EducationStudents become councillors for the day12 junior students from Poroti School take a seat around council table for a day.14 Aug 12:32 AM
EnvironmentSummer swimming: one in four spots unsafeAlmost 25 per cent of Hawke's Bay's monitored swimming spots were deemed unsafe.12 Aug 08:00 PM
OpinionLight rail way ahead for better citySomething will have to give when planning project and, initially, it could be painful.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionHiring cars is a better way to end bluesAuckland's congestion can be solved by hiring cars rather than owning them.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCEO pockets extra $60,000, no rise for others yetThe PSA says Hamilton council staff think a 15 per cent pay rise for its CEO is unfair.08 Aug 07:20 AM
New ZealandHamilton City Council's chief now on $440kHamilton City Council CEO's salary has risen 33 per cent in three years.31 Jul 11:22 PM
SportCommunity sport dispute rumbles onLawyers for a community sports body have questioned the status of its Auckland paymaster28 Jul 06:15 AM
New ZealandCompulsory cat registration one step closerProposal that could lead to microchipping, registration for cats became a official policy.26 Jul 02:01 AM
PoliticsByelection on the cards after board member resignsResigning Rural Community Board member Euan McLachlan says job offer was too good to miss.25 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandWonky footpath no joke for councillorTradies say subdivision's curving path a bit of a joke but not everyone is laughing.25 Jul 07:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Councils must walk climate talkCOMMENT: Is your local council doing enough about mitigating effects of climate change?25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEuthanasia debate unlikely this termAs Parliament comes to its final weeks, National is hoping to make few final law changes.25 Jul 05:18 AM
New ZealandYule's last day as Local Govt NZ presidentHastings mayor receives excellence award upon standing down as LGNZ president.24 Jul 06:00 PM
KahuSamoan politician claims discriminationA Samoan politician says her skin colour led to discrimination at a conference in Auckland24 Jul 06:07 AM
Sport'The losers in this will be the children'Funding row threatens kids sport in already under-resourced part of Auckland.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsIntervention urged for Far North councilPetition will urge minister Tolley to take control of 'dysfunctional' local body.19 Jul 10:00 PM
New ZealandBridges rebuffs secret mining plan allegationsSimon Bridges has rebuffed claims of secret development plans for conservation land.12 Jul 02:14 AM
New ZealandHundreds gather to farewell Frank RyanFrank Ryan, the father of Lucy Lawless and a long-time local politician, died on Friday.10 Jul 10:55 PM
New Zealand'Coherent plan' needed for cat controlIdeas raised to control cats aren't enough to do the job, ecologist Mark Bellingham says.10 Jul 06:11 AM
BusinessEMA launches election manifesto for businessThe Employers and Manufacturers Association has released a top list 10 of election issues05 Jul 05:00 PM
KahuMaori ward fight to go on, says councillorSoraya Peke-Mason says battle will continue despite Green MP's bill being voted down.05 Jul 01:00 AM
BusinessProposal to fast track house buildsA proposed Special Housing Accord could speed up consents and see more homes built.04 Jul 07:51 PM
ConstructionTauranga tops in speedy subdivisionsTwo more subdivisions are proposed for Greerton and Papamoa involving 403 homes.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PoliticsNapier council draws flak over rates riseNapier's rates hike of 5 per cent is council taking "the easy option" - lobby group.03 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandFeedback wanted on skate-park proposalLocals pleased council seeking reaction to its proposal for city-centre park.02 Jul 11:46 PM
New ZealandCouncil, Government create new CRL entityTwo central government ministers make agreement with Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.30 Jun 09:51 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Hastings Mayor Lawrence Yule's last week at the topHastings Mayor steps down for National candidacy. Made with funding from NZ On Air.22 Jun 04:25 AM
Freight and logisticsWhat was container one million?Port of Tauranga the first in New Zealand to handle a million containers in a year.21 Jun 12:00 AM
OpinionDunleavy: Auckland as it could be in my dreamsA vision of Auckland and its local government in 2025 as told by Terry Dunleavy.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PoliticsRatepayers ready to pay for clean-upsThe regional council will hear oral submissions on the 2017-2018 Annual Plan today.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandControl your costs Joyce tells councilSteven Joyce gives advice to Auckland Council to lift its contribution.07 Jun 07:51 AM
BDBDBusinessLocal govt seeks help for water infrastructureNZ's local authorities face a $100 billion-plus to replace ageing water pipes.06 Jun 12:03 AM
New ZealandFuture of golf course heading to courtGolfers are taking legal action to keep Mt Albert property an 18-hole golf course.30 May 04:10 AM
