New ZealandNew planning rules allowing more housing for Te Puke signed offDensity standards include allowing three homes on a site and houses up to 11m high.08 Mar 12:02 AM
New ZealandAuckland Transport rolling out cheaper raised pedestrian crossingsPre-cast units can be installed in one night, rather than over several days.07 Mar 11:10 PM
New ZealandCouncil backs down on ‘cash-grab’ sports fees'Where we’ve landed is probably reasonably fair.'07 Mar 06:22 AM
New ZealandIt's not glamorous but sewer and wastewater project still gets a formal blessingThe sewer main work is intended to future-proof for Taupō's growing population.07 Mar 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Perfect sense': $147m hotel and conference centre poised for CBDThe council says the project could be worth $58.8m in benefits to the city.04 Mar 09:30 PM
New Zealand200 arrests in six months: How this CBD is turning the tide on crime'We feel well supported. In the past, we felt that no one even cared.'03 Mar 06:17 PM
KahuOpinion: Do the Treaty principles really give Māori too much power – or not enough?OPINION: We have heard a lot about the Treaty 'principles' since last year’s election.02 Mar 09:28 PM
New ZealandLove it or hate it? Councillors open up about secret cinema dealCouncillors can finally speak openly about the deal that has been kept secret for months.01 Mar 04:22 AM
OpinionBryce EdwardsPolitical Roundup: Newshub's collapse and shifting into a PR democracy of distrustOPINION: There’s also a likely big winner from the demise of Newshub.01 Mar 02:28 AM
New ZealandStricter air quality rules coming for Mount Maunganui after court rulingThe Environment Court began processing appeals in 2020.01 Mar 01:40 AM
New ZealandCommunity leader disappointed at renewal of bottle shop's liquor licenceA liquor shop next to an alcohol-free-zoned park gets its licence renewed - here's why.29 Feb 11:00 PM
KahuWhanganui mayor reflects on iwi relations since occupation'I’m here to celebrate what [the protesters] did. That’s the difference.'29 Feb 10:49 PM
New ZealandPot plants in potholes: 'Creative' ploy to get road fixed successfulIt comes after roundabout grass was baled by a rogue farmer in the same community.28 Feb 11:04 PM
New ZealandŌhakune housing development scuppered with Kāinga Ora withdrawalNgāti Rangi says the decision is a major setback for the community.28 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandFailed bid to have newly elected council monitored revealedBut those behind it are considering trying again.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Reopening the conversation': Sale of Napier’s $65m of council houses back on the tableCouncil may about-turn on its decision not to sell its community housing.28 Feb 04:06 AM
New ZealandRepresentative Groups – are they worth it?OPINION: Kinloch Group member Pat Kane says the group would add value to the community.27 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandFar North news in brief: Child Cancer appeal, fibre furthered, water restrictions continueNews snippets from the Far North.26 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPaula Bennett confirms she is eyeing up Auckland mayoraltyWayne Brown: Local government shouldn't be a dumping ground for failed politicians.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncil non-compliant with own policy after borrowing $30mAuditors won't be knocking on the door any time soon, though.25 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSplash Centre’s recreational facility set to reopenThe centre has undergone a month of renovations.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'An ugly thing': Maōri groups divided over planned Auckland waterfront maraeA long-held desire to build a marae in Te Atatū is closer after the local board votes.23 Feb 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Cross': Tolley says she did not have 'anything to do with' disinviting election event speakerA council executive says she made the call to change the event speaker – and stands by it.22 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandKerbside recycling service taking shape“If you have a party one weekend, you can put out three crates of glass.”22 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandAbuse and 'weaponised misogyny' create security risks for councillorsMisinformation and personal attacks rampant online, say council officials.21 Feb 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Great concern': Mayor's worry for people using congested SH2 as new route delayed'You do it one day and it takes one hour and the next day it takes two hours, it's hard.'21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWill new ministers push back over 'incoherent' $16.5m plan to stop Milford Sound over-tourism?Tourism Minister says some of the Milford Opportunities Project plans are 'incoherent'.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFar North folk asked how they want to be represented on councilThe Far North's review is a chance for people to say how they want to be represented.20 Feb 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Fiddly works': Sarjeant redevelopment delayedFinding sufficient labour is 'proving to be quite challenging'.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandResidents taking legal action against Auckland Council over land disputeKāinga Ora is is reapplying to build a 68-unit complex in Auckland's Blockhouse Bay.20 Feb 02:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCredit outlook worsens for NZ councilsS&P Global says the ratings outlook for several local councils has worsened.20 Feb 01:54 AM
New ZealandSearch underway to replace council CEO with 45 years' experienceWaipa District Council needs to replace its long-serving chief executive.20 Feb 12:45 AM
New ZealandLoads of rubbish: New waste rules outlined by councilProposals went to public consultation this week.19 Feb 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil cans ratepayer leader's speech invitation after critical survey'I just don’t know what the hell’s going on.'17 Feb 04:03 PM
