Local Council
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 September 2025
In today's episode, nurses turn their backs on the Health Minister, hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island… Audio
Wellington's City to Sea Bridge set for maintenance work
The long-contested bridge could get some renewal work instead of being demolished, with new government guidance set to decide its future.
'Commonsense has prevailed': Parole facility plans for a site near Rotorua scrapped
Unhappy neighbours and the Department of Corrections opposed the plans, when they were filed last October.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza; There's further… Audio
'Comically absurd': RMA reform minister Bishop slams Eden Park concert limits
But he insists his review of the rules will be balanced, with local community consultation. Audio
Councillor opposes climate strategy despite already voting in favour
'I'm not a climate change denier, but I don't think it's all man's fault,' Phill Hooper told a gathered crowd.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16th September 2025
In today's episode, more than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant; The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right… Audio
Vampire rights, sandfly bans and stolen houses touted in mayoral campaigns
As ballot papers land in letterboxes around the motu, some mayoral candidates are doing away with traditional priorities. Audio
New Watercare plant aims to curb Auckland sewage overflows
Watercare says a new wastewater plant will help significantly cut sewage overflows that have plagued oyster farmers north of Auckland. Kim Baker Wilson reports. Audio
Mayoral hopefuls bring fangs, red noses and big hats
Among the ballot papers landing in letterboxes this week, voters may find a few surprises: from fangs, to red noses, and striking, oversized hats. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
New wastewater plant will reduce sewage overflows, Watercare says
But one oyster farmer affected by rolling overflows says they're not out of the woods yet, with a full fix still some time away.
Nelson council approves new museum archive facility
LDR's Max Frethey talks news from the neighbourhood around Nelson/Tasman Audio
Leaks, lost trust and the battle for local democracy
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .
Leaked papers, low votes, huge stakes
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake Audio
Fences up, fences down: Wellington bridge battle ramps up
Protestors say shutting the landmark bridge has deprived Wellington of a major drawcard during one of its busiest weekends.
Protestors take a fence, unhappy at bridge demolition plan
Protestors have begun a tit for tat with Wellington City Council, removing fencing that blocks off the City to Sea bridge, which is planned for demolition.
'Holy heck': ACT candidate's shock as hoarding shot at
Matt Yovich says his friends were horrified after bullets tore through his election hoarding overnight.
Council elections the 'big race' - mayor Wayne Brown
Auckland's mayor says it would '"be nice if I didn't have to battle the same four people" who oppose him around the council table.
Young offroaders remove almost 400 tyres from riverbank
A Hawke's Bay offroading club sick of being blamed for rubbish on riverbanks has embarked on a different kind of adventure.
Retailer offers to redevelop Takapuna Golf Course
Auckland Council plans to turn half of the Auckland golf course into a floodwater catchment area.
