New ZealandIntensification plans for Mount Maunganui ‘extremely irresponsible’, hearing told"Slowly being poisoned": Marae rep concerned at intensification, air quality.06 Oct 04:07 AM
New ZealandWayne Brown wants National to tweak its water policy to avoid bills rising $50 a fortnightWater bills could double over four years to $2720 under National, says Brown.06 Oct 02:20 AM
New Zealand'Better have a lot of paint': Message to vandals who painted over te reo Māori'Most New Zealanders ... see te reo as something that is part of their identity.'06 Oct 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Racist behaviour': Te reo painted over on 40+ waste bins in Tauranga'This is not who we are, or who we want to be' - Tolley04 Oct 11:30 PM
KahuFar North District mayor recognised internationallyMoko Tepania presented with an award as one of the world's top young politicians of 2023.04 Oct 06:03 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMore bus 'troublemakers' coming, driver warns as security bill hits $1.7m'The risk is that it could blow up at any time.'04 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandRegional council spends $7m on consultantsA breakdown of who has been paid for what has been revealed.04 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandTauranga needs more homes but housing intensification 'difficult'City council has its say as hearings on intensification plans get under way.03 Oct 05:41 AM
New Zealand'High-risk hazard': Revised tsunami maps would have most in some suburbs flee to higher groundAn area previously listed as 'safe' is now at risk of inundation - but new refuges found.02 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I’m disgusted': Auckland Council manager accused of bullying reappointed to $300k jobThe woman left the council after three bullying allegations were mostly upheld.02 Oct 02:26 AM
New ZealandThe financial crises in our biggest cities: What it means for youTwo of our largest cities face tough financial decisions, and potential huge rates hikes.01 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWellington mayor says accusations of financial ‘coverup’ are laughableA Wellington City councillor says a looming debt crisis is being kept behind closed doors.29 Sep 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘No real thought’: CBD workers facing 'tough choices' ahead of parking changesCBD workers consider whether their jobs are worth it amid sweeping parking changes.27 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandLost council project resurfaces"If you go down there on a Saturday, it’s quite busy and it’s quite dangerous.”27 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandExtra $3.4m approved for Historic Village building work after issues foundOther village buildings may close in the future if found to be 'unsafe'.25 Sep 04:30 AM
New ZealandHastings District Council promises prudency after $11.6m deficit reveal; cyclone mainly to blameAbout 65 per cent of deficit was attributed to cyclone costs.25 Sep 12:14 AM
New ZealandHawke’s Bay Today to host three election candidate evenings as campaign heats upCandidates will be grilled in the last week before early voting starts.23 Sep 09:31 AM
New Zealand‘You guys are all we’ve got’: Mount air quality report sparks pleaA report on premature deaths and pollution could be a tool in BOPRC’s kit to clean the air22 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandThe case for celebrating Auckland’s anniversary on September 18Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei wants to start a conversation about changing Auckland’s anniversary.18 Sep 09:46 PM
New ZealandMayor, officials on $50,000 Asia tripTory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.18 Sep 05:05 AM
New ZealandCBD crime: New inner-city hub will house police, guardians, wardensWhere it will be, when it will open and who will work out of it.18 Sep 02:44 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCoalition collision? Audrey Young on the tensions between National and ActOPINION: The Treaty of Waitangi referendum is likely to be the most problematic issue.17 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy Wellington’s ‘financial crisis’ is being kept secretThe city is facing a financial reality that could hamper Mayor Tory Whanau's big promises.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘There will be conflict’: Paid parking eyed for Mount beaches, town centreCouncil considers charging to free up car parks, locals say the move will hurt businesses.14 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandUnder fire community board chairman refuses to resign over racist insultWilliams apologised to the board, the community and the victim.14 Sep 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe Big Read: Christchurch mayor on Commonwealth Games, fast cars, and dreaming bigThe mayor sits down with Kurt Bayer to reflect on his first year in office.13 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandWellington’s Ata Tuhakaraina third candidate to contest Ikaroa-Rāwhiti seatAta is a champion of the Man Up program and wants to help other Māori men.13 Sep 12:03 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nigh-on impossible': Housing development for 15000 people stallsDelay may cost ratepayers millions with $300m needed for roads, pipes.12 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow much Tauranga ratepayers are set to pay for $300m+ CBD revampFunding plan would stop future councils from interfering, commissioner says.12 Sep 12:45 AM
New ZealandDunedin's deputy mayor to step down from roleSophie Barker cited difficulties working with mayor Jules Radich.11 Sep 08:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOrganiser of cancelled festival One Love pays nearly $250k for venue damageAbout 2.5ha was significantly damaged after extreme rain and heavy machinery use.11 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandGore council cans review of Ben Bell-Steve Parry feud, hopes to ‘move forward’The Gore District Council canned its review, saying it would just bring up old dramas.11 Sep 04:05 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Let's bring an end to rough sleeping and begging on Auckland's city streetsOPINION: The city has a chance to end rough sleeping and begging.10 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAct housing policy: Scrap consent processAct calculated New Zealand needs to build 51,000 homes annually to meet demand.10 Sep 03:26 AM
