New ZealandGardens and golfing? Public consultation on use of land in Mount MaunganuiOmanu resident has been pushing for a community garden since 2021.28 Nov 11:42 PM
New Zealand‘Disruption and distress’: Chief admits controversial roadworks have left city 'scarred'The review offered 13 ‘vital’ recommendations ahead of other major projects.28 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Here is Wayne Brown's opportunity to 'fix Auckland'OPINION: Challenge or opportunity? The rubber is about to meet the road.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHastings' $70k rebrand defended: 'We could go back to being the dull place we were a decade ago'Councillor and marketer says the spending is a "tough balance" after the cyclone.28 Nov 04:30 AM
OpinionTim Hazledine: Counting the cost of congested Kiwi roadsOPINION: You are entitled to claim your piece of airspace over the road tarmac.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfairOPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPlan seeks to convert boat ramp to pedestrian access onlyBoat ramp has "specific issues" associated with it.23 Nov 09:31 PM
New ZealandReview of Mount Maunganui air quality report to be commissionedThe report linked air pollution in the industrial area to premature deaths.22 Nov 10:50 PM
New Zealand'Significant uncertainty': Council defers crucial 10-year planning documentWestern Bay's Long-term Plan is deferred due to a 'lack of clear national direction'.22 Nov 10:19 PM
KahuCouncillors vote to introduce Māori ward for 2025 local electionsThe move is part of the council’s ongoing commitment to involving Māori, the mayor says.22 Nov 05:15 PM
New Zealand'Tastetival is just weird': Rebrand for Marton Festival gets axed by councilThe name change didn't go down well with locals.22 Nov 04:00 PM
KahuNZ’s first wāhine Māori chairwoman resigns Northland Regional Council roleTui Shortland's resignation effective from Tuesday's meeting; she stays on the council.22 Nov 01:31 AM
New Zealand'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.21 Nov 08:49 PM
New Zealand'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'21 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning wastewater pipes under Wellington Airport could collapseSewage could spill out through the airport and Kilbirnie in wet weather.21 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandTaupō's new all-electric bus charges into serviceTaupō's new bus is set to electrify public transport in the town.21 Nov 01:30 AM
New ZealandFlood survivor, 73, says units found ‘unsafe for elderly’ should be demolishedFuture of flood-damaged pensioner units is to be decided this week.20 Nov 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: AT marches on - oblivious to the impact of their ‘improvements’OPINION: We need to be realistic about what is achievable in our city – and when.20 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCheaper to build a house in Auckland than a $470k pedestrian crossingMayor Wayne Brown says the costs are unjustifiable.20 Nov 07:12 AM
New ZealandFountain tragedy: $90k upgrade after 4-year-old's suspected drowning deathThe child died just three days before their 5th birthday.20 Nov 04:09 AM
New ZealandShock resignation: Christchurch city council chief executive steps downIt comes after behind-closed-doors talks last week.19 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandFlash Planet? Revamped Hastings icon Splash Planet to open on MondayA fair bit of water will greet guests of Splash Planet on Monday.18 Nov 11:49 PM
New ZealandRates due on Monday, but Northlanders are strugglingNorthland council rates are due on Monday, but many are struggling to pay.18 Nov 11:07 PM
New Zealand'Intolerable risk to life': Behind the scenes of the office buying $110m of cyclone-smashed homes140 homeowners in Hawke's Bay are meeting the teams that will buy their flooded homes.18 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandIncreased number of dog attacks in Northland 'concerning'Northland's councils are working hard to deal with dangerous dogs.18 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandPorirua council votes to ban new pokies in bid to reduce prevalent gambling harmPorirua has one of the highest spends per machine in the country.16 Nov 09:45 PM
New Zealand'Ludicrous' and 'unfair': What locals think about road-pricing idea for Tauranga$5 a trip in Auckland? What Tauranga's answer to congestion charging might cost.15 Nov 07:15 PM
New ZealandHunt for new Gore District Council CEO heats upFormer council chief financial officer announces his intention to seek the top job.15 Nov 07:07 PM
New Zealand‘We’re in trouble’- Freshwater targets could cost Wellington $3.5bWastewater upgrades are needed to prevent E. coli from entering rivers, lakes and streams.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt was sold for $1. Now this abandoned CBD building will become a $60m 'landmark'First three building consents issued for the 14-storey parking and office building.13 Nov 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Radical idea': Mayor’s managed retreat idea divides councilA late addition to a submission to the Government about managed retreat was presented.13 Nov 01:32 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrustrations over lack of Marewa pedestrian crossing lead to protestAdvocates say Napier's council has waited too long to improve safety for pedestrians.12 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandStudy shows proposed ferry service risks high costsProjected fares prompt transport boffins to recommend people rely on buses instead.11 Nov 03:00 PM
