New ZealandGisborne District Council does not back LGNZ campaign against rates-cappingGisborne residents face an average 9.95% rate increase this year.21 Jul 04:00 AM
Auckland'A terrible decision': Opponent group appeals rich-listers' private helipad approval About 4000 signatures back the petition to prohibit residential helipads.21 Jul 03:11 AM
New ZealandThe council with just one candidate as deadline for nominations loomsNominations for the election closes in 11 days.21 Jul 02:56 AM
New Zealand'PR stunt': Opposition slams Govt's $6b infrastructure announcementChristopher Luxon defends mega construction plan amid Opposition backlash.20 Jul 08:50 PM
New ZealandThe Kiwi town that's boiled water for 10 yearsKāeo marks 10 years under boil-water notice with no end in sight.20 Jul 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatt Whineray: Govt can't be de facto insurer of property after weather eventsOPINION: Current ad hoc buyout policies have led to inconsistent outcomes for communities.20 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWhy Auckland's roaming dog issue is spiralling out of controlSPCA stresses national investment needed for effective desexing.19 Jul 05:18 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why a new slave labour commissioner won't change anythingOPINION: Labour's anti-slavery bill misses the mark.18 Jul 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Experience, not noise': Diane Calvert joins Wellington mayoralty raceA few weeks ago, Calvert said she wouldn't run for mayor. She's changed her mind.18 Jul 09:59 PM
New ZealandPraise for restaurant's response after former deputy mayor dies at family dinnerHis family say he will leave a legacy of kindness, and he was surrounded by it to the end.18 Jul 07:18 PM
New ZealandThe 2.2% dream: What we would need to sacrifice to get the lowest rate rise in NZThe biggest battleground at Hawke’s Bay’s local elections will be rates.18 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandHow Gisborne plans to engage youth voters in the local body electionsOver 40% of Gisborne residents are under 29, but they're under-represented.18 Jul 06:00 AM
New Zealand'No tattoos, no spinach': Napier deputy mayor hailed as a 'Superhuman'Annette Brosnan has won top individual local government award but she's stepping down.18 Jul 04:03 AM
New Zealand'Now or never': Damon Harvey running for mayor of Hastings'Times are tough and we must have a strong and supportive council there for its people.'18 Jul 01:14 AM
New ZealandSensors for real-time flood monitoring installed on Havelock North streamsResidents can access a dashboard for stream data, starting in September.18 Jul 12:51 AM
New ZealandHe's NZ's longest-serving councillor – and he's not done yetRotorua's Trevor Maxwell will go beyond 50 years as a councillor if re-elected.17 Jul 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Will it take someone to die?': 85yo's fears after home demolished by airborne carA former occupant says it's the third time the house has been hit by a car17 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Bishop puts boot into councils as rates table reveals biggest hikesOPINION: It's been the week for bashing local government – although not without cause.17 Jul 12:42 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNick Clark: Towards a system that respects property rights – tidy tweaks or real change?OPINION: Freshwater reforms propose balancing environmental, social and economic factors.16 Jul 09:00 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Demise of open-plan classrooms and reviving our interest in local governmentTrish Sherson and Dave Letele join Ryan Bridge to talk open-plan classrooms, getting people voting in local body elections and payment surcharges. Video / Herald NOWWatch16 Jul 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: I managed four MIQ hotels during Covid, it was a shamblesMIQ operations faced leadership and communication challenges, causing confusion.16 Jul 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Tipping point to extinction': Orca expert fears marina fast-track applicationDr Visser warns the marina could be the 'tipping point to extinction' for orca.16 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow new speed limits are making Hastings schools saferThe changes are part of Hastings' early rollout of lower speed limits.16 Jul 03:49 AM
New ZealandWatch: Member of public rams allegedly stolen vehicle in Gisborne"We strongly discourage people from taking matters into their own hands."16 Jul 03:00 AM
PoliticsChris Bishop tells councils to stop plan changes ahead of RMA reformsThe Government pauses council plan changes ahead of the new RMA coming into effect.16 Jul 12:36 AM
WorldNew York city-run stores: Zohran Mamdani's plan for affordable food in detailThe mayoral candidate proposes city-run grocery stores in each of NYC's five boroughs.15 Jul 11:13 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Hiding from the council': Rotorua's secret pod shelter for homelessThe council says that like all accommodation, the Village of Hope needs consent.15 Jul 09:44 PM
PoliticsLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor Mahé Drysdale calls for a review of local government sectorLGNZ Conference: Tauranga Mayor calls for a review of local government sector. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Jul 08:14 PM
New ZealandNo arrests over suspicious fire which destroyed Napier homeThe house burned down twice in a year. An investigation into the latest fire has finished.15 Jul 01:43 AM
Auckland‘Disheartening’: Vandalism acts costing ratepayers thousandsMultiple sports fields and walking tracks have been torn up by cars and quad bikes.15 Jul 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGisborne councillor Colin Alder considers another run for mayorNominations for the election close at noon on August 1.14 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandCity to Farm - how leftovers are giving back to the landClassrooms, care homes, cafes and countryside collaboration turning waste into a resource.14 Jul 03:16 AM
New ZealandTeen's 900km ride for Māori wards ends with cheers at ParliamentHe delivered a support letter to Parliament, and was greeted by Chris Hipkins.14 Jul 12:34 AM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to media following ACT Party “Free & Equal” RallyActing PM David Seymour speaks to the media following ACT Party flagship annual event, the “Free & Equal” Rally. Video / NZ HeraldWatch13 Jul 03:08 AM
