New ZealandNorthland local government, community stalwart recognised in King's Birthday HonoursMalcolm Nicolson has been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours.04 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWānaka plan to split from Queenstown gains tractionThe petition started by Wānaka mechanic Dean Rankin gathered 1822 signatures.02 Jun 03:39 AM
New Zealand'Blackmail' by mayor over budget, says Auckland councillorWayne Brown wants to sell airport shares in order to plug a budget hole.01 Jun 08:28 PM
New Zealand'We’re moving to survive': Why a retailer has left CBD after 15 years'There is nobody visiting now. You’ve got to have foot traffic to make things work.'30 May 01:52 AM
New ZealandWellington City Council’s deficit forecast to increaseHalf of the city's major projects are facing problems.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandRuapehu council adopts 7% rates rise"We have absolutely no wriggle room for any new initiatives or requirements."29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFree Saturday parking returns to Tauranga CBDThe change comes into effect this weekend.29 May 07:38 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInflation clauses costing councils millionsA leading economist says more businesses are including escalation clauses.28 May 06:13 PM
New ZealandThe slow road to the Civil Defence reviewThe terms of reference for the Cyclone Gabrielle response review are still a month away.28 May 01:17 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow an original biker gang outwitted pad-raiding young rivals and pocketed $1mKurt Bayer reports on how a remarkable underworld saga unfolded.26 May 05:01 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council falls short on boarding house checksWCC has left questions about its processes unanswered for more than a week.26 May 12:10 AM
KahuBuilding a future of new generation Māori healthcare workersHui targets new healthcare workers to improve inequities.25 May 11:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandVelodrome work held up by worker visas“Everybody is poised, ready and waiting."25 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Transformational’ dam offers hope for Kaikohe’s futureBackers hope dam will do in the west what Kerikeri’s irrigation system did for the east.25 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHousing advocate takes aim at council over cyclone displacementToitu Tairāwhiti Builtsmart director Willie Te Aho has worked tirelessly to house people.25 May 02:12 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhat's to be done about the William Birch Pool?What should be done with William Birch Pool?24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHundreds more job cuts at Auckland CouncilThe PSA says a cost of living crisis is not the time to be cutting jobs.23 May 04:57 AM
New Zealand'Entirely unexpected': Sarjeant subcontractors fold“In a couple of months, I would say, we’ll have more of a firm programme.”22 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandHomeless support site almost ready to go“What we are doing in Anzac Parade and Taupō Quay is not going to solve the problem."18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNorthland leaders need more detail on amount of road repair fundingBudget 2023: Northland leader responds to "poor" roading repair package.18 May 04:17 AM
New ZealandRangitīkei council boss resignsBeggs' project management expertise guided the council through Te Matapihi build.17 May 11:49 PM
New ZealandCouncil budget cuts: South Auckland leader weeps at loss of funding helping 60,000 poor kidsMatt Winiata said there would be no funding for the programme.17 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
KahuFuture of Māori Battalion exhibit unknown as Rotorua Museum fate decidedIconic exhibition mothballed when Rotorua Museum was closed seven years ago.15 May 10:48 PM
New ZealandGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
New ZealandNoisy roosters and horse deposits: Years of animal complaints in Far North prompt new bylawAnimal complaints and problems in the Far North have gone unresolved after a bylaw lapsed.15 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon WilsonOpinion: Five ways for Auckland Council to raise more money and to spend it betterSimon Wilson: Some ideas that might help the mayor's new budget plan.15 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand400 jobs to go as Auckland mayor works to fill council budget holeThis is not the way to treat loyal workers whose livelihoods are at stake, says union.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandLast two meetings about extending Kensington rescue heli base lease coming upWhangārei council to hold last two meetings over rescue chopper base in Kensington.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
New Zealand'Not welcome here': Mayor's message to gang wanting to set up HQ in cityRebel Motorcycle gang moved its HQ to South Canterbury's port city.15 May 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInside the Wellington mayor’s office: Who’s who and how much they’re paidThere are eight positions in Tory Whanau's office.14 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Gore mayor rejects 'presidential' accusations, won't resignBen Bell describes himself as ambitious and confident, and says he is no quitter.14 May 10:28 AM
New ZealandWater woes: Wairoa faces the ultimate test in its supply choicesWairoa is years behind on some high-priority water supply projects.14 May 06:30 AM
