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Council assets could be discounted for housing entity
The public will soon have a say on a joint venture housing proposal.
AI tool used to help with Gisborne’s woody debris problem
GDC has used AI to help get on top of the woody debris issue impacting Tairāwhiti.
‘Bad for our kids’: Principal backs alcohol ban near school
Police handled 755 alcohol-related incidents in Kaitī from 2019 to 2024.
Marlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissed
The bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.
16 homes in path of recommended Wairoa floodway
Crown manager and Wairoa council have endorsed a 170m-wide, 2m-deep floodway.
PM seeking investment from wealthy foreigners through new immigration changes
The Government is relaxing immigration settings to encourage wealthy foreigners to invest in New Zealand businesses. Video / NZ Herald
‘Rebuilding my relationship with the Greens’ - Tory Whanau’s bid for a second term
She is rebuilding relationships with the party after championing controversial policies.
Devastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fire
Douglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.
The economist who wants to be Auckland’s first Māori mayor
Auckland councillor Kerrin Leoni opposes the sale of strategic assets like airport shares.
Otago community ‘devastated’ after fire destroys Roxburgh town hall - world’s longest running cinema
The town hall was home to the world's longest-running cinema.
Suspected vandalism leaves new trees stripped bare
The newly planted trees were stripped bare of branches and leaves this week.
For the chop: 90-year-old magnolia at Botanical Gardens to be removed
'Assessments by several tree experts confirmed the damage posed a serious safety risk.'
Wayne Brown quashes reports he expects Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson to step down
Brown and Simpson are expected to meet over the next day or two.
Couple fined $20k for illegal building work, say they didn’t need consent as they are ‘sovereign citizens’
Councils were 'seeing a surge' of sovereignty citizenship arguments.
‘An easy $800’: Gisborne records 921 dog infringement notices
There are 6114 dog owners with 10,994 registered dogs in Gisborne.
The time must fit the crime: Walk Without Fear ambassador Israel Adesanya speaks on Crimes Bill
A message from Eugene Bareman and Israel Adesanya re the Crimes Amendment Bill. Video / Supplied
Tauranga’s first Māori ward councillor resigns
He was elected in July but has not been able to take up the role due to illness.
Dogs stuck on river sandbank saved by eagle-eyed local and waka ama crew
The wandering dogs probably ran from attacking wasps to become stranded.
Gang patch legislation means gang insignia headstone ban
Gang insignia on headstones established before the Gangs Act 2024 was passed can stay.
Saying goodbye to the last mayor of Te Puke
Family and friends remember a man passionate about his community.
Gisborne plan changes propose ‘significant urban growth’
Public engagement on the Tairāwhiti Resource Management Plan review is now open.
'Desley for mayor': Simpson not ruling out Auckland mayoralty bid, campaign website registered
Simpson told the Herald it was a 'bit soon' to make a decision.
‘Perfect storm‘: What Wellington’s Crown observer said in his first report
Observer surprised the council hasn't totally wilted under the pressure it's facing.
Sweetwater Aquifer getting water into Kaitāia homes soon – council
After two false starts, water from Sweetwater Aquifer is set to flow into Kaitāia homes.
'Not funny': Mystery sign bandit alters street names into crude words
More than 30 street signs have been hit, costing the council thousands in repairs.
Analysis: Familiar face causes a stir in Wellington’s mayoral race
Justin Lester says he doesn't intend to run for the mayoralty again but won't rule it out.
Iwi-council partnership ‘nothing to be feared’
'We are not rushing this through by stealth and we are not trying to hide anything.'