New ZealandA leaking 'taonga': $15k grant to help save school poolChildren have been learning to swim in the Clive School pool for more than 76 years.06 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Unsafe levels': Toxic gas concern closes events centre officeRotorua's council is investigating the source and monitoring gas levels.06 Jun 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Kick in the guts': Christchurch Mayor on rejected housing planHousing Minister Chris Bishop deferred decisions on three more council recommendations.06 Jun 05:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council privacy breach exposes hundreds of email addressesThe email was sent by West Wave Swim School on Friday morning.06 Jun 02:32 AM
New ZealandMayor unapologetic in face of backlash at council's Māori ward videos'It’s no different to having rural wards,' the deputy mayor says to the camera.06 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'They just want to play': Kids miss out as sports field vandalism issue growsA retired cop aims to track down those responsible for damage to his club's grounds. 05 Jun 06:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWayne Brown: These are Auckland's three key areas for economic growthOPINION: Rate rises have been kept to half the national average, saving $200m.05 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Class act': Councillors react to Simpson not contesting Auckland mayoraltyKerrin Leoni doubts Desley Simpson can change Wayne Brown’s leadership style next term.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalancing the books: Gisborne councillors debate fairness of new water regulation levyCouncillors opted to absorb costs from the existing water services budget.05 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Right and proper': Rotorua council agrees to return land to whānauCouncillors decided to return the land rather than sell it.04 Jun 10:11 PM
New ZealandBB guns, assaults, and abuse: Bus hub’s security struggles one year after teen’s deathDespite extra security, fear and uncertainty remains. 04 Jun 07:45 PM
Herald NOWHerald NOW: Luxon's press secretary resigns amid allegations he recorded sex workersPM's deputy press secretary has resigned after "serious and concerning" allegations were made against him. Video / NZ HeraldWatch04 Jun 07:12 PM
New ZealandCouncillor: If your name’s on illegally dumped rubbish, a fine could be coming your way'This is exactly the kind of smart, enforceable change our communities need.'04 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Not just a pretty face': Auckland reality TV star to fight crime through local politicsShe advocates for free cat desexing and microchipping in Auckland.04 Jun 03:49 AM
New ZealandRegional council chair not seeking re-electionDoug Leeder joined the council in 2013.04 Jun 03:18 AM
New ZealandOne council to rule them all? Rotorua to explore options with neighboursTauranga mayor backs having the conversation, saying it's time to 'put egos aside'.03 Jun 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Distasteful': Last-ditch legal bid to stop crematorium beside supermarketA crematorium in the middle of the village is a burning issue for some in Havelock North.02 Jun 11:24 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
PoliticsDavid Seymour speaks to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy PMDavid Seymour spoke to the media after being sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch31 May 01:17 AM
New ZealandDargaville water crisis: Businesses face losses and residents raise health concernsRepair work will take time as Dargaville's 5000 residents asked to stop using water.31 May 12:09 AM
New ZealandChallenger for Central Hawke's Bay mayorWill Foley aims to strengthen urban-rural connections in Central Hawke’s Bay.30 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Loud and proud': The charismatic mayor who turned up to every event for nine years'In hindsight, I should have shared the load with councillors.'29 May 10:23 PM
New ZealandNZ's best-tasting tap water revealedProfessionals assess the water for colour, clarity, odour and taste. 29 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland deputy mayor leaves long-time local govt partyC&R is accepting candidates for Ōrākei ward, currently held by Simpson.29 May 05:39 AM
New Zealand$383k road safety project paused to consider fresh optionsThe project would have closed the town's main road for 30 days.29 May 03:56 AM
PoliticsBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
New ZealandAuckland rates and water bills to rise by $324 from JulyRates will jump by 5.8% and water bills by 7.2%. 28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandGold Coast Kiwis offered flights home amid homelessness crisisThe Nerang Neighbourhood Centre is offering repatriation flights for New Zealanders.28 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandHBRC unveils new flood management plan for Wairoa RiverMayor Craig Little stresses the importance of mitigating flooding risks.28 May 12:58 AM
Politics'Buzz cut season' for red tape and regulation for hairdressing salons nationwideDavid Seymour outlines changes to hairdressing regulations. Video / SuppliedWatch27 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandRun it straight: PM on teen's deathLuxon says people need to take 'personal responsibility' following Palmy teen's death. Video / Mark MitchellWatch27 May 10:56 PM
New Zealand'Time to pass the torch': Auckland councillor retires after 30-year stintSharon Stewart has been in local government since 1995.27 May 10:40 PM
New ZealandRegional ratepayers to fund $3.58m loan for Tarawera Sewerage SchemeDebate on the final split of the controversial scheme's $32.3m cost begins today.27 May 06:40 PM
New ZealandWhanganui pool tragedy: Coroner questions how lifeguard thought boy was just 'holding his breath'Further investigations revealed the 7-year-old was unresponsive.27 May 05:00 PM
