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
New Zealand'Fobbed off': Man injured on 'horrible' track calls for safety changesPeter Rawstron says the Waiere Stream is popular but dangerous.17 Feb 03:50 PM
New ZealandSea lion pups' presence closes Dunedin roadsThe road closure will stay in place until the sea lions have moved on.16 Feb 09:52 PM
PoliticsMayors 'frustrated' by Three Waters repeal - warn of double figure rates increasesOne Mayor warns they are now facing 4 years of 14 percent rate rises16 Feb 04:23 AM
KahuCouncil under fire over missing macrons in reportMana whenua have requested Invercargill Council do better with the use of macrons.16 Feb 01:43 AM
New ZealandNew recycling rules in force for Taupō DistrictContractors will now be rejecting non-confirming items left in recycling bins.15 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandRates shake-up: Nearly 90 per cent of submitters oppose HBRC proposalA proposal which will hit the pockets of homeowners receives heavy opposition.15 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessEast Coast's forestry nightmare: One year after Cyclone GabrielleMore than 160,000 tonnes of debris have been removed but foresters have a bigger worry.15 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'I'm sorry': Wellington council backtracks on pool and library cutsOne resident was brought to tears during the marathon council meeting.15 Feb 03:53 AM
New ZealandMighty row over large-scale housing development in quiet river valley"They don't want the river or the haven to be harmed."14 Feb 05:30 AM
New Zealand‘Overwhelming' resistance: Residents want city to trim $4.75b budgetThe city needs that money to fund proposed projects over 10 years.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'There is a huge risk to life': Mangawhai surf club temporary set-up takes tollWith a slip closing Mangawhai's surf clubhouse, it takes longer to get to rescues.13 Feb 05:00 AM
PoliticsLabour’s warning to ratepayers as Govt lays out Three Waters replacementThe Government claims its plan is the most efficient way to deliver reform.12 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsGovt to repeal Three Waters reformsCoalition government set to repeal Three Waters this week.12 Feb 02:45 AM
New Zealand'Tough call': About 40 Warehouse staff to find new roles as central site closes"Our main focus right now is making sure they’re taken care of." - Warehouse boss.10 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandLawyer in court after failing to pay $2 parking fee after meter not workingThe council claims he should have found a meter that worked.10 Feb 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDeemed too risky: ‘Crucial’ housing plans delayed 10 yearsThe housing development is expected to offer homes for 15,500 people.09 Feb 11:06 PM
OpinionJohn MacDonald: I didn’t buy Three Waters, now I’ve got non-buyer’s remorseOpinion: Do we really think local authorities can fix the problems?08 Feb 09:39 PM
New ZealandThe ‘icecream guy’ challenging the Green grip on WellingtonKarl Tiefenbacher is having a crack at politics after starting Kaffee Eis 19 years ago.08 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhat repealing Three Waters could mean for your ratesAdding hundreds of millions of dollars in costs and an urgent revision to previous budgets08 Feb 01:17 AM
New ZealandSouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
OpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: Can Wellington dodge a water emergency? The latest risk data is inOPINION: It's a make-or-break week for the capital - and residents have had enough.08 Feb 01:14 AM
New Zealand'Cannot pay': Charity could close if council's fee hike plan goes aheadMen’s Shed says it can’t afford council plans to introduce ‘fairer’ fees.08 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandHow many district councillors does Whanganui need?'Council representation should be fair and effective for all Whanganui residents.'07 Feb 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: The incapacity of development capacityOPINION: Current methods make it hard to zone sufficient land for development.07 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Waikato deputy mayor steps downThe new deputy is rumoured to be a future mayoral contestant.06 Feb 10:33 PM
New Zealand‘Hands off our Māori wards’: Local Government speaks out against coalition’s movesLocal Government NZ was singing a different tune to the coalition at Waitangi.05 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandCouncillors consider ownership of Stratford's castleStratford on Stage has been operating out of The Castle for over three decades.04 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandMaster Plumbers boss urges commissioners for WellingtonThe Wellington region is in level 2 water restrictions.02 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandCouncil buys Cameron Rd Warehouse building to house new indoor courtsThe new courts - to cost $25m - are part of the Memorial Park redevelopment plans.02 Feb 04:30 AM
OpinionTalking Point: Hawke’s Bay councils need to leave ‘no stone unturned’ to find savingsOpinion: 2024 is shaping as the year of big rates rises in Hawke's Bay - here's why.31 Jan 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhat you can no longer put in your recycling bins as national rules arriveKerbside standardisation is expected to divert an extra 53,000 tonnes of recycling.31 Jan 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Wellington City needs its own Wayne BrownOPINION: Giving the city taxpayers’ money would only reward reckless behaviour.30 Jan 04:00 PM
