PremiumPremiumOpinionAndrew Patterson: Why Auckland needs a finer grained approach to growthPC120 could enable up to two million new homes across Auckland by 2054.27 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Caution needed moving forward with regional reformsOPINION: Mayors would gain extra responsibilities through new Combined Territories Boards.27 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWhat's missing from the Govt’s regional council plans - OpinionOPINION: No commitment has been made to cap rates or guarantee lower household bills.27 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne appears spared from local govt changes in draft reform planMayor Rehette Stoltz says the shake-up starts a wider national discussion.27 Nov 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAucklandConcerts and cupcakes: Push to pack more shows into Eden Park gets council backingAuckland Council decides to support Government plan for more concerts – 'in principle'.27 Nov 04:39 AM
AucklandFinal chapter in bitter wrangle as Waikaraka Park’s $11m speedway opens after revampCourt action was lodged over the lawfulness of the council decision to move the speedway.27 Nov 12:30 AM
New ZealandHundreds of Northland council jobs in limbo as regional reforms spark concernThe plan would scrap all 11 regional councils for mayor‑led boards.27 Nov 12:01 AM
New Zealand‘Not elected for this’: Horizons chair challenges regional council plan'Getting this fix right will create a strong future for regional service delivery.'26 Nov 10:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan Ayling: The lanyard class and the limits of legitimacyDozens of elected councillors could be replaced under the new reforms.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘His laugh was infectious’: Community celebrates life of Monty KnightWayne Brown suggested renaming the hall the ‘Monty Knight Memorial Hall’.26 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandAquarium sale possible as Napier council looks to become more viableIn 2026, the aquarium will mark 50 years on its current site.26 Nov 03:23 AM
New Zealand‘Absurd’ or a ‘victory for common sense’? Bay leaders on plan to can regional councillorsSeveral former leaders say Government plan could force a new discussion on amalgamation.26 Nov 01:01 AM
PoliticsAndrew Little says poll pressure key to his 2017 exit, weighs in on Christopher Luxon's leadership woes'[It's] about understanding the impact you're having on others.' 25 Nov 10:17 PM
ChristchurchNZ’s largest indoor sport and aquatics facility to open in DecemberThe $300m Parakiore complex sits on Moorhouse Ave in central Christchurch.25 Nov 09:26 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThe new 'bomb squad': What to make of Govt's regional council plan?OPINION: 'Your regional councillors are for the scrap heap. Dead folk walking.'25 Nov 09:22 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Wednesday November 26, 2025Morning Headlines | Government proposes new local government reforms, OCR cut expected today | Wednesday November 26, 2025 Video / NZ HeraldWatch25 Nov 06:13 PM
AucklandAuckland couple take legal action over flood-damaged homeThe couple's court action is the first challenge to Auckland’s $1.2b buyouts.25 Nov 06:07 PM
New ZealandHome owners stuck with costly fixes after developer collapse and council delaysDeveloper Treasure North Limited owes more than $1.6m to creditors.25 Nov 07:51 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: The Govt wants to abolish councils, just not the ones you're thinking ofOPINION: The Government's proposal reveals two truths.25 Nov 05:47 AM
Politics'Most significant changes since 1989': Govt plan would scrap regional councillors in sweeping overhaulMayors would take over regional roles under the new proposal.25 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Ministers announce massive shake-up of local governmentLocal Government Ministister Simon Watts and RMA Minister Chris Bishop said it was the biggest reform of local government since 1989. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Nov 04:00 AM
PoliticsWatch: Chris Bishop grilled on leadership speculationSpeculation is mounting about Christopher Luxon's future as Prime Minister. Video / Mark MitchellWatch25 Nov 02:51 AM
Politics‘Serious shake-up’ of local government that could end regional councils as we know themChristopher Luxon says too many layers of government are slowing progress.24 Nov 11:21 PM
New Zealand‘More reliable and quicker’: Broken wastewater plant pipe to be replacedRepairs will take at least a week, with work under way at the Rotorua plant.24 Nov 08:16 PM
ConstructionWatch: Building a new home? Govt says you will need to buy a warrantyMinister Chris Penk is changing who is liable for defective building work.23 Nov 11:45 PM
New ZealandOnline abuse driving women from local politicsAuckland City councillor Julie Fairey says women face harsher online attacks.23 Nov 08:37 PM
PoliticsTararua District's new Mayor Scott Gilmore on doing things different, curbing council spendingTararua District Mayor Scott Gilmore joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandPrime Minister Christopher Luxon reacts after being challenged for leadershipPM Christopher Luxon answers questions on policy, pressure and progress. Video / NZ HeraldWatch23 Nov 07:13 PM
PoliticsOCR decision looms, ANZ business confidence survey - Zoe Wallis talks markets for the week aheadForsyth Barr Investment Adviser Zoe Wallis joins Herald NOW for a look at ahead at the markets this week. Video / Herald NowWatch23 Nov 07:09 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRatepayers get 'good value for money' from councillors' $163k salaries, says mayorThe job is described as 'part-time' but the mayor says in reality it's not. 23 Nov 06:46 PM
PropertyMPs under fire over property rich listPolitical analyst Bryce Edwards on MP property rich list. Video / Herald NOWWatch23 Nov 06:25 PM
New ZealandPublic farewell planned for Far North businessman Monty KnightKnight, 80, will be publicly remembered in Kaitāia on Wednesday after his alleged murder.20 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandSH30A fully reopens after tomo repairThe hole in the stretch of road came after NZTA started, then stopped, major works.20 Nov 08:12 PM
New ZealandCause of leak that sent treated wastewater into lake a mysteryThe leak at the Rotorua treatment plant is contained, but health warnings remain.20 Nov 04:32 AM
