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
New ZealandTangata whenua representative, academics, support Hastings moveNgaio Tiuka says intolerance of Te Ao Maori is obsolete and should be ignored28 Mar 11:07 PM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Security after the mosque attacksVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Mar 10:48 PM
New ZealandQC: Councils at risk of lawsuits over climate inactionCouncils may face lawsuits if the Government doesn't help them prepare for climate change.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's rising seas: Insurance warning as 43,000 at riskMore than 43,000 Aucklanders - and growing - at risk of rising seas under climate change.24 Mar 01:09 AM
New Zealand'This is not us!': Brian Tamaki slams Muslim call to prayerDestiny Church's Brian Tamaki slams Muslim call to prayer.21 Mar 09:07 PM
New ZealandHow the world is responding to Christchurch attackIn the wake of the incredible horror last week, the world has shown its true colours17 Mar 02:03 AM
New ZealandProtest rising over 'concrete pad' in Mount MaunganuiSaga continues for the controversial green space. Made with funding from NZ On Air.13 Mar 04:08 AM
New ZealandReport echoes councils' call for help prepare for rising seasOECD report adds weight to councils' call for more government help to face rising seas.07 Mar 12:58 AM
OpinionEditorial: Builders rightly reject Govt's training planComment: Industry rightly resists losing control of its workforce training.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff's re-election bid to cost an extra $5 a week for householdsRates to rise from 2.5 per cent a year in Goff's first term to 3.5pc in second term.03 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGoff launches bid for second mayoralty term - with rates increase in his sightsPhil Goff places trust high on the campaign in contest against John Tamihere.03 Mar 01:30 AM
New Zealand'It's game on': Tamihere labels Goff 'a puppet for central government'Tamihere says there are huge problems in Auckland that Goff has "totally neglected".02 Mar 07:22 PM
OpinionLeighton Smith: Auckland Transport an 'administrative state'COMMENT: What sort of governance do you want affecting your life?01 Mar 04:00 PM