PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Wellington idealists are acting like a bully over Auckland's housingChris Bishop's housing targets for Auckland are seen as overly aggressive.30 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandKaipara councillor warns Northlanders face $4000-plus water ratesKaipara Council voted 6:2 to join Northland’s Local Water Done Well initiative.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'People over politics': Candidate's vision for Gisborne's futureShe co-owned a lifestyle store in Hong Kong, bringing in items from all over the world.30 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Wairoa chose to go solo on its water servicesWairoa will manage water through a local council-controlled organisation.30 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandTwo more candidates join Tararua mayoral raceCouncillor Steve Wallace and newbie Michael Spence announced their mayoral candidacy. 29 Jul 11:36 PM
New Zealand'We stress every time it rains': Neighbours' flooding fightTe Puke neighbours urge council to take action to stop flooding during heavy rain.29 Jul 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Why cancelling regional councils would be a very bad ideaOPINION: Imagine what would happen if regional councils were no more.29 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Significant risk': NZTA calls for East Coast animal owners to address wandering stockNZTA called on farmers to help prevent stock animals from becoming a “road statistic".29 Jul 05:00 AM
CrimePrivate prosecution against former council lawyer won’t include new allegationsChristopher Claydon failed to bring 20 new charges against George Swanepoel.29 Jul 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonBar’s licence suspended over chalkboard promoting 2-for-1 drinksThe council argued it was a criminal offence to advertise the discounted drinks publicly.29 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandParking fees rile resident: 'Over $2000 a year just to park outside my house'Councillors rejected resident permits, which would exempt parking charges.28 Jul 07:49 PM
New ZealandWhy Central Hawke's Bay's water plan may face significant changesWater rates were set to double by 2034, sparking resident outrage.28 Jul 06:00 PM
PoliticsGovernment to ban surcharges on card paymentsThe Government plans to ban surcharges on most in-store card payments by May next year. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:49 AM
PoliticsGovernment marks year of tax cutsPM Christopher Luxon urges doubling down on Government's plan to improve living standards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch28 Jul 04:13 AM
WorldSydney beaches could trial removal of shark nets this summerThe NSW Government asked councils to choose beaches for the trial.28 Jul 02:50 AM
WellingtonBullying, defamation, threats: Wellington City councillors worst in NZ for staff complaintsCouncillors have been accused of being inappropriate and intimidating to staff.27 Jul 11:22 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMount residents fret as future of prime site in limboDeveloper behind 8-storey apartment plan 'couldn’t come to an agreement' with council.25 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandIs $4 an hour too much to pay for car parking in central Whangārei?Business owners fear higher prices will keep customers from the CBD.25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Voting should be made easier, not more difficultOPINION: 'It’s clear they are not concerned this change will reduce voter turnout.'25 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: It's time to fully review our local government structureOPINION: But any changes must be the right ones for the right reasons.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'P for positive': Former public servant running for Gisborne councillor roleProctor, a former Inland Revenue worker, has been president of Moananui Longboarders since 1986.25 Jul 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyContrasting sites: New supermarket opens next to abandoned car lotScheme for three-level apartments on hold, awaiting further information about the project.25 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Turned the corner': $207b in NZ's infrastructure pipeline, PM tells contractors'The future for civil construction in New Zealand is bright.'24 Jul 08:01 PM
New ZealandUnit arrives in Huntly after 3 years to fix brown water issueOne resident says the brown water looks like 'mushroom soup without the cream'.24 Jul 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I want answers': Tensions rise as man refuses to leave council meetingA speaker demanded answers about a pit dispute on his property.24 Jul 04:52 AM
New ZealandNew Hawke's Bay coalition backs retention of Māori wardsHawke's Bay Today asked each mayoral candidate if they supported the group.24 Jul 04:19 AM
New ZealandLGNZ backs Tauranga mayor's call for council structure reviewMahé Drysdale emphasised designing a system that works for local communities.23 Jul 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Really improve things': Early off-ramp opening for Pāpāmoa commutersCouncillor Steve Morris says it will ease evening traffic bottlenecks.23 Jul 02:28 AM
New ZealandCouncillor accused of hate crime by woman in IsraelNandor Tānczos says he received a courtesy call from the Whakatāne Police.22 Jul 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Can citizens’ assemblies improve local government decision-making?OPINION: Whanganui's council paid 40 people $500 to come up with a recommendation or two.22 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandPrepare for pyrotechnics: Fireworks business owner joins Hastings mayoralty raceDarrin Wilson's a car and furniture upholsterer, fireworks salesman and motorbike racer.22 Jul 02:44 AM
Auckland'Financial ruins': Mayoral staffer's $560k company collapse under fireLiquidators reported the company had no assets and owed $559,739 to Inland Revenue.22 Jul 12:20 AM
AgribusinessKūmara growers ready for new freshwater farm rules, industry leader saysPlans must assess freshwater risks and report to regional councils.21 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Huge problems': Business owners upset over paid parking planSeveral streets and avenues to have new two-hour limits, with fines starting at $20.21 Jul 06:00 PM
