PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Catastrophic': 18m-deep gully leaves community on a road to nowhereGabrielle wiped out 50m of the main road to Kererū. 15 months later, it's still cut off.15 May 01:14 AM
New ZealandNew members to oversee council's commercial interestsThe move follows the axing of Whanganui District Council Holdings in March.14 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandNominations for Hamilton Kirikiriroa Māori ward seat openThe byelection was sparked by the resignation of Melaina Huaki.13 May 11:42 PM
New ZealandReactions to Gisborne District Council’s draft Three-Year Plan show diverse opinionsRatepayers were asked how much they were willing to pay to help fix the issues.13 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandMayor asks for further cost savings as LTP draws in 3000 submissionsHamilton's rates rises have drawn in a flood of feedback from the community.13 May 07:30 PM
New ZealandSacked council: Who’s running again and why one hasn't had a haircut since 2020One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.13 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Kerikeri flights starting, LTP submissions, SH15 speedsNews snippets from the Far North.13 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Caught out': Councillor's surprise at 500 per cent hikes for small number of ratepayers'We need to look long and hard at our cost structures and what we can do to help.'13 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandCold houses to blame for people needing to ‘blast the heater’ - Green Building CouncilNew Zealand's housing building standards labelled decades behind most other countries.10 May 10:51 PM
PoliticsBudget 2024 preview: Can the Government deliver on its pledges?On the Tiles previews the Budget that's only 20 days away now.10 May 08:53 AM
New Zealand'Incredibly generous': Farmer gifts 103ha with panoramic coastal views for regional parkThe generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.09 May 03:31 AM
New ZealandTe Huia train service at risk of discontinuing without NZTA fundingA recent review acknowledged 315 individual records of Te Huia train delays last year.08 May 07:00 PM
New ZealandGisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farmsBridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve Armitage: Tourism funding a lifeline for communitiesOPINION: We are world famous for our manaakitanga (hospitality) towards visitors.07 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandMayor Wayne Brown bins long-term lease for Port of Auckland, sticks with status quoThe Auckland Mayor earlier warned that the 'manure hits the fan' if nothing changed.07 May 12:21 AM
New ZealandThere's treasure in 'em gutters, resident urgesRetired caretaker Alistair Cameron wants everyone to pick up a leaf or a hundred.07 May 12:19 AM
New ZealandMinister's decision on housing intensification rules 'rational and reasonable'Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.06 May 06:20 AM
New Zealand'Abused, ridiculed and discredited': Waipā District Council turns off Facebook commentsMeanwhile, Hamilton City Council reports rise in false information on social media.06 May 05:43 AM
New Zealand'We don't even have kerbs': Petition against recycling serviceBill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.06 May 02:08 AM
New ZealandCould Wellington be the next region to ink a water deal with the government?Councils to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.06 May 01:02 AM
New ZealandMP Jamie Arbuckle to keep two jobs – and two salariesMarlborough councillor settles into two roles and long work hours.05 May 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: ‘Politics has been likened to war without guns’ - why rules in politics still matterOPINION: It is the rules that stop politics descending into war with guns.05 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFinancial case has not been made to lease Port of Auckland, says economistAuckland Mayor Wayne Brown agreed to commission the report after requests by councillors.05 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandStruck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.05 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDouble byelection in Hastings: Who are the candidates and what are their priorities?Some high-profile candidates are pushing for your vote in two Hastings wards.05 May 12:00 AM
New Zealand'There's a better way': Why singer Ria Hall wants to be Tauranga's next mayor'I’m not under any illusion that this is not something that’s not big . . . it really is.'04 May 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevealed: Tauranga council’s private cocktail event to ‘celebrate’ cityBut the list of the 150 invitees remains secret, for now.02 May 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Concerning': What areas have been hit hardest by Auckland's mass bin removal'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandPalmerston North ratepayers could face $1000 annual bill for new sewage treatment systemMayor knows city ratepayers will have to dig deep for the new wastewater system.02 May 05:15 AM
New ZealandGisborne council resumes meetings at rural maraeCyclones delayed plans to meet frequently at marae.01 May 06:12 PM
New ZealandFormer council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance caseHe was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.01 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Diabolical': $23m plan to ease congestion during roadworks but commuters alarmedA park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCambridge transport project to get independent reviewThe council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.01 May 03:37 AM
New ZealandCouncils in line for big boost if GST returned on ratesCouncils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.01 May 01:16 AM
