Politics'Need a bigger hero': Luxon's ability to deliver localism questionedThe Government is progressing a major reform to local government entities.27 Feb 02:33 AM
New ZealandHamilton councillors vow shake-up after audit finds 'significant areas of concern'Councillors now face 35 procurement reforms to roll out over three years.26 Feb 11:39 PM
New Zealand'We can move on': Napier Mayor names his new deputy after sacking previous oneRichard McGrath says he has no problem with his Deputy Mayor challenging his decisions.26 Feb 11:08 PM
New Zealand'Protecting assets': Regional council proposes $3b portfolio shake-up and 4% rates riseThe 4% rise is half the 8.2% increase originally forecast for 2026/27.26 Feb 10:28 PM
New ZealandHamilton’s growth may lead to lower speed limits on part of Te Rapa RdUp to 2500 homes are planned, bringing more walkers, cyclists and buses.26 Feb 05:26 PM
New ZealandCall for ministers to stop 'derogatory' rhetoric against councilsNorthland Regional Council chairman Pita Tipene challenged Cabinet ministers at a forum.26 Feb 04:38 AM
PoliticsSeymour slams ‘degenerate’ owners of attacking dogs as he warns councils of knee-jerk regulationA 62-year-old woman died last week in Northland after three dogs attacked her.25 Feb 10:54 PM
New Zealand‘Everyone can tell you a dog war story’ - Te Puna residents battle wandering dogsTe Puna School reports roaming dogs entering the playground and scaring pupils.25 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandFree trial, new provider: Rotorua parking shake-up gathers paceA free trial begins in a Rotorua CBD parking building as the council reshapes parking.25 Feb 09:57 PM
WellingtonMayor insists health is fine 'so far' after sewage swim stuntThe Wellington mayor took a dip yesterday to prove the water was safe.25 Feb 09:33 PM
New ZealandMount cafes beg for rates relief after deadly Mauao landslide hits tradeMayor Mahé Drysdale says the council is still deciding if relief rules apply.25 Feb 09:19 PM
WellingtonLyall Bay residents fear neglected Queen's Drive property is a danger to passersbyWellington City Council has logged complaints about the site since 1997.25 Feb 07:20 PM
New ZealandMove targets late-night booze sale loophole Council consults on closing a loophole that lets some off-licences sell alcohol later.25 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Intolerable risk to life’: Crown manager kept on to oversee $70m Wairoa flood worksA Cabinet paper expressed concern about the project, citing disputes between councils.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Two-edged sword': Fears new police move-on powers target homeless, not causesNew police powers to move on beggars and rough sleepers sparks alarm from social agencies.25 Feb 03:37 AM
New ZealandWho wants to be Napier's deputy mayor now? Five say 'no thanks'Mayor Richard McGrath dumped his deputy after a full council meeting bust-up on Tuesday.25 Feb 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Silly as chooks': 'Lovely' neighbourhood ruined by people 'doing nangs'They are driving 'smashed on that stuff' and 'dancing and yahooing' in the street.24 Feb 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJosephine Bartley: Without law change, more fatal dog attacks will occurOPINION: Roaming dog complaints and reports of attacks have surged in Auckland since 2021.24 Feb 05:00 PM
New Zealand'We want to get it back to what it was': Mauao faces long, costly road to reopeningMayor: 'Our primary concern is safety; we're not going to do it if it's not safe.'24 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyApartment owners hit with $130k bill to remove fallen pōhutukawa treeThe tree was craned off the blocked lawn into the Te Uru Tapu project after three years.24 Feb 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Blindsided': Napier Mayor stands down deputyShe described McGrath's decision-making as 'ad-hoc', 'reckless' and 'chaotic'.24 Feb 02:12 AM
Wellington'Radio silence': Labour MP at odds with Andrew Little over sewage disaster commsLabour's Wellington spokeswoman says the public deserve answers on the plant failure.24 Feb 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Nowhere for them to go': Will move-on orders for the homeless help in Hawke's Bay?'Move the whanau on to places where they can be housed, not to another street corner.'24 Feb 01:13 AM
WorldSonny Bill Williams, the $6m luxury fundraiser and the stalled mosque projectThe Hurstville Masjid project has raised almost $6m from community donors.24 Feb 12:52 AM
BoxingBoxing NZ appoints new leadership as investigation into head coach drags onJosh Wharehinga takes over as president after Cathy Meehan stepped down.23 Feb 10:01 PM
Wellington'The risk looks pretty low': Mayor looks to reopen Wellington beaches after sewage disasterA rāhui is in place, but the mayor says people may soon make their own calls on the risk.23 Feb 10:00 PM
New ZealandToilet leak: Health warning at popular swim spot liftedPeople were warned not to swim at the popular Rotorua lake.23 Feb 08:41 PM
AucklandPolice push back on permanent City Rail Link patrols as opening nearsThe $5.5b City Rail Link is pencilled in to open in September this year.23 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuEx-MP Meka Whaitiri on aspirations in role as new runanga chairThe former MP spoke with the Gisborne Herald about leadership, relationships and plans.23 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandWoman to appear in court after Christchurch dog attackThree people were injured during the attack, one critically.23 Feb 02:35 AM
New ZealandSouth Taranaki councillor 'disgusted' at behaviour of 'hostile' group at car meetA video shows about a dozen people surrounding a lone police car in Ōaonui.23 Feb 02:26 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBarney Irvine: A new Waitematā Harbour crossing? Break the cycle of planning failure firstOPINION: NZTA is weighing bridge and tunnel options for the new crossing.22 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe district where councillors are getting an average $29k pay riseThe Remuneration Authority has boosted the total salary pool, but not everyone is happy.22 Feb 04:08 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the alcohol monopoly of this NZ city and the power of the licensing trustA 1944 vote created a trust that still blocks beer in supermarkets.21 Feb 10:41 PM
