Residents invited to cross Hamilton's newest bridge before it opens to traffic
The bridge is part of the Peacocke Programme, which will eventually house 20,000 people.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromGovernment
Embassy staffer says NZ Govt ‘failed’ after Korean diplomat convicted of sexually assaulting him
The staffer told the Herald the 2017 assault left him with PTSD and unable to work.
Exploding liability: Fletcher paying $168m for Perth pipe disaster
Iplex will pay 80%, Western Australian Government to pay 20% to help homeowner victims.
live
'Fantastic legacy': PM says Māori King Tūheitia was respected, appreciated by all
The Māori monarch had been in hospital recovering from heart surgery.
UK workers to gain right to a four-day work week
The Conservatives warned this approach could leave businesses 'petrified'.
Hundreds likely to be sleeping in cars after leaving emergency housing
About 200 whānau who are unaccounted for are probably sleeping in cars, garages.
Treaty Principles Bill: Pākehā Treaty group calls out David Seymour’s ‘divisive’ politics
Te Tiriti Is Us defends Treaty of Waitangi against proposed prinicples bill.
Parents of disabled kids ‘horrified’ at residential care restrictions after funding freeze
The Government says it's a temporary measure and that there's capacity in the system.
Editorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengers
OPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.
'Kicked to the kerb': Disability advocates unhappy with funding freeze
'Even if it was $5000, that would have helped get it off the ground.'
Police drop investigation into National MP
National MP David MacLeod's failed to disclose $178,394 in donations.
Audrey Young: The mother of all political questions - Hipkins wades into Māori sovereignty debate
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the controversial comments that won't go away.
'Epitome of arrogance': Govt to ‘get tough’ on parking rule-breakers, hikes fine by 400%
The Government has laid out what types of car parking fines are going up.
Māori concerned at the 'desecration' of wāhi tapu by sewage scheme
Local MP urges council to stop the works at Lake Rotokākahi.
Environment Canterbury stands firm on iwi councillors
ECan rejects proposal to oust Ngāi Tahu representatives.
Letters: Shallow politics in PM's council spending rebuke
OPINION: 'We have no idea what the Government believes are council luxuries.'
Du Val Group: High Court to decide if interim receivership documents can be made public
Judge prepares to hear arguments in Hamilton on Monday.
Labour not sure about calls for politicians to be less political over infrastructure
Chris Bishop wants bipartisanship, other parties say he should look in the mirror.
'Communist judge': Barristers want action after ministers' comments on judiciary
It comes after Shane Jones referred to one High Court Judge as a 'communist'.
Rob Campbell: Cross-party or apolitical policies in economy is mistaken and even dangerous
Rob Campbell believes bi-partisan politics is the only way forward
Health NZ calls for voluntary redundancies following overspend
A commissioner replaced the Health New Zealand board in July.
Top public servant refuses to answer questions on Government's Treaty agenda
The Crown's witness chose not to comment at Waitangi Tribunal hearing.
North Island communities face uncertain futures over mill shutdowns
Raetihi is fighting for survival over WPI decision.
Letters: The real local council priorities; sad state of energy supply
OPINION: 'It is unfortunate that the dominant tower in the city is the casino tower.'
Chlöe Swarbrick: Christopher Luxon is gaslighting the country
OPINION: The energy crisis is driven by relentless corporate profiteering.
Pacific Islands Forum: Foreign Minister invited to New Caledonia, officials to meet French ambassador
It comes as communications to the island of Christopher Luxon's retreat improve.
Labour's tax policy debate: capital gains tax and wealth tax under discussion
Chris Hipkins confirms Labour debates varied taxes, including capital gains.
Property Insider: ‘Wind pressure’ on Seascape; Du Val estimated to owe $250m; new Ikea roof
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson explains what steps the council will take on the skyscraper.
Fintech aims to break down banking barriers
Financial services company Debut is applying to become a New Zealand bank.
'Do Pākehā get stopped?': Armed police stop Māori ex-cop who was out jogging
Former cop Steve Alers says he was stopped for no good reason.
Willie Jackson: Chris Hipkins points out truth about sovereignty
OPINION: The Labour leader accepts what is right.
Chris Hipkins claims 'Māori did not cede sovereignty’
Labour leader: 'That doesn’t mean that the Crown doesn’t have sovereignty now.'
Editorial: A traffic light system could apply to others' behaviours
OPINION: What if Kiwis scored political parties with a green, orange, red barometer?
Government to fast-track consent process for new liquified natural gas terminal
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces the Government is to fast-track the consent process for a new liquified natural gas terminal. Video / Mark Mitchell