HHeadlines Read More Former Manukau City mayor Sir Barry Curtis has died, aged 87March 31, 2026 “He was a hugely influential figure in local politics and a pioneer as mayor of Manukau City Council…
BBusiness Read More Central Hawke’s Bay mayor questions Wattie’s, McCain closures in ‘pretty good food-producing region’March 28, 2026 “It’s just come at a really bad time when there’s a lot of bad news happening out there…
NNew Zealand Read More What Auckland needs: A five-point plan to fix unlock the city’s potential – Wayne BrownMarch 27, 2026 There is a huge shift on the horizon locally — the most significant change since the Super City…
NNew Zealand Read More Far North mayor urges whānau to seek help after floods hit districtMarch 27, 2026 The major access closures because of flooding were via SH12 at Waimāmaku, SH15 through Mangakāhia Valley, SH1 at…
HHeadlines Read More Ambulance Association calls for Dame Kerry Prendergast to resign from Wellington Free Ambulance after loss of licenceMarch 25, 2026 “She has to resign from her position,” he said. Quin said Wellington Free Ambulance has previously disciplined staff…
NNew Zealand Read More Ex-Wellington Mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast admits to losing licence after speedingMarch 20, 2026 Former Wellington mayor Kerry Prendergast said it was easy to put your foot down in a Tesla. Photo…
NNew Zealand Read More Tensions at Wellington City Council over mayor and councillors’ offices at new Jervois Quay HQMarch 19, 2026 Councillors spoken to by the Herald were unwilling to discuss on record their feelings about the new digs,…
HHeadlines Read More Napier councillors decide city’s third deputy mayor in a month, Graeme TaylorMarch 17, 2026 McGrath had also been top-polling candidate in the council’s new Napier Central ward, after 11 years as a…
EEnvironment Read More The race for Paris: Will more armed police and more cameras make the city safer?March 13, 2026 Is it safe to walk the streets of Paris? Fewer and fewer Parisians certainly seem to think so.…
NNew Zealand Read More Stood-down Napier deputy mayor doesn’t want the job back as councillors prepare to voteMarch 11, 2026 The extraordinary council meeting to elect the deputy will be held at 12.45pm on Tuesday, March 17. One…
NNew Zealand Read More Tauranga oil spill risk rises as council plans faster harbour responseMarch 11, 2026 Residents of the area also opposed adding the structure to the harbour. The regional council gave a presentation…
NNew Zealand Read More Napier Mayor Richard McGrath names Roger Brownlie as new Deputy Mayor after Sally Crown stood downFebruary 28, 2026 McGrath said there were some strong candidates around the council table for the role – five told Hawke’s…