Puketutu Island to close, Watercare eyes new landfill or incinerator for Auckland’s waste
Watercare has released an engagement report looking at the options for the future and asking for public feedback.…
Govt agrees to change or scrap Treaty of Waitangi references in 19 laws
In April, the Herald revealed Cabinet in February had decided to amend and repeal some laws following the…
Bridge or tunnel? Auckland’s second harbour crossing decision looms – The Front Page
In other words, the can cannot be kicked down the road any longer. Documents reveal many areas of…
Bridge or tunnel? Decision on second Waitematā Harbour crossing due mid-year, Chris Bishop says
“That’s what the Government’s working hard on at the moment,” he said. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop said…
Abbey Caves tragedy: Coroner told of no safety plans or Whangārei Boys’ High School leadership oversight
Northland had been under an orange weather warning for days and it was upgraded to a heavy‑rain warning…
Govt tells councils to submit radical reform plans in next three months ‘or we will do it for you’
Local Government Minister Simon Watts reiterated the ultimatum, saying the status quo was no longer feasible. “For areas…
Home Value Index: Expert says NZ house prices may flatten or fall this winter
“[And] we’ve been here before, with small upturns at the start of 2024 and 2025 eventually going into…
Media Insider: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ditches Tova O’Brien and TVNZ Breakfast – will it help or hurt him?
Two others, Trish Sherson and David Cormack, give their detailed views (below) today. Many members of the public…
Auckland liquor licences axed or suspended after selling booze to teen Silas Sims before fatal crash
Silas’ parents, who pushed for the venues to be prosecuted, have told NZME they are glad there have…
Wellington measles case possibly infected at Warbirds Over Wānaka or Ultra music festival
Te Iho at 1 Bowen St on April 15 from 11.17am to 12.37pmMcDonalds Mana on April 15 from…
Do we still fix things – or just throw them away? – Glenn Dwight
Attached was a photo of a transporter toy for the grandkids that had clearly lived a full and…
Economist Cameron Bagrie weighs in on OCR debate over hike early or not to hike?
“[Neutral] is where the Reserve Bank’s neither got the foot on the accelerator or the brake. “If you…