New ZealandEx-mayor bids to bowl Kāinga Ora flats for new seafront apartmentsFormer mayor Peter Tennent has bid to buy and demolish the 1940s Kāinga Ora flats.16 Dec 10:01 PM
New ZealandAide resigning over Napier mayor's 'disregard for Treaty principles' was 'dedicated servant'The deputy mayor is confident she and the mayor will continue to work constructively.16 Dec 09:49 PM
New ZealandAuckland’s fortnightly rubbish collection trial kicked to kerbThe trial would have halved kerbside pick-ups in five suburbs for six months.16 Dec 07:58 AM
AucklandJudge voids election result after claims of voter fraud in South Auckland Vi Hausia has alleged theft of ballot papers, 'irregularities' and widespread voter fraud.16 Dec 03:20 AM
New ZealandPlan confirmed for $60m new bridge at Waiohiki; work to start in 2026The confirmed plan for the $60 million new bridge was one of six options considered.15 Dec 10:11 PM
New ZealandHastings council CEO appoints PI to examine complaint about councillorSteve Gibson was the top-polling councillor in this year's local body elections.15 Dec 09:37 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW panel: Chippy, the sexy Kiwi accent and humanoid robotsThe Herald NOW panel discuss the big issues of the day. Featuring Lara Greaves and Damien Light. Video / Herald NOWWatch15 Dec 07:42 PM
New Zealand'Who has a spare $4000?' Seven streets must choose between chipseal and a big billAbout 435 Pāpāmoa households on asphalt streets invited to choose - with a tight deadline.15 Dec 05:05 PM
OpinionFaster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the resource management reform detailOPINION: More permissive zoning may speed building yet weaken local voices and iwi rights.15 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonOscar-winning film-maker among big donors to controversial Better Wellington campaignThe Ray Chung-led group amassed a $157k war chest for its largely unsuccessful campaign.15 Dec 05:00 AM
Auckland'Strong anger': Ex-Cabinet minister warns Auckland housing plan could cost Nats votesPlan Change 120 would enable up to two million homes across Auckland suburbs.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New Zealand'Constant confusion': Calls grow for Napier traffic light fix after cyclist injuredResidents say the lights, a gateway to the Hawke's Bay Expressway, feel like 'chaos'.12 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Any rubbish must be dropped off during operating hours': Council warns dumpers Illegal rubbish dumping at the gate cost Gisborne ratepayers $570,000 this year.12 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandMore space for sport: $2.6m project to underground Napier's Park Island power linesWork with Unison Networks will be staged over two summers to limit disruption to sports.11 Dec 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Who's watching the watchdog? Cloud over FMA chair undermines trustOPINION: The investigation comes at the worst time for the FMA.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WellingtonRevealed: Who bankrolled Wellington’s local election, and why Chung's funding faces queriesAndrew Little's backers revealed as Electoral Officer questions campaign group's returns.11 Dec 05:57 AM
Crime'I need to show it's safe': Deputy Mayor rides bus to reassure publicSimpson said the driver on the 76 route was going the extra mile to make people welcome.11 Dec 04:00 AM
Wellington'Now is the time': Wellington councils take first step towards amalgamationMayors have revealed early amalgamation talks are underway.11 Dec 03:57 AM
New Zealand‘Gross misjudgment and disrespect’: Deputy mayor slams McGrath's failed committee moveSally Crown told the meeting the mayor’s proposal had blindsided councillors.11 Dec 01:47 AM
WorldSpit-take: Pensioner fined $575 after windy leaf blows into his mouthThe original £250 penalty was later cut to £150 after an appeal.10 Dec 11:38 PM
WellingtonWellington's City to Sea Bridge spared demolition - for nowIt is despite councillors calling the quake-prone bridge the 'ugliest thing in the city'.10 Dec 10:42 PM
New ZealandHastings is getting 180 new bus stops - not everyone’s happy'We bought this house without a bus stop and we don’t want one now.'10 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandGovt’s feral cat changes ‘validate’ Nelson Tasman rulesNelson and Tasman added feral cats to their pest plan a year before Wellington.09 Dec 08:31 PM
OpinionSimon Bridges: Why 2026 will be slow and steady, rather than a boom yearOpinion: Consumer and business sentiment is improving.08 Dec 09:00 PM
Opinion Cameron Chittock: Auckland Council's Plan Change 120 increases residents' flood risk"This isn’t an abstract concern – it’s a matter of personal safety."08 Dec 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAnne GibsonProperty Insider: How much did retailers Anne and David Norman pay for ex-Beca House?The last 2025 column, reporting on the billionaire Normans and a big building deal.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand$33k setback for sacked council manager who said laws were 'stupid'Simon Mutonhori's legal action was described by a judge as 'overlong and complicated'.08 Dec 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandCredit ratings giant warns Govt rates cap will squeeze councils' financesAuckland Council already owes $14.6b, with $648m a year spent on interest.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We don't need a rates cap; What a life sentence to hand to our youngOPINION: Readers hot on the issue of Govt rejecting NZ's emission reduction targets.05 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldNational Guard can stay in DC for now, appeals court saysThe stay lets about 2300 National Guard members remain on the streets of Washington DC.04 Dec 10:57 PM
New ZealandMayor warns rates cap will hit tourism districtsRuapehu has a small population but its heavy visitor load requires additional facilities.04 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPhil Goff: Why a rates cap isn’t the answerOPINION: The CRL deal left Aucklanders paying billions in costs other Kiwis don't face.04 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessPM Christopher Luxon speaks at the Deloitte Top 200 business awardsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke at the Deloitte Top 200 business awards. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Dec 09:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: Rate caps and the art of avoiding responsibilityOPINION: The Government’s policy to ban rate increases is a dumb idea.03 Dec 04:00 PM
