Local Council

The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October.

Environment Southland acting CEO Rob Phillips said about $25 million was needed to tackle the issue, on top of the "ballpark" $20 million already spent.

Council officers are now predicting the project, which was budgeted to cost $139 million, could cost up to $220 million.

It comes after a series of failures at Wānaka's wastewater treatment plant.

Police investigations are underway following fraud complaints in relation to the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election in Auckland.

The bronze bell was discovered missing by Auckland council staff.

A dog owner blamed themself for an attack at a Masterton park by one of their dogs, saying if they had not been off work sick with flu the incident probably would not have happened.

Wellington's former mayor says her plan to move to Australia isn't an abandonment of the city.

Soil tests done as part of a remediation project at the controversial former plant in Paritūtū, New Plymouth have found "no evidence of contamination".

The national water authority used its legal powers to take over a private water supply in Kāeo and order the council to operate it.

A $1.1 billion Southland windfarm proposal has reared its head at a regional council after facing rejection earlier this year.

Resident Anna Valentine said it had been "about time" the water watchdog stepped after a 10-year boil notice. Audio

Currently, Hindu events in Nelson either take place in the Multicultural Hall, which has to be rented out, or in a small room in Rozelyn Singh's house.

Residents claim they have had no running water for 30 days.

Asphalt costs about five times more than the proposed chipseal.

The decision followed a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.

Experts have figured out how to move the giant Rakaia salmon statue for a $300,000 refurbishment.