New ZealandLocal Focus: Desperately seeking DannevirkeDannevirke is in Tararua District. Or is it?04 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandWaikato council chairman accused of 'racist' comments against MāoriRimmington has 'unreservedly apologised' for offence caused by his comments about Māori.02 Dec 01:25 AM
KahuHorizons adds two Māori councillor rolesComposition of next Horizons council open to appeal - to be made final in April next year.29 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt to keep mayoral car despite suspended licenceNZTA confirmed this week his licence had been suspended following days of speculation.25 May 07:13 AM
New ZealandLocal Government code of conduct complaints a 'monster'Complaints range from whether buffet dinners were actually lavish to attacks on Facebook.03 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil looks at elected members' childcare costsHamilton City Council to vote on giving elected members a childcare allowance.15 Mar 05:10 AM
New ZealandCouncillors reveal history of intimidation and abuse after death threatMessages have led them to carry personal security devices and have their homes checked.15 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Treated like an idiot': Man fights council over cracked home'I'm just absolutely gobsmacked at how little rights you have as a ratepayer.'29 Aug 04:32 AM
New ZealandUrgent water summit too short notice for double-booked Auckland CouncilAuckland Council and Watercare say the can't make the last-minute water summit.28 Jun 05:18 AM
New ZealandRough sleeping all but eliminated in NZ in six weeks of lockdownThe Covid crisis has had a silver lining: Nearly every rough sleeper has been housed.21 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMulti-billion-dollar red flag over Wellington's water woes2014 report revealed $2.6b needed to fix asbestos cement pipes, or ones in poor condition.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Crowded field for Hawke's Bay DHB electionThe Hawke's Bay DHB election has a record field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.29 Sep 09:41 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommendedCan infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.19 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandCouncil boss powerless to turn down whopping $57,000 pay riseMayor insists council boss is worth new salary of $444,000.22 Aug 08:08 PM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: To be blunt $495,000 is not a big salary for a council bossCOMMENT: Who on Earth would anyone want to run a dysfunctional council any way?25 Jul 06:18 PM
KahuLocal Focus: Meng Foon on lunches, blackmailing gang members and te reo MāoriGisborne treasure Meng Foon in his last days as mayor. Made with funding from NZ On Air.12 Jun 08:09 PM
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 ZealandMayor accused of giving 'jobs for the boys'Hamilton mayor Andrew King accused of being "ageist" after promoting new councillor.25 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandBid to break away from Auckland failsLocal Government Commission rejects secession bids by Northern Rodney and Waiheke Island.30 Nov 02:30 AM
New ZealandEnglish tipped to remain National leaderBill English is tipped to be strongly endorsed to remain National leader.23 Oct 06:30 AM
New ZealandNorth Rodney breakaway bid: Rates hike warningWinston Peters is "where we need him", independence group says.08 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandEuthanasia debate unlikely this termAs Parliament comes to its final weeks, National is hoping to make few final law changes.25 Jul 05:18 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
OpinionJanet Charman: Avondale needs a good use of its last prime siteI live in the go-to suburb for "gentrification" comedy. Even a house in naff Avondale is now unaffordable.18 May 08:52 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Year Zero plan shafts Auckland's heritageBrian Rudman asks, how many buildings does the panel think can penetrate a viewshaft before the view becomes as extinct as the volcano we can no longer see?21 Jul 09:31 PM
KahuSuper white men's clubIt is a city that prides itself on its diverse ethnic communities, but Auckland is run by a club of white men living in the wealthy suburbs.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCapital rejects super city planA super city proposal for Wellington scrapped in favour of less rigorous change is being lamented as a lost opportunity.09 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for Wellington super city 'very weak'There is strong opposition to a proposed Wellington super city, a survey has shown.24 Feb 12:23 AM
New ZealandInvestigation found gaps in dataQuestions remain about missing evidence and gaps in the Judith Collins investigation.25 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: One man's dream a nightmare for poor studentsAs the Labour Party goes through its latest leader selection circus, could I suggest they avoid anyone who admits to having visions.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandBrown's gym in spotlightAuckland ratepayers have paid $5200 to provide a personal gym for Mayor Len Brown in the Auckland Town Hall.31 Mar 03:15 PM
New ZealandYoung won't make waves for fit adultsCivic leaders on Auckland's North Shore are trying to get a public pool designed for kids to "let loose" on playing features without disturbing mature patrons trying to exercise.15 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Mayor asking a lot for city to back himLen Brown is not the man Aucklanders thought he was when they elected him their mayor for a second term just last Saturday.16 Oct 04:30 PM
