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Local Government NZ says a longer council term could be a good test case for Parliament, but it comes with a warning.

Tangoio Marae in Te-Matau-a-Maui north of Napier was left blanketed with silt when Gabrielle hit. The clean-up took months but the marae still can't be used.

An unusually long sitting block begins today at Parliament, beginning with another repeal of law passed by the previous government.

The minister responsible won't say, pointing only to regulations that could let it step in if needed.

A law change to try and stop territorial kicking duels and create more running rugby is being introduced to Super Rugby Pacific this season.

The opposition is warning the repeal and replacement of its water services reforms will lead to rates rises across the country. Audio

Motorcycle and motor scooter riders in Wellington are being revved up by a proposal to introduce paid parking.

Simeon Brown says it will "restore continued local council ownership and control of water services, and responsibility for service delivery".

The task force is one of four demands submitted to Police Minister Mark Mitchell at a public meeting on retail crime in Auckland.

Britain's Olympic team have signed a sponsorship deal with TikTok to boost its athletes' online influence.

Alex Foulkes claims there should be a wider debate about the future of the Green Party.

'About four' lobbyists have gained access to the Beehive and had their identities made secret by the new Speaker.

The Tall Ferns have ended their Olympic basketball qualifying event with a heavy 94-39 loss to a clinical France in Xi'an, China.

Two Upper Hutt schoolgirls are being investigated after they were filmed beating up one of their peers.

A battery-powered harvester and a pair of moving platforms are the latest step in Leaderbrand's push for sustainable horticulture, and they are currently being put through their paces.

Dealing with her dad's death was the "hardest thing" Melissa Davies has ever done. She wants others to have it easier.

Tony Stamp reviews an extra-sincere new release from the Baltimore synth-pop outfit.

US talk show host Tucker Carlson's interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin began with a rambling lecture on the history of Russia and Ukraine. So was it true?