New ZealandMayor seeks extra $3.5m from regional council for $32.3m sewerage schemeResidents have also described the 'unbearable stress' of the costs they face.08 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGirl left with ‘large scar’ and ‘life-long’ trauma after dog attack at Auckland parkThe dog attack occurred as a school holiday programme took place nearby.08 May 07:06 AM
New ZealandStadium opens as $219m Cathedral project stalls, square remains emptyThe heart of Christchurch becomes a stadium in place of the untouched cathedral project.08 May 03:30 AM
OpinionAuckland at 15: Progress and possibilitiesAuckland Council received more than 13,000 feedback submissions this year.07 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Banana-clad mayoral hopeful talks about his recent arrest, plans for WellingtonThe Wellington Live owner said he would "clean the floor" with Andrew Little in the race.07 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandRotorua drivers hit with month's parking fees in one dayThe council has apologised for any 'short-term inconvenience' the issue caused.06 May 11:33 PM
New ZealandAuditor-General launches probe into school lunchesInquiry will cover planning, procurement and contract implementation for the programme.06 May 02:50 AM
New ZealandNapier Library to close on weekends amid uncertain futureThe Saturday closure comes amid a proposal to shut Napier Library for at least two years.06 May 01:49 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking': 38 pōhutukawa trees mowed down by vandalsReplacing the trees is estimated to cost $20,000, says Napier's mayor.06 May 01:15 AM
New ZealandSecond council pulls out of Hawke’s Bay climate committee'It did not involve a visit to Wairoa, that we are aware of.'05 May 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Keep that fire burning': Hapū's ongoing battle for land returnThe group have occupied a site on Hirini Street, lighting a fire to signify their protest.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity pushes for urgent road safety after fatal cyclist crashThe board supports temporary crossings, costing approximately $195,000.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Maharey: In the shadow of Trump, NZ needs a new directionOPINION: Trump's tariffs are about power, creating chaos to show his control.04 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Absolutely crazy': Locals fume at state highway speed changeNZTA will revert the limit to 100km/h by July 1 after public consultation.03 May 05:03 PM
New ZealandTory Whanau says politics has become 'a lot more toxic’, especially for wāhine MāoriOutgoing mayor has criticised online abuse, saying it's dangerous for democracy.03 May 03:02 AM
New Zealand'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main streetNgāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki 02 May 11:53 PM
New ZealandAnother councillor announces mayoralty bidHe joins Josh Chandulal-Mackay and incumbent Andrew Tripe in the race.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not a trivial matter': Lake Tarawera locals push for lower sewerage costs Residents' group has three non-negotiable funding conditions, including a maximum cost.02 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Will fight for the right’: Gisborne hapū to stage hīkoi for land returnThe hīkoi starts at 8am on Monday, May 5, at Gisborne District Council offices.02 May 07:43 AM
New ZealandSeymour's vision for Tauranga's growth challengesDavid Seymour addressed infrastructure and housing issues in Tauranga.02 May 04:30 AM
New Zealand'Big bang': Tourist recalls moment he escaped house bus fire that killed his wifeJirong Wang was found dead inside the bus; Airbnb owner 'deeply shaken'.02 May 02:27 AM
New ZealandWhy Eileen Lawson is leaving her council role to focus on healthLawson was elected in a 2018 byelection for Hastings/Havelock North.02 May 02:00 AM
New ZealandPolice Minister wants crackdown on Northland gangs, dirt bike ridersMark Mitchell heard about key crime problems in Northland, and offered some solutions.02 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandLittle keen to break one-term mayoral curse; opponent says that's 'arrogant'Wellington has had a succession of one-term mayors.01 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandCan Wellington beat the one-term mayoralty curse? The capital will have a new mayor this year - but can they fix the city's problems?01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNobody puts Napier in a corner: Councillors stop plan to close nightclubs early'How are young ones going to learn about the world sitting at home playing Playstation?'01 May 02:37 AM
New Zealand'Political bias': Rotorua debates LGNZ membership valueThe annual subscription for 2025/26 will be $93,458, up about $8000 on the prior year.01 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul LewisOpinion: How Auckland's bureaucracy stifles stadium innovationThey want $300m, with half spent over 10 years, for the development.30 Apr 11:30 PM
New Zealand'Never seen it this bad': Town's flood fears as residents sandbag homes Nick Reid’s property is under immediate threat from the floodwaters.30 Apr 10:07 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Has Nicola Willis used a scalpel or a saw?OPINON: The scale of cuts feel like we are going to get close to nicking the bone.30 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'No apologies': Luxon bullish on fast-tracking seabed mining applicationThe Prime Minister praised Whanganui's council during a visit to the district.30 Apr 04:14 AM
New Zealand‘Focus on the essentials’: Minister's message for Tauranga councilSimon Watts emphasised the need for councils to deliver the basics well.30 Apr 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Butchered': Pruning of pōhutukawa in reserve sparks outrageThe council condemned the act, saying it harms the environment and community.29 Apr 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tory Whanau made the right call to not seek re-electionOPINON: Whanau became a lighting rod nationally for the failures of local government.29 Apr 05:00 PM
