New ZealandReopening of borders: Mayoral candidates on their plans for new AucklandersWith Auckland set to get a new mayor, what sort of city will migrants be returning to?10 May 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChristine Fletcher: Enough of weak mayors - Auckland needs a leaderOPINION: Auckland councillor says the city needs someone able to unify and speak up.09 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsCouncil chairman ousted following alleged racist remarksRuss Rimmington has been accused of making racist comments during a public forum in 2021.09 May 08:19 AM
New ZealandAlarm bells sound over Nelson library site after sea rise reportRecent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.07 May 09:14 PM
New ZealandMayor 'delighted' at court win over forestersCouncil in disadvantaged district fends off High Court action from forestry companies05 May 03:50 AM
KahuEke Panuku heads to Human Rights Review Tribunal in protracted legal battleEke Panuku in legal battle with former Māori Party co-leader John Tamihere.03 May 04:49 AM
New ZealandGreens ditch male co-leader rule and add Māori requirementParty brought in the female and male co-leader requirement in 1995.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentFinal decision looms for controversial Pāpāmoa reserve planting planPart of the project has already sparked outcry from residents.01 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandFocus Live: David Seymour reacts to Three Waters reformsAct Party leader David Seymour said his party would not support the Three Waters reforms and would return the assets to councils. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch29 Apr 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics'Equal voting rights' or 'apartheid': Submissions heard on Rotorua local billMayor: 'Rotorua is unique, what suits us does not necessarily suit the rest of NZ.'22 Apr 07:29 AM
New ZealandSpat over kiwifruit growers' rates valuations headed for High CourtValuer General Neill Sullivan is allowed to present evidence in the case.22 Apr 03:50 AM
PoliticsPublic submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill extendedA further two weeks has been added for submissions on Rotorua Māori wards bill.21 Apr 04:25 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPaul Goldsmith: Radical changes being peddled in obscure BillsOPINION: National's justice spokesman decries sneaky and radical changes to our democracy.20 Apr 05:00 PM
KahuHigh Court rules against Māori trust that took council to courtTrustees seeking order for FNDC to remove disused pipeline and driveway in Kaitaia.19 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents angry after years of inaction from Kāinga OraResidents are frustrated with lack of action from Kāinga Ora in Tauranga suburb.19 Apr 04:44 AM
New ZealandSecret council proposal to sell 10 reserves for housing revealedParties say no decisions made but local MP 'extremely' worried.15 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand$900m shortfall: Auckland Council faces more budget cutsMore budget cuts are on the cards as Auckland Council grapples with a $900m revenue fall.15 Apr 05:35 AM
New ZealandCity councillor admits he's behind anonymous Twitter account used to praise himselfSean Rush used the Twitter account @localbod1 to praise himself.14 Apr 03:41 AM
Construction'Absurd delays': Builders threaten to bypass council approval due to delaysSome builders are threatening to bypass council inspections due to 'absurd' delays.14 Apr 03:26 AM
New ZealandResign or be rolled - Waikato regional councillors issue ultimatum to chairmanEight councillors have signed a letter telling the chairman to stand down... or else.13 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandQueenstown mayor not seeking third termQueenstown mayor Jim Boult announced this afternoon he won't be seeking a third term.13 Apr 01:27 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuTwo new Māori seats for regional council confirmed for October electionTwo new Māori seats for the regional council.12 Apr 09:15 PM
KahuMāori wards included for Rangitīkei electionsEach ward represents a population of approximately 1400.12 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandFrustration over ongoing Miramar Peninsula protestCouncillor Teri O'Neill wants protesters at Mahanga Bay to go home.11 Apr 11:21 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAnalysis: Why Greens gave party stalwart the bootIona Pannett's vote to protect more character homes in the inner city has cost her.11 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew seawall in Hawke's Bay to cost impacted homeowners $220k eachHuge project at a huge cost to home owners.10 Apr 01:49 AM
KahuIwi-built home for whānau of 10 officially openedThe newly built home for a whānau of 10 was opened in Te Karaka near Gisborne.09 Apr 11:28 PM
New ZealandRāhui placed as birds and fish die on lakeSome of the birds were barely alive when they found them and dying in front of them.08 Apr 06:53 PM
KahuSliver of land sparks confiscation debateAncestral land opposition sparks call for recognition of historic land confiscation.07 Apr 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTens of thousands in Hawke's Bay drinking non-compliant water supplies until mid-2022Hastings city is one of six non-compliant water supplies for 66,804 people in Hawke's Bay.07 Apr 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuMixed response for new-look Hastings council as Māori ward introducedThere are gains and losses for the Hastings community under the change.07 Apr 03:55 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEric Crampton: Council carbon counselOPINION: Councils can only do so much in dealing with carbon emissions.06 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Ugly': Residents slam Tauranga's proposed civic revampSome residents say a museum is important but others fear it could be a 'white elephant'.06 Apr 07:45 PM
