New ZealandMayor’s vote forces U-turn on Tauranga's water planMayor Mahé Drysdale’s vote reversed the in-house water plan decision.18 Aug 10:29 PM
New ZealandNapier council's plan to reduce burden on ratepayersThe council is moving some of its assets to an investment portfolio to grow wealth. 18 Aug 03:35 AM
New ZealandWairoa's fourth mayoral candidate is a flood victim wanting to stop another one'Younger people are the ones going to take over and we don’t want to leave a mess.'18 Aug 01:47 AM
Politics'Biggest change since 2004': Building consent reforms to be unveiled todayThe Govt signalled in late 2024 it was investigating options for major reform. 18 Aug 12:48 AM
Kahu'Stay in your lane': Seymour weighs in as 100 church leaders back Māori wards100 churches plan workshops to prepare communities for the Māori wards vote.17 Aug 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Going backwards $1m a day’: Concerns mount over investment of Auckland's $1.3b Future Fund The fund created by the sell-off of airport shares still has no investment manager. 17 Aug 06:05 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsConcerns amid continued delays on hiring Auckland Future Fund investment managerAuckland Councillor Chris Darby expresses frustrations about the $1.3 billion fund not being invested in global markets in a Governing Body meeting on July 31, 2025.Watch17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral candidates are divided on whether Māori wards are neededSome candidates say Māori wards aren't needed, others are fighting to retain them.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandEach of the 40 members on Napier's first citizens' assembly to be given $800A mayoral candidate says the community may find the payment hard to accept.15 Aug 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSexism in council? Tears, a resignation and Mayor Wayne Brown’s orgasm jokeClaims female councillors silenced amid 'laddish' climate and crass humour.15 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsCouncillors behaving badlyAuckland councillors' behaviour is under scrutiny after Cr Ken Turner's outburst. Video / Auckland CouncilWatch15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLandowners support blocking Cape Palliser access after 'shocking' vandalismDistrict council says 'poor social behaviours displayed are not acceptable'.15 Aug 07:40 AM
BusinessHighest-paid council CEOs in New Zealand revealedGore paid $771,558 to three chief executives, ranking second after Christchurch. 15 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Buried alive': Eels likely died due to council contractors not following code of practice'We are in the process of developing a standard operating procedure.'15 Aug 12:16 AM
New ZealandCouncil seeks recovery of legal fees after $2.4m lawsuit against it dismissedLeon Sheeran must pay $20,000 for the council's legal fees.14 Aug 11:47 PM
New Zealand'Falling from the sky': Claims of mystery pigeon poisoner on the loosePolice have investigated but have been unable to confirm the poisoning claims.14 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Number of council probes into small builds after Govt cuts red tapeNew rules will ease restrictions on buildings such as garden sheds, sleepouts, garages. 13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe mix-up that prevented a Whangārei woman from voting in Māori wardsChala Chase urges voters to check their details, after her own enrolment mistake.13 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: The moment Chlöe Swarbrick gets kicked out of House for second time Issue stems from remarks made during Palestine debate on Tuesday.13 Aug 04:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The double tax hitting ratepayers in the pocketANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.12 Aug 06:00 PM
New ZealandMayoral hopeful’s website condemned as ‘horrendous’The candidate's website looks to have posted 'dangerous' and sexually disturbing content.12 Aug 12:28 AM
New Zealand'We are trapped': Family face 72% rates rise but can't sell property to developers Trevor Knox’s rates bill has risen to $10,730 on his 1ha property.11 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuAuckland politician says she was abused putting up her signage - police calledThe mayoral candidate has since decided not advertise her candidacy on her vehicle.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents demand compensation for tyre damage on 'razor-sharp' rural roadsTyre shops confirm there has been a surge in repairs linked to recent road re-metalling.11 Aug 05:24 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNeighbours voice fears over three-storey housing development for ‘people in need’The three-storey housing development in Pāpāmoa is for 'people in need'.11 Aug 12:04 AM
New ZealandMayoral candidate wants council to run a cannabis businessCamden Gaskin moved to Wairoa in 2018 after Googling the cheapest section available in NZ.10 Aug 11:31 PM
WorldTrump plans to move homeless 'far' from Washington amid false crime claims'I’m going to make our capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before.'10 Aug 08:45 PM
New ZealandHobson's Pledge founder wants ratepayer activist seat at New Plymouth councilThree dozen members lobbied against the council's buy-local plan.10 Aug 05:49 AM
PoliticsPrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Christopher Luxon following annual talks with Anthony Albanese, and a helicopter ride to surrounding peaks including the Humboldt glacier.Watch10 Aug 12:53 AM
New Zealand'Real treasure': Rotorua Museum survives local government culture cullRotorua Museum rebuild safe as leaders confirm it remains a council core service.09 Aug 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It's unjust': Woman moved off Māori roll without her consentChala Chase now can't vote in Māori wards after being moved off the Māori roll.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Looks like a boy racer burnout circle': Council's new logo saga sparks backlashThe abstract logo resembles a lower-case 'a' and incorporates several symbolisms. 08 Aug 10:29 PM
New Zealand'I don't intend to move': MP staying put despite boundary shiftNicola Grigg plans to seek a third term despite now living in the Wigram electorate.08 Aug 09:28 PM
New ZealandSilly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls One candidate is running for mayor in two places at opposite ends of the South Island.08 Aug 09:00 PM
