New Zealand'It's off the table': Wellington Mayor withdraws offer to meet with rail protesters after disruptionTory Whanau had offered to meet with the group on Monday but they did not engage with her.20 Apr 02:45 AM
New ZealandHastings council reveals 8.5 per cent rates rise, other councils to announce risesRates rise in the pipeline for Hastings ratepayers.18 Apr 04:49 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay growers need rule change to burn flood debrisRegional council faces difficult decision about debris.18 Apr 04:35 AM
New ZealandFar North District Council boss going after less than a year in the roleBlair King is to leave the role in May.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSecret venue for Tauranga Stop Co-Governance Tour meeting after 'impossible' security rulesThe tour had previously secured two venues, but these are now no longer.14 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandNapier council ranked lowest in CouncilMARK surveyIt received the lowest rating of HB councils that took part in the independent review.13 Apr 10:08 PM
New ZealandThree Waters reset: 'Ensures that we have a local voice', mixed reaction from councils'Affordable Water Reforms' will consist of 10 entities instead of the original four.13 Apr 02:44 AM
New ZealandEmergency management chair found out about Auckland floods from daughterHowick councillor Sharon Stewart says the flood is a wake-up call for the council.12 Apr 11:31 PM
New ZealandPro and anti mayors anxious about Three Waters resetUpdated strategy due to be announced on the management of drinking, waste and stormwater.12 Apr 06:38 PM
New ZealandFluoride failure to raining street lamps - when will Wellington officials learn?OPINION: Faulty street lamps have come crashing to the ground, risking injury or death.12 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'System failure': Damning Auckland flood review finds lack of leadership by mayor, council“This unprecedented event unfolded with extraordinary speed. Minutes mattered."12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsThomas Coughlan: Bye Three Waters - welcome, ‘Affordable Water Reform’The policy to replace Three Waters will be announced today.12 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson: Hey Wayne, fixing dysfunction starts at the topThe flood report tells Auckland's mayor and his council they all have to do better.12 Apr 07:37 AM
New ZealandTararua District a focus of repairs for flood protectionMore than $9 million in damage done to stopbanks, spillways and drains in the district.12 Apr 03:05 AM
New ZealandWellington’s falling street lamps: 17,000 at risk of failureWellington City Council has revealed its findings from an urgent investigation.12 Apr 02:08 AM
New ZealandAuckland mayor takes potshots at city's business elite and fires up again over conesThe mayor also hit up the new Auckland Transport boss to sort out the road cones.11 Apr 07:18 AM
New ZealandTransformational change: New Napier council CEO settles inLousie Miller is a regarded as an experienced leader of transformational change.11 Apr 07:07 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: Agencies still processing hundreds of grant applicationsThree major relief funds have allocated millions to Hawke's Bay between them.11 Apr 03:31 AM
New Zealand$10m of Kaipra works cut to help pay for cyclone, storm damageCyclone Gabrielle damage to Kaipara leads to $10m of works being deferred.11 Apr 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandProject Auckland: Flood protection at workThe transformation of a park involved a vast system to deal with 1-in-100-year deluges.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBernard OrsmanBernard Orsman: Welcome to Wayne’s worldOPINION: To Auckland’s mayor, problems are there to be fixed.10 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumProject AucklandThree Auckland councillors share lessons from the floodsTim McCready asked three Auckland councillors what they have learnt after recent floods.10 Apr 04:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe feeling of being left alone - Hawke’s Bay’s disaster within a disasterTo restore confidence, it's time for the Civil Defence Joint Committee to step aside.07 Apr 06:00 PM
Politics'Too much power': Former mayors weigh in on Gore council dramaA local government panel says it's too early for commissioners.06 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandGore Mayor set to continue serving the communityBen Bell would continue to work for the community that elected him.05 Apr 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHighway blues: Roading budget blows out by $1.72 million“The issues we are experiencing here are by no means unique."05 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFinal racecourse hearings: Anything other than green space 'a waste'The hearings have shown little support for a potential hospital at the reserve.05 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandStuart Nash's departure opens a selection doorLabour is facing its first Napier candidate selection meeting in 15 years.04 Apr 03:54 AM
KahuKīngi Tuheitia to visit Ngāti Kahungunu iwi recovering from cycloneKīngi Tuheitia is deeply concerned about the welfare of whānau and hapū.01 Apr 10:18 PM
New ZealandAuckland mayor's LGNZ departure 'a bit of a cheap shot'“It’s Auckland over there, being a bit special, and the rest of New Zealand is separated."31 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhangārei councillor told to apologise for breaching confidentialityWhangārei district councillor Jayne Golightly breached council confidentiality.30 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandYeah nah - Hannah Tamaki struggles to meet southern councillorsVision NZ party founder on a less than fruitful meet-and-greet mission in Otago.28 Mar 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandUnplugged and personal: What unfolded at lunch with Brown and his 'Princess' wifeWayne's World: Why Wellington needs to keep out of Auckland's business.28 Mar 03:38 PM
New ZealandWhanganui welcomes 29 new Kiwi citizens to its ranks“I hope all our new residents feel a sense of belonging here."27 Mar 04:00 PM
