Local Council

Whangārei District Council says it's looking into reports about councillors' comments on social media relating to the hīkoi - but won't say if any formal Code of Conduct complaint has been lodged.

A coronial inquiry is being held at Hastings District Court to decide which issues will be considered by the coroner looking into the 12 deaths caused by the cyclone.

Tauranga business owners say sales have dropped because of a new road layout and one fears she'll have to shut her store.

A toxic weed spreading like wildfire through Northland pastures can cause "serious health problems" if stock eat it.

A facility with a bombing pool, splash pad, toddler pool, eight indoor swimming lanes and two outdoor lanes was approved to replace the city's outdoor pool and the QEII Youth Centre.

Westport accountant Frank Dooley has lost his defamation case against Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine.

A 2023 bylaw says people can camp at the Wairau Diversion for "two consecutive nights in any four-week period" - but freedom campers have found a workaround.

NZME's plan to close 14 papers could impact local election turnout, and another news source needs to fill the void, councils say.

The landmark glasshouse in the city's botanic garden needs replacing rather than being "patched up", councillors have been told.

Residents around Sullivan Lake are bracing for another smelly summer from decaying vegetation and decomposing wildlife.

But Andrea Reeves stressed it is not their preferred option.

The rapport established with the mayor, councillors and senior staff will be key to sorting out the troubles at Wellington council, Lindsay Mckenzie says. Audio

Almost two years on from the Auckland Anniversary floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, residents are still picking up the pieces from ruined homes. Audio

Water restrictions are now in place in Hawke's Bay, meaning residents are limited on how and when they can water their grass.

Geoff Thomas - of Outdoors with Geoff fame - has called a council's claim "scandalous".