New ZealandInformation black hole riles residentsResidents evacuated from dry homes in the Eastern Bay have voiced their anger.08 Apr 11:09 PM
OpinionNo fast fix to Auckland gridlockCOMMENT: My family is the sort of family the Auckland Council loves.07 Apr 10:11 PM
New ZealandMP seeks probe into claims against mayorMP Damien O'Connor seeks probe into claims against Westland Mayor Bruce Smith.07 Apr 05:21 AM
New ZealandMake it illegal not to vote: Former PMSir Geoffrey Palmer sat down with Guyon Espiner to talk about his days as Prime Minister.06 Apr 08:00 PM
KahuMaori ward for Hastings up for discussionA district council committee is to review the issue of Maori wards this Wednesday.02 Apr 10:00 PM
BusinessCapital's council cleaners get living wageCleaners will soon be included in Wellington Council's pledge to provide a living wage.02 Apr 07:25 AM
OpinionBrian FallowWho'll pay the price of Auckland's growth?COMMENT: New ways are needed to help councils bear cost of vital infrastructure.30 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch NZH Local Focus: Will three become one in Wairarapa?Will Wairarapa's people support amalgamation? Made with funding from NZ On Air22 Mar 04:50 PM
New ZealandRatepayer cost revealed after asbestos contaminationMore details have emerged about the asbestos contamination at Auckland's Motat museum22 Mar 02:41 AM
New ZealandAsbestos contamination at MotatMotat's off-site collections are covered in asbestos and ratepayers will pick up the bill.21 Mar 11:55 AM
New ZealandGoff under fire in review talksShake-up of council functions signed off - but not without criticism of mayor Phil Goff.21 Mar 05:41 AM
New ZealandGoff planning major council shake-upAuckland Mayor planning shake-up of council functions, including water and stormwater, which have been in the spotlight following last week's downpours.16 Mar 04:30 AM
KahuNo quick-fixes to Maori representationAbuse of Andrew Judd an unpleasant reminder of how far NZ still has to come on race relations.14 Mar 05:00 PM
PropertyTauranga to collect $134m from ratepayersBy John Cousins The Tauranga City Council is seeking public feedback on an annual plan with the biggest capital spending programme 14 Mar 03:46 AM
BDBDTourismLocal govt pushes billion dollar bog fundLocal Govt NZ estimates the country needs to plan for $1.38b of new facilities for tourists.14 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandFluoride changes to be debated this weekMPs are expecting furious opposition to proposals on fluoridated drinking water as public hearings kick off this week.13 Mar 05:39 AM
New ZealandLen Brown's $5000 gift from ratepayersHere's what you paid for Len Brown's farewell gift, Auckland.11 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRaymond Huo on the return to LabourRaymond Huo on Labour's foreign buyers policy and his plans for infrastructure bonds for investor migrants.07 Mar 04:58 PM
PropertyBig rate rises likely for some in HastingsSoaring values in Hastings and Havelock North mean 5.4% rates hike tipped.06 Mar 05:44 PM
OpinionAlan Duff: Polluting ourselves to deathCOMMENT: New Zealand clean and green? Try mean and short-sighted.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBed tax proposal off-target and unfairCOMMENT: The Mayor's proposed way to pay for Auckland's tourism promo is a knee-jerk response that will not deliver positive benefits to the city.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionCities could get share of tax - AteedCOMMENT: Auckland should look at a deal with the Government to share returns on growth.06 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionWhich towns will become mini cities?Auckland is preparing for a new housing boom on the rural fringes of the city.05 Mar 05:34 AM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: Rotorua Mayor ahead of the game on forecast population declineRotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick discusses the release of the Maxim Institute population decline report today, and what the Rotorua Lakes Council are doing to buck the trend. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Feb 07:06 AM
PoliticsCHB councillors question co-operative dealSome blast agreement as 'bunkum' but others see it as a useful framework27 Feb 05:45 PM
OpinionEditorial: Ardern gives party a face liftThe Mt Albert byelection has given Jacinda Ardern the street credibility to give Labour a fresh young face in its leadership.27 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsMixed reaction to water-quality planSome say the Government's water-quality proposals are not ambitious enough, but others - including farmers - are cautiously optimistic.26 Feb 06:58 PM
SportYachting: Centre hits yet another hurdleThe troubled Yachting New Zealand high performance centre has hit another hurdle, with the national body likely to have to reapply for funding.24 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt's 'resistance' to online votingA veteran Auckland councillor is concerned change is being held back by political fears of activating young voters.22 Feb 02:31 AM
New ZealandHastings mayor standing for Nats in TukitukiLawrence Yule will take on Labour candidate Anna Lork for the seat.21 Feb 08:55 AM
Sport$70m cricket oval not a priority for GoffPlans to spend up to $70 million on a boutique cricket oval for test matches at Western Springs has received a knock back from Auckland Mayor Phil Goff.21 Feb 05:31 AM
New ZealandWait, what? There's a byelection?With a week to go, the Mt Albert byelection is shaping up as the quietest and most inconsequential on record.17 Feb 04:00 PM
KahuBrash speech returns to Orewa themesDon Brash returns to the same place, Orewa, to deliver the same sort of speech, but this time as spokesman for Hobson's Pledge.14 Feb 06:00 AM
BDBDBusinessGovernment backs fast-track UDAsThe Government is backing locally controlled urban development authorities to fight the slow speed of new city housing and infrastructure.14 Feb 01:24 AM
