Stories by Michael Cropp

Local councils are increasing the pressure on central government over what they call the systemic underfunding of police.

Wellington's beleaguered cycleway programme will not be getting the shot in the arm some were hoping for - instead it will be reviewed, refreshed and recommissioned.

Independent investigators are one of the options being proposed by the capital's mayoral contenders wanting to bring councillors back into line.

Some long-haul flights could only take off with hundreds of empty seats on Wellington's proposed runway extension, according to a new report. Audio

Wellington City Council's handling of a controversial cycleway in Island Bay has hurt its city-wide ambitions for the bike routes, a review has found. Audio

Wellington city councillors have been told to go dumpster diving if they want to retrieve personal documents thrown out with no warning by staff. Audio

Wellington city councillors are being locked out of office staff areas after allegations of one councillor riffling through papers, and another giving staff a hard time.

Opponents will fight plans for a longer runway at Wellington Airport after formal resource consent for an extension was lodged.

An independent review of the capital's cycleway plans will push councillors to make a stand on support for cycling, Wellington's transport chair says.

With Porirua's mayor Nick Leggett now in the Wellington mayoral race, RNZ news checked in with the other candidates to find out what they thought of it.

Nick Leggett has announced his candidacy for the Wellington mayoralty, saying the city is stalled and needs new leadership.

Four mayoral candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to lead Wellington. Find out where each stands on policy.

Wellington Airport is not ready to apply for resource consent to extend its runway into Lyall Bay, say surfers in the city.

The Wellington City Council is seeking feedback on plans for at least $6m of cycleways in the city's east.

Public access to a Wellington sportsfield will be restricted if the council approves a $550,000 turf upgrade for the city's professional football team.

A Wellington mayoral candidate would be prepared to rip out a brand new, controversial cycleway if that was what the public wanted, she said.

Locals are worried Wellington Airport's planned runway extension will kill some of the city's best waves. Will a proposed artificial surf reef help? Audio

Cutting costs and visiting the bank are likely to be on the agenda for many dairy farmers in coming months. Will tāngata whenua be any better off? Audio

A union representing mine and quarry workers says Māori are among those most at risk following delays to health and safety laws.

Charities are looking to catch up with the shift towards electronic payments this Christmas, by using portable EFTPOS terminals alongside traditional buckets.