New ZealandWaipā Mayor responds to councillor's expletive-laden rantSusan O'Regan says she will not put up with abusive behaviour.25 Jun 01:37 AM
New ZealandWhanganui gears up for launch of recycling serviceKerbside recycling is set to start in Whanganui from next week.25 Jun 12:28 AM
New ZealandMahé Drysdale on high-density housing and cutting red tapeA Q&A with one of Tauranga's 15 mayoral contenders.24 Jun 11:40 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Wellington City Council needs to call the grown ups inOPINION: Doubts are emerging that the council's Long-Term Plan will pass.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo action on Blue Springs walkway works a year after track closureSouth Waikato District Council expects the track will reopen in November.21 Jun 06:30 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Tanya Bamford-KingLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 04:00 AM
New ZealandLeaky pipes mended, ending weeks of water restrictions for NapierCity council announced the calamity on April 23. Water use has been restricted since then.21 Jun 03:49 AM
New Zealand'I will not be resigning': Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark denies councillors' requestThe meeting was called after a code of conduct complaint.21 Jun 02:27 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandProperty company helped pay for invite-only Council cocktail partyProminent developer says event celebrated 'overdue' CBD work kicked off by commission.21 Jun 12:01 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Jos NagelsLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.21 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandKāpiti Coast residents demand council throw out sea level reportHomeowners worried insurance companies will use report as excuse to refuse cover.20 Jun 10:27 PM
New ZealandAuthority rules on claims Tauranga 'now hiring' election ad was misleadingThe council says the advert was intended to be tongue-in-cheek.20 Jun 10:02 PM
KahuPlace name changes: What you need to knowAny Kiwi can propose a new name for a geographic feature, suburb or town.20 Jun 08:20 PM
New ZealandRotorua CBD crime: What the latest police data showsSix months ago, a safety hub opened in the CBD - has it made a difference to crime stats?20 Jun 05:02 PM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Donna HannahLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandLast ditch bid for Wellington council airport shares, will Govt send in commissioners?Minister says it would be a significant issue if the council can't pass long-term plan.20 Jun 06:21 AM
New ZealandTauranga mayoral race: Q&A with Andrew CaieLocal Democracy Reporting asked the 15 mayoral candidates their thoughts on four topics.20 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandAquatic Centre indoor leisure pool to reopen after delaysThe indoor facility was initially due to reopen last month.20 Jun 04:15 AM
KahuWest Coast iwi leaders cop ‘racist, revolting, hate-filled’ emailsThe email tirade was allegedly generated by a single individual.20 Jun 03:20 AM
New Zealand'Brain fade': Embattled mayor faces resignation request after offensive commentsNobby Clark is facing his second code of conduct complaint about his behaviour.20 Jun 02:58 AM
New ZealandWaikato tourism organisation to make changes due to council fundingSeveral councils have made funding cuts to the organisation in their LTPs.19 Jun 06:30 PM
PoliticsSimeon Brown says proposed cuts for emergency road repairs 'challenging' for councilsNZTA is consulting on changes that will give councils less money for road repairs.19 Jun 06:45 AM
New ZealandHiggins awarded Horowhenua District Council’s roading contractHDC spends $9 million a year on roads and footpaths19 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandElection candidate was jailed for drug crime: 'I've learned from my mistakes'Convicted offender Ashley Hillis wants to show that people can change for the better.18 Jun 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Tory Whanau’s crumbling support is good for WellingtonDivision in a left-voting bloc could be the making of the mayor and her colleagues.17 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Onslaught of ill-informed nonsense’: Mayor Brown hits out at Auckland flood critics'I was elected to fix Auckland, not to weep for it.'17 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandA sweet farewell for Sugar and her 18 puppiesA sweet life for Sugar and her 18 puppies has been found.16 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'We can't wait': Official opening date for SarjeantGallery staff 'will take up residence' at the end of June.13 Jun 03:07 AM
New ZealandInaugural event to showcase a 'world of difference' through volunteering"Even if they only have a couple of hours to give, that can make a world of difference."13 Jun 12:30 AM
BusinessAuckland bribery and corruption case: Third accused denies chargesAll three accused in $3.5m public sector corruption claims now deny charges.13 Jun 12:23 AM
BusinessHow much your local council gets paidPay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.12 Jun 10:29 PM
New ZealandFinal concrete section laid on pathway extensionContractors have laid down the final piece of a new concrete footpath behind Mitre 10.12 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionNZX boss Mark Peterson: Unlocking access to fundingOPINION: Unlocking access to funding capital markets can help finance NZ's key challenges.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillors vote to sell Repertory Theatre for $1'We are putting it in very capable hands.'12 Jun 01:44 AM
