PremiumPremiumRetailDirty money crackdown: Shops urged to report gang purchasesRetailers are being asked to report when gang members purchase big ticket items with cash.09 Jun 08:52 PM
OpinionCape Kidnappers beach walk: Where death and taxes potentially awaitEditorial: The beach opening is a victory for common sense, right? Not really.09 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandDame Susan Devoy withdraws from Tauranga mayoralty raceSeven other people have announced they will stand for Mayor of Tauranga08 Jun 09:35 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMayor fighting for national change after deaths of road workers"It's quite clear speed restrictions at roadworks are totally ignored most of the time."08 Jun 06:00 PM
New ZealandFreemans Bay hostel will house 52 homelessJames Liston Hostel in Freemans Bay has reopened after a $5m refurbishment.05 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Deputy Mayor has no time for people who try to talk Rotorua downHe's been called everything from poodle to puppet. Made with funding from NZ On Air.05 Jun 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWairoa: Will it turn itself into the little town that could?In the past it was about "managing the downwards spiral". No more.30 May 10:15 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Stepping out of Meng Foon's shadowRehette Stoltz wants to be the one who makes history. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 May 10:06 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe fight for Wellington: New political party formedThe Wellington Party will be launched next month to contest local body elections.30 May 10:00 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Could this be Gisborne's first Māori mayor?Meredith Akuhata-Brown is fighting for the top job. Made with funding from NZ On Air.30 May 07:53 AM
New ZealandCall to boycott bylaw: Freedom camping sites increase from 14 to 107The number of designated freedom camping sites in Auckland would increase from 14 to 107.28 May 08:11 AM
New Zealand$1m pilot scheme to boost local news coverageEight journalists are to be recruited to provide local democracy news from around NZ.26 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandWaikato councils face bigger election billWaikato councils say the health minister should pay for the extra election costs21 May 11:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHamilton Council sorry for its misleading OIA responsesLocal representatives say it's not good enough that council's releasing wrong information.21 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandBillboard stoush: Hamilton Mayor puts up more controversial signsHamilton Mayor Andrew King says his five billboards aren't electioneering.19 May 04:00 AM
New Zealand$60m Puhinui rail interchange promises faster journey to Auckland AirportPuhinui Rail Station will look very different by 2021.17 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLet's Get Wellington Moving - What does it mean?What you need to know about the $6.4 billion plan for Wellington's transport.16 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Call for more young councillors in RotoruaRotorua Councillor Tania Tapsell talks to Local Focus. Made with funding from NZ On Air.11 May 01:24 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Council halts Palm Beach plantingPāpāmoā councillors promise to consult locals. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 May 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsThe two big threats looming over $4.4b City Rail Link$4.4b CRL tunnel phase starts soon: what's ahead of the contractors06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGoff promises review of council-controlled organisations if re-electedThe review of CCOs is expected to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council sells central city building for $58mAuckland Council sells "surplus" CBD building for $58m.30 Apr 05:00 AM
EnvironmentHBRC candidate Hinewai Hawaikirangi hopes to create world our children deserveA Māori tourism operator has decided to run for the Hawke's Bay Regional Council.28 Apr 06:39 PM
CrimeTakeaway owners fined $1200 after breaching standardsOfficers realised the takeaway owners had tampered with the food grade certificate.25 Apr 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Snake oil salesmen and The Sopranos': Peter Jackson rails against $500m developmentSir Peter Jackson in fresh war of words over $500m Shelly Bay development.20 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Rotorua Mayor has unfinished businessChadwick wants 3rd term to finish what she started. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Mayoral runner-up aims for top spotReynold Macpherson discusses running for Rotorua Mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandMixed reactions to Government's shutdown of CGTThe Government has categorically rejected a capital gains tax earlier today.17 Apr 03:02 AM
OpinionBrian FallowBrian Fallow: Quick fix is no fix for our failing citiesCouncils say Govt's planned Development Authority is no substitute for reforming RMA.11 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandWest Coast rubbish to end up at bottom of ocean canyonThe 4km-deep undersea canyon of West Coast is home to key marine ecosystems.09 Apr 08:49 PM
New ZealandCouncillor Stuart Bell resigns six months before electionCouncillor quits, saying aspects are 'completely at odds with values I hold personally'.02 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Councillors taught about appropriate behaviour only six weeks agoCouncillors had just been reminded about their conduct when two sparked controversy.02 Apr 07:57 AM
BusinessCouncil flats 'setting the standard' for social housingFirst new social housing development in 30 years. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Apr 09:30 PM
New ZealandUnrest in the West: Battle lines drawn in liquor sales warA new battle is brewing over access to alcohol in Auckland.31 Mar 02:07 AM
