New ZealandQEII Trust mulling legal action over rates rowThe QEII National Trust pondering court action over council move to scrap rates discounts.14 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandOmbudsman to investigate stadium secrecyChief Ombudsman will investigate councillors' complaints over CBD stadium report.14 Jun 02:21 AM
New ZealandKāpiti council may subsidise airlineGuy Burns said council should focus on core services.12 Jun 06:49 AM
New ZealandHamilton park plan audit done, but council will not reveal outcomeCouncil refuses to reveal details of audit into park expansion.06 Jun 08:36 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport releases more information into staff dismissalHerald tip led to investigation by Auckland Transport and a team leader being dismissed.05 Jun 05:01 AM
New ZealandPhil Goff defends stadium report accessAuckland's Mayor is being told to stop his secret squirrel behaviour over stadium report.04 Jun 11:09 PM
Capital markets reportA valuable contributor to infrastructureBoth central and local government face a significant infrastructure funding dilemma.30 May 05:00 PM
OpinionSimon WilsonUnexpected hope for West LynnA solution is at hand for the planning fiasco of West Lynn village - and it's very good.25 May 12:00 AM
CompaniesPlastic stockpiles growing after China banStockpiled plastic a 'scary' nationwide problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.20 May 08:15 PM
New ZealandLevel the playing field for Māori wards, MPs toldFormer New Plymouth Mayor Andrew Judd seeks better representation in the council.15 May 11:13 PM
EditorialEditorial: Big drive to improve cityEDITORIAL: Auckland tourism is aiming to be better, not just bigger.11 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRates rises no solution to local government funding shortagesLocal Government Minister: "Simply raising rates is not the solution."11 May 12:30 AM
New ZealandMind your language: The eight naughty words Council redactedHamilton City Council has reluctantly released its list of eight forbidden words.10 May 07:29 AM
Freight and logisticsRisky business: Aussie example shows how quickly tram projects can derailAustralasia's biggest tram project in dispute08 May 11:05 PM
Freight and logisticsSuper Fund wants aboard $6b tram planNZ Super Fund could follow Australian lead in terms of investing in infrastructure.08 May 10:06 PM
PoliticsCouncil manager to learn from the AussiesThe exchange with Western Downs Regional Council will happen later this year08 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandHamilton City Council censors public feedbackSome city councillors say censorship of public submissions doesn't make sense.07 May 02:18 AM
New ZealandNew Govt water plan would curb intensificationTough measures aim to control pollution in rural waterways.06 May 03:47 AM
PoliticsWe could do with something new on regional council horizonWhanganui should split from Horizons with the district council expanding its role03 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandControversial Mudtopia festival scrappedMud festival which controversially imported mud from Korea lost $570,000 plus.03 May 04:27 AM
EnvironmentRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?Councils have perfected pretending they're doing something meaningful about water quality02 May 05:00 PM
KahuMayor frustrated by Māori ward 'myths'Palmerston North Mayor settles Māori ward myths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.02 May 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Are you deaf or just stupid?': Mayor's fiery outburstThe feisty exchange came during a debate over a travel bill.02 May 02:21 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Why the 'h' do they bother?COMMENT: Some of dullest minds in the country found at local government tables.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMajor Govt water review: Sector asks for new regulatorCall follows revelations that three quarters of a million Kiwis are drinking unsafe water.01 May 02:09 AM
KahuMaori/Crown relations focus of Whanganui huiKelvin Davis is keen to hear ideas from the public about improving Maori/Crown relations.30 Apr 11:00 PM
KahuYour say: Bigotry, intolerance and council attendanceReaders have their say on religious intolerance; racial 'privilege'; and Israel Folau29 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandGoff promotes 11.5c regional fuel taxPhil Goff has got out of his sickbed to promote a 11.5c fuel tax in Auckland.19 Apr 05:41 AM
New ZealandKing won't respond to questions about his potential rate savingsHamilton mayor won't respond to questions about rates savings.18 Apr 08:57 AM
New ZealandAuckland road deaths, injuries at crisis point"Vision Zero is the idea that there shouldn't be any deaths on our roads."18 Apr 08:15 AM
New ZealandYoung guns gear up for byelection battleYoung and ambitious, Northcote candidates are revealed.15 Apr 05:00 PM
EmploymentTaranaki business boss to PM: 'Work with us, not against us'Mayor: "We expected a conversation about a planned transition to a low-carbon economy."12 Apr 02:25 AM
PoliticsHalf-way mark: 'It's bloody tough'Horowhenua mayor talks about the past, future and change. Made with funding from NZ On Air11 Apr 02:30 AM
