KahuMāori 'up against it' fighting liquor store licensing in local communitiesMurupara community leader leading a war she says is stacked against her.11 Jul 08:58 PM
New ZealandGST and foreign investors in ACT housing blitzACT says more investment will help it fix housing crisis.11 Jul 04:48 AM
New ZealandPolitical Roundup: The Democratic and equity deficits in Three Waters reformsEquity problems in the Government proposals, Representation and governance concerns.11 Jul 03:33 AM
KahuMatariki fireworks to light up capital's waterfront tonightThe fireworks will cap off this year's Matariki festival in Wellington.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland Council under fire over liquor licence approvalsCouncil inspectors are being asked to take worker exploitation more seriously.08 Jul 08:46 PM
KahuDisposing of mortuary waste to be more in line with tikanga MāoriCouncil votes for mortuary waste to be separated from the public wastewater system.08 Jul 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCall for a fresh election after suggestion commissioners appointment 'unlawful''Move on,' says a local government expert who supported the commission appointment.06 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandComment: Greens dodge a bullet over Wellington housing plan votePeople were shocked, but councillor Iona Pannett was never going to vote against heritage.06 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGeorgina Campbell: Who will control water servicesCOMMENT: Why is Government changing New Zealand's water infrastructure now?05 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Undercurrents of concern with Three Waters reformsEDITORIAL: Councils have yet to be persuaded to relinquish their water assets and income.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland's next mayor? National MP Mark Mitchell not ruling out tilt at city's top jobPhil Goff has not ruled out becoming NZ's next Ambassador to Washington.04 Jul 03:52 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBrian Fallow: Parochial politics a threat to better management of our waterGovernment's planned reforms could make up for decades of under-investment.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo firm commitment from Wellington and Auckland mayors to run againLianne Dalziel won't be running again, while Andy Foster and Phil Goff remain undecided.01 Jul 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Makes amalgamation look like a tea party': Bay leaders dubious about water reformsCentral Hawke's Bay Mayor Alex Walker said there could be significant cost savings.30 Jun 08:31 PM
New ZealandTim Shadbolt asks about hanging up mayoral chainsInvercargill Mayor has surprised councillors by asking what would happen if he resigned.30 Jun 05:28 AM
KahuCouncillor threatened before vote on Māori representation'Threats like that are unacceptable ... it is 2021, get with the times.'30 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandThree waters: Leaders fear Northland voice will be lost"Our position stands, we have opted out".30 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandNanaia Mahuta outlines Three Waters fix for 'system in crisis'Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.29 Jun 10:30 PM
New Zealand'Not promising': Goff not buying into Government's water reformsProjected cost savings cannot be relied on, warns mayor.29 Jun 10:14 PM
New ZealandPhil Goff on new Auckland budget: 'It's not the plan I dreamed of, but it's good'Auckland Council has a new budget but councillors are not happy with transport planning.29 Jun 06:29 AM
New ZealandCampers claim proposal to close Turihaua Point a breach of rightsCamper says proposal to close Turihaua Point is a breach of rights.19 Jun 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWhangārei out of water reform, CEO cites trust issue with govtMayor Sheryl Mai angles for compensation over water reform.19 Jun 08:34 PM
New ZealandThe shape of Wellington's future is about to be decidedThe question of 'intensification' underscores a growing conflict in Wellington.19 Jun 03:33 AM
KahuDunedin City Council rejects complaint about te reo Māori usageCommunity board member says English was New Zealand's first language.15 Jun 06:16 PM
New ZealandGreater Wellington Regional Council appoints new chief executiveThe appointment is a familiar face at the council.14 Jun 01:00 AM
Kahu'You have sinned against Māori' - SNA hīkoi hits Kaikohe'We got it wrong' - the admission that came as 2000 protesters descended on Kaikohe.11 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuShaw walks back comments over 'pause' to process on significant natural areasThe Government is in damage control after protests in the north over SNAs.11 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandWard Street trial 'diabolical': Waikato Regional Council chairWRC chairman say he's tempted to make his own carparks on Ward St.10 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandHamilton mayor defends secret discussions over new pool deal and dropping speed limitHamilton City Council deals with 13 items behind closed doors today.10 Jun 12:15 AM
New ZealandTransport Minister open minded about a congestion charge in WellingtonMichael Wood's position on the issue is a significant shift from his predecessor's.10 Jun 12:05 AM
KahuCouncil creates new position to focus on MaoriMaori voices will have a broader influence in shaping the organisation's strategies.09 Jun 08:13 PM
New ZealandDrop-in pitch uncovered at Lancaster Park site well and truly stumpedMangled steel frame, chopped in two by excavating equipment discovered at Lancaster Park.08 Jun 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandOpinion: Putting money in a budget line won't fix a water pipeUp to $185b is needed for the country's pipes but the workforce is already under pressure.08 Jun 05:00 PM
KahuCoast mayors call for halt to all SNA work in wake of protestsWest Coast mayors are calling for a halt to identifying SNAs on private land.08 Jun 02:47 AM