A new report released by BusinessNZ says rural communities like Southland, Waimate, Wairoa and South Taranaki will be “devastated” by agricultural emissions pricing. Federated Farmers Vice-President, Wayne Langford says the Government needs to think very carefully about the timing, structure, and impact of any move to price agricultural emissions. “The cost of living and looming […] Keep Reading

The move will "take the Māori voice away from the executive leadership team's table", staff say. Keep Reading

Gisborne beaches will not be cleaned of woody debris until after winter despite the district council labelling the issue one of "extreme danger". Keep Reading

The next Auckland Council budget will look different to the mayor's first cut of it Keep Reading

Commuters may struggle to get into the capital on Monday morning due to significantly reduced train capacity, as KiwiRail scrambles to complete vital checks of the region’s tracks. Keep Reading

OPINION: We need clarity in this area to best use public funds and provide sound footing for voters, councils, parties and candidates. Keep Reading

A majority of surveyed greater Christchurch residents say they are open to more public transport and higher density housing. Keep Reading

Auckland Waterfront Consortium welcomes discussions of a new possible stadium. Keep Reading

A fleet of 18 new trains will be deployed to Kāpiti Coast and Wairarapa to replace the current ones, the government has announced. Keep Reading

A new vision for Eden Park is set to spark a major public discussion and debate. Keep Reading

There are warnings the problem could spread to other cities if the situation is not rectified quickly. Keep Reading

The Taxpayers Union says Gore District Council chief executive Stephen Parry should not be ''bad mouthing'' mayor Ben Bell in public. Keep Reading

The long-planned Erebus memorial in Auckland will no longer be built at the Parnell rose gardens, due to damage caused by recent weather events in the city. Keep Reading

Greenpeace Aotearoa is warning that Kaipara District Council’s decision to investigate waste to energy options could lock them into a disastrous deal that will be costly to ratepayers and have… Keep Reading

The Environment Minister is asking local authorities to juggle food production and freshwater quality as climate change and population growth stretch vege supplies. Keep Reading

From free lunches for councillors to wreaths on Anzac Day, here are the things Wayne Brown has cut - or plans to cut - as Auckland mayor. Keep Reading

Auckland Council has approved a plan to collect $1.1 billion from developers in Drury over the next 30 years in the face of a warning developers may seek a judicial review. Keep Reading

Destructive olive trees in suburban Wellington face the chop, but the suggested allergen-producing alternative has been outlawed in other cities. Keep Reading

Mayor Tory Whanau says it is a "no-brainer" to prioritise the safety of children and pedestrians over a small inconvenience to drivers. Keep Reading

Greenpeace is calling out Environment Canterbury and the Gore District Council for denying the science of health risks due to nitrate contamination in drinking water, in their recent statements on… Keep Reading

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Chair, Hinewai Ormsby, today announced an independent review of the region’s flood protection assets and drainage systems will get underway in May. Ms Ormsby says the scope of the review will cover the performance of all Regional Council-owned and operated flood protection, control and drainage schemes during Cyclone Gabrielle, addressing: “The devastating impact of […] Keep Reading

Opinion: Auckland Transport’s decision not to remove kerbside parking signals it will continue to prioritise cars, says Tim Welch Keep Reading

Anzac Day services will take place across the country tomorrow, including a dawn service at Christchurch's Cathedral Square for the first time since the 2011 earthquake. Keep Reading

The bridge would get a makeover featuring carved panels representing Onaero River's 11 tributary streams if the concept plan becomes reality.  Photo / Stuff... Keep Reading

The Gore District Council is on the path to government intervention, a local government academic says. Keep Reading