the Tararua District.08 Mar 01:42 AM
New ZealandCouncil pay outs for personal grievances revealed- but no apologiesJobs losses and payouts: personal grievance claims at local councils revealed.07 Mar 05:09 PM
New ZealandAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s cost-cutting budget triggers early job lossesThe next few months will require significant adjustment, says council chief executive.06 Mar 08:40 PM
New ZealandSalute! Northland's Sovrano Estate and Restaurant finally granted liquor licenceAndrea Loggia is thrilled to finally have his liquor licence at Sovrano restaurant.06 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionPhil O’Reilly: Five principles that should underpin the cyclone rebuildWhy growth, immigration, better planning laws and PPPs are key to the rebuild.04 Mar 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Gucci and glamour': Auckland deputy mayor Desley Simpson on stepping up to leadership"I'm a bit of a magpie for sparkly things."04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand750 buildings condemned after January floods, Cyclone GabrielleHundreds of buildings have been red-stickered and thousands yellow or white-stickered.03 Mar 07:43 PM
New ZealandMarae disappointed heavy industry will stay'It’s not just the air pollution, it's the congestion and all of that.'03 Mar 02:22 AM
New Zealand'Nothing but Chinese food - I wanted a ham and egg sandwich': Councillor's CBD lunch woesAuckland Council's cost-cutting measures have hit former National MP hard.02 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandMuriwai residents vent anger at Auckland Council staff over future of slip-hit housesLocals had packed into Muriwai Golf Club to find out the fate of their homes.02 Mar 06:49 PM
New Zealand$3.06m in rates outstanding after regional council enacts new collection systemIt has been 3 months since Bay of Plenty Regional Council began collecting its own rates.02 Mar 05:56 PM
New ZealandControversial Kāpiti project scrappedCouncil decides to stop Te Uruhi project for good.02 Mar 03:08 AM
New ZealandForest waste ‘critical factor’ in rupture of city's water pipeSlash and whole trees played a significant role in damaging Gisborne's main water supply.01 Mar 09:23 PM
New ZealandCoastal community seeking answers from council on closed gorgeĀkitio residents are worried they may be completely cut off.01 Mar 02:44 AM
New Zealand‘He had a community heart’: Chester Borrows dies aged 65"He wanted to make sure we were all working together."27 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandAdopt-a-Community supporting recovery effortsCouncils have adopted Tararua District in a campaign to help cyclone-affected communities.25 Feb 09:58 PM
New ZealandDriver sacked for writing the f-word on recycling bins wins $39,000 payoutA sticky situation led to employee's rubbish language24 Feb 05:17 PM
