ConstructionWhich towns will become mini cities?Auckland is preparing for a new housing boom on the rural fringes of the city.05 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Mayor ahead of the game on forecast population declineRotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 07:06 AM
PoliticsCHB councillors question co-operative dealSome blast agreement as 'bunkum' but others see it as a useful framework27 Feb 05:45 PM
OpinionEditorial: Ardern gives party a face liftThe Mt Albert byelection has given Jacinda Ardern the street credibility to give Labour a fresh young face in its leadership.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMixed reaction to water-quality planSome say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.26 Feb 06:58 PM
SportYachting: Centre hits yet another hurdleThe troubled Yachting New Zealand high performance centre has hit another hurdle, with the national body likely to have to reapply for funding.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt's 'resistance' to online votingA veteran Auckland councillor is concerned change is being held back by political fears of activating young voters.22 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandHastings mayor standing for Nats in TukitukiLawrence Yule will take on Labour candidate Anna Lork for the seat.21 Feb 08:55 AM
Sport$70m cricket oval not a priority for GoffPlans to spend up to $70 million on a boutique cricket oval for test matches at Western Springs has received a knock back from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.21 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandWait, what? There's a byelection?With a week to go, the Mt Albert byelection is shaping up as the quietest and most inconsequential on record.17 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuBrash speech returns to Orewa themesDon Brash returns to the same place, Orewa, to deliver the same sort of speech, but this time as spokesman for Hobson's Pledge.14 Feb 06:00 AM
BDBDBusinessGovernment backs fast-track UDAsThe Government is backing locally controlled urban development authorities to fight the slow speed of new city housing and infrastructure.14 Feb 01:24 AM
BusinessVictoria Crone's new top jobFollowing her unsuccessful bid for Mayoralty, Vic Crone has landed the top job at Callaghan Innovation as chief executive.09 Feb 01:01 AM
New ZealandCoast local govt review 'waste of money'The Local Government Commission's review of the structure of local government on the West Coast is a "complete waste of money", says Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.01 Feb 03:36 AM
New ZealandWilliams: Political gig a career highlightComedian Guy Williams says his MCing of the Labour-Greens State of the Nation event was one of his best-ever gigs.29 Jan 07:54 AM
New ZealandNZ's next 'super-city' council?The Otago Regional Council's very existence is on the line as the Dunedin City Council considers the merits of a unitary council for the city.26 Jan 09:57 PM
OpinionBryce Edwards'Time to punish career-hopping MPs'Political Roundup: Should politicians be free to hop in and out of elected office when it suits their career interests?24 Jan 12:16 AM
New ZealandBikes a great way to get around signsDevonport shopkeepers have turned to bicycles to promote their stores after a council push to cut down on signboards cluttering up the footpath.14 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandAndrew Williams, mayor turned landlordFormer North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams has shifted to Taupo and is now taking guests and his and wife Jane's Fairbairn House.11 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandHorowhenua mayor 'dead in the water'The Horowhenua mayor's troubles are likely to only get worse, following a deputy mayor pick that left the council bitterly divided08 Dec 04:14 AM
New ZealandOpposition tributes hide excitementLabour appear quietly thrilled about the prospect of a National Party without John Key.05 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandFormer donor chasing shock Roskill winBusinessman Roshan Nauhria has for years donated to political parties but he has now put that financial muscle behind his own People's Party.30 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouncil reacts to $500k brand backlashA Council executive has responded to backlash against the spending of $500,000 on a new slogan, saying it is a small part of a bigger "Auckland Story".15 Nov 03:28 AM
New ZealandSeymour slams Auckland Council over sloganACT Leader David Seymour has slammed Auckland Council bureaucrats for spending $500,000 coming up with Auckland's new slogan.12 Nov 12:04 AM
New ZealandGovt will buy more motels to house homelessThe Government will buy up to three more motels and construct modular housing as part of a new $300 million investment in emergency housing.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen dad is NZ's youngest politicianAs a high school drop-out and teenage parent, Dunedin 19-year-old Ryan Jones has not followed the most conventional path to politics.04 Nov 09:03 PM
New ZealandFast-fire politics: Sworn in and quitsIs this the shortest term in office ever? Lucy Schwaner was sworn in, then walked out less than half an hour later03 Nov 09:34 PM
KahuTale of two cities: Homeless and GoffA hundred metres away from the mayoral pomp and ceremony of Phil Goff being sworn in, a group of homeless men were bedding down for the night.01 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Jump off the brandwagonCOMMENT: The idea that a perfect brand, will magically make citizens feel great and suck tourists and businessmen down to this country, seems rather silly.01 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Dairy farmer to lead water discussions in the BayThe chairman of the Bay of Plenty Regional Council Doug Leeder explains that the water quality issue is a problem everybody needs to get their heads around, whether they live in a rural or urban environment. Made with funding from NZ On Air.27 Oct 01:14 AM
New ZealandEditorial: Freedom campers welcome touristsA hike in the freedom camping season is upon us - and so too the many perceptions that plague this travelling community. The thrifty 25 Oct 04:18 PM
New ZealandGastro water inquiry underwayWork to uncover answers on the Havelock North water contamination incident which caused over 5000 people to become ill is under way25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rates becoming 'unsustainable'Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.21 Oct 05:03 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rates becoming 'unsustainable'Whanganui mayor Hamish McDouall wants a debate around how local government is funded in the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Oct 05:00 AM
