Local Council
Regulatory Standards Bill passes first reading
The Regulatory Standards Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament.
New Auckland CBD height rules too short, housing group says
The skyscraper height limits are too restrictive, an advocacy group campaigning for more housing says.
Water restored to Mt Maunganui road after burst water main
Water has been restored to houses on Oceanbeach Road in Mount Maunganui after a water main broke overnight.
Taumarunui rail yard ready for economic rebirth
The Ruapehu district mayor says it's a turning point for the central North Island town.
Large majority of Gisborne residents want local control of water services
The favoured model could result in households facing an average rate increase of $100 per year.
Jane Groufsky: How Auckland has changed
Curator Social History at Auckland Museum Jane Groufsky joins Emile Donovan in Turtle Bay to paint a picture of Auckland's changing landscape from the 1980s to now. Audio
Wellington councillors vote to save beloved community assets
Khandallah swimming pool and the Begonia House will be saved, while the cycle lane budget is cut.
Fisherman's anger over beach barriers: 'We pay a s***load of rates'
Wooden barriers along Napier's Marine Parade are preventing fishermen from accessing the beach.
Environment Southland backs council merger idea
Southland's regional council has backed an investigation that could result in local authorities merging.
Planning for Auckland's rapidly growing 'vibrant' south
A strategy to help support one of Auckland's fastest-growing regions with housing and its thriving farming industry has been approved by Auckland Council.
Wellington City Council meet to discuss key spending decisions
There's a big day of decisions for the Wellington City Council as they consider how to slice and dice their money. Wellington reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tauranga City Council considers cutting over 100 roles to save costs
The city's deputy mayor Jen Scoular says probably about half of those roles are currently vacant. Audio
Wellington City Council to hold public meeting on future of community assets
A major Wellington City Council meeting partially born from its failed airport share sale will be held on Thursday deciding the fate of beloved community assets and water reform in the capital. Nick… Audio
Tauranga City Council to deliberate on annual plan
On Wednesday we spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise about more than 100 roles being under threat at Napier City Council, the Council is trying to save $3 million in labour costs. Tauranga City Council… Audio
Future of Wellington's Begonia House, cycleways to be decided
Councillors will also vote on how much money to put towards Khandallah Pool and the city's notorious water infrastructure.
Taranaki boasts giant 30 year-old fungus near Eltham
Taranaki reporter Robin Martin goes mushroom hunting and tells us about a YUGE schnapper. Audio
First stand-alone liquor store to open in Lake Hāwea
Queenstown Lakes District Council has approved consent, but some community members aren't happy about not being consulted.
Millipede advisory group to figure out how to control infestation
One solution is a tiny parasitic worm that kills the Portuguese millipede from the inside out.
'Run It Straight' events in South Auckland cancelled
The event is a social media-driven trend where participants compete in full-contact collisions without protective gear.
Move to increase te reo Māori street names in Invercargill
Te reo Māori street names are on track for a boost in Invercargill as the council takes steps to ensure they are more readily available.
