New Zealand‘Actually flabbergasted’: Rotorua CAB manager honoured for decades of serviceJane Richards appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her work.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandChristmas Appeal: Those who 'have so little' but their 'hearts are turned towards giving'Locals donate almost $90k in food and gifts, many giving from places of scarcity.23 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Cleaning the 'hood': The youth-led effort transforming city streetsOrganiser Thomas Peato says a healthy environment helps mould a healthy mind.18 Dec 09:11 PM
PoliticsRevealed: Councils expected to foot a near $48 billion bill for Local Water Done Well30 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Abuse and low pay’: Why some council roles struggle to attract candidatesWatch08 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRegion's tourism operators make strong showing in national awardsFour businesses operating around Rotorua and Taupō are finalists in NZ Tourism Awards.14 Sep 06:00 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
Herald NOWLocal Government nominations open on FridayQueenstown Lakes District Council Candidate Lyal Cocks talks to Ryan Bridge about upcoming Local Body ElectionsWatch02 Jul 07:54 PM
New ZealandOn The Up: 'We were very humbled': Rural country store wins business hero awardSettlers Way Country Store won the regional 2025 Prospa Local Business Hero Award.04 Jun 11:00 PM
PoliticsAndrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaignThe former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.17 May 02:30 AM
New Zealand'Critical election': The six men vying to be Wellington’s next mayorOne candidate believes Wellington is dying.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandDown the drain: Ripped out water meters almost cost town drinking supplyPolice are investigating and would like to hear from anyone with information.09 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry won't run againBarry says he’s been thinking about it for a year and has ruled out a run for Parliament.09 Apr 08:36 PM
New Zealand'Clear breach': Councillor in hot water over leaked sewage proposalThe council plans to discharge 12,000 cubic metres of sewage daily.28 Mar 06:30 AM
New ZealandSH2 commuters frustrated by 'terrible' traffic – but pragmatic'Eventually, we’ll have a roundabout', one resident said.16 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandProposal to rename Petone and Auckland suburb thrown outThe Petone proposal was put forward as a correction to a historical 'misspelling'.17 Dec 10:17 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau appears to like Instagram comments suggesting Govt intervention a 'hit-job'The mayor's account has since un-liked the comments.22 Oct 10:18 PM
New ZealandDecision to rename Petone to Pito one referred to ministerThe New Zealand Geographic Board met on the name change yesterday.15 Oct 09:33 PM
New ZealandResource consent lodged to expand Petone KmartThe application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.09 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councilsOfficials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a yearOne broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.09 Sep 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessThe distillery turning bread waste into award-winning spiritsJenny McDonald and Sue Stockwell talk to the Herald about their upcycling liquor business.01 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandLimited engagement with iwi on Three Waters replacement - officials'The Government intends to engage with iwi/Māori and report back in late 2024.'22 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor not sure 'lavish' bus shelters with living roofs would be approved today, minister calls the shelters 'crazy'A Paraparaumu Community Board member called it 'gold plated'.21 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil officers recommend using debt to fund raised pedestrian crossingsNZTA advised the council it would not fund "raised safety platforms".05 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'Remote' building inspections bring pluses and minuses, industry leader saysJohn Gray urges 'greater consequences' for lawbreakers as the Govt removes red tape.08 Jul 11:47 PM
EntertainmentAll the Aotearoa Music Awards winners announcedWho took home New Zealand's most prestigious music awards?30 May 10:05 AM
EntertainmentWatch live: All the action from the Aotearoa Music Awards 2024From the red carpet to inside the venue, follow all the coverage of the Tūī awards.30 May 06:28 AM
