New Zealand'It's a bit of a major': Liquor ban lapses after council blunderBar owners in New Plymouth say unruly behaviour is on the rise after council 'slip-up'.22 Oct 05:32 AM
New ZealandShadbolt's deputy quits: I did his job for him; council 'toxic'Biddle says Shadbolt had tears in his eyes as he told her he envied her decision to quit.13 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInvercargill Mayor Tim Shadbolt taps new deputy, skips consultationShadbolt is able to make the appointment single-handedly under a 2012 law change.12 Oct 12:29 AM
New ZealandHutt City councillor breached code of conduct, investigation findsNew report says councillor Chris Milne breached the council's code of conduct.05 Oct 11:55 PM
PoliticsLocal Focus: Who is Soraya Peke-Mason, Labour candidate for Rangitīkei?Councillor to candidate, Soraya Peke-Mason from Rātana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 Oct 11:51 PM
PoliticsMeet the candidates: Kelvin Davis, Labour - Te Tai TokerauTe Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington's Spatial Plan polarises residentsCOMMENT: Protections of 'residential character' key issue in Wellington development plan.30 Sep 01:36 AM
EnvironmentMeet the candidates: Dr Shane RetiShane Reti wants to see an unbiased report on Ports of Auckland move to Northport.28 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandTūroa skifield to close for funeralTūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.28 Sep 04:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBankruptcy fear: Sir Tim Shadbolt says he can't pay $350,000 in legal billsThe Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.26 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandOusted Auditor-General lands job in local governmentMartin Matthews appointed as an independent chair at Wellington's regional council.24 Sep 07:38 PM
PoliticsDarleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen: Clean drinking water a must for NorthlandersGreen Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.24 Sep 06:00 PM
KahuMeet the candidates - Shane Jones, NZ First - NorthlandRelocatable houses on Māori land shouldn't require building permit, says Shane Jones.24 Sep 06:00 PM
CrimeMeet the candidates: Mark CameronAct Party Northland candidate Mark Cameron to get tough on gangs in fight against meth.23 Sep 06:00 PM
PoliticsElection 2020: Wellington Central and the party high flyersThe home of the Finance Minister, Green Party co-leader and National's up and comer.22 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The rates are killing Te Kūiti' - debt burden too bigRates are crippling residents of a rural district where council debt is $40 million.21 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandElection 2020: Why your vote in Wellington countsEveryone has a position on a second Mt Victoria tunnel, but what about everything else?20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor banned from speaking with staffRegional councillor whose outburst made staff cry says it wasn't aimed at anyone.15 Sep 07:41 AM
New ZealandCouncillor misses one quarter of council meetings so far this termAngela O'Leary says she's no slacker, and attendance records are a false representation.15 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandWellington council paying millions in rent since quake damage closed headquartersCity spending more than $3.6 million a year renting office space on The Terrace.13 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington City Council's social housing arm at risk of insolvencyPressure on Central Government to foot the bill for rent subsidies to free up cash.09 Sep 05:00 PM
BusinessWhy do councils still own mega-dollar assets?Councils owning valuable assets is a 100-year-old concept, Michael Barnett says.03 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandReview team for 'dysfunctional' council could cost ratepayers $350kTeam could stay for 10 months, but council votes for earlier 'off-ramp' opportunity.02 Sep 02:22 AM
New ZealandCouncillor publicly apologises for turning his back on waiataSean Rush has also committed to cultural training following a petition signed by 1000.31 Aug 12:55 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'29 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Coal or sustainable energy? Business or the environment? Whanganui candidates state their viewsWhanganui electorate candidates on energy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Aug 11:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Viciousness': Former Tauranga city councillor reveals extent of abuse'When you are so publicly exposed you become very, very vulnerable.'26 Aug 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: No apology needed for Ports of Auckland proposalCouncil must look at Port divestment.26 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahu'Times are changing': Māori ward move 'massive' for TaurangaA challenge to the decision, however, is likely.25 Aug 07:45 PM
New ZealandLetter raises spectre of Govt intervention in Invercargill councilRising tensions at council have prompted a move from the Department of Internal Affairs.24 Aug 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Bridges says get the peace pipe: Leaders urge council to make up"It's simply not an answer to say all fault lies on the other side."20 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandPublic transport patronage plummets under alerts levels 2 and 3Warning financial viability of public transport in jeopardy if patronage doesn't recover.20 Aug 04:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Walking on eggshells': Calls for Tauranga mayor to resign or council sackedTauranga councillors claim it is a toxic environment and they are 'walking on eggshells'.19 Aug 06:11 PM
New ZealandFit-out for Waikato Regional Council's new offices jumps to $8.875mNew office chairs and beautifying the chamber added to the costs of the $8m plus fit-out18 Aug 06:42 AM
