Local Council
Mayor's emergency election meeting folds after 25 minutes
One councillor turned up in a Mickey Mouse T-shirt, before a man in a World War II outfit halted proceedings. Audio
Fran Wilde leads South Wairarapa mayoralty election
A former MP, Wellington mayor and regional council chair says she ran to be mayor after people told her they needed "strong experienced leadership".
Second attempt at emergency council meeting in Kaipara
The Kaipara District Council will this morning make a second attempt at having an emergency meeting after a meeting on Thursday was interrupted by an elderly protester. RNZs Northland reporter Peter… Audio
Barker's $60m factory expansion nearly complete
The iconic South Canterbury fruit company's factory expansion will come to fruition later this year, in efforts to "future-proof" the growing business.
Price to fix town stopbanks at 'catastrophic risk of failure' doubles
For two years Spring Creek residents have been warned to be ready to evacuate if there is heavy rain.
Electoral fraud complaint filed with police
Complaints have been made about alleged vote-stealing during the Auckland Council elections.
Eleventh hour Kaipara emergency council meeting delayed
An emergency Kaipara District Council meeting about conduct during the local elections has been adjourned until Friday, after being interrupted by protesters.
Helen Lash retains mayoralty over Jacquie Grant by tiny margin
Grant had been in the lead on Sunday.
Outgoing mayor calls emergency meeting into election conduct
The mayor has requested the meeting be held behind closed doors, claiming there have been "all sorts of improprieties".
A zero rate rise - what would it look like?
One council chief executive said he could deliver a zero rate rise, but you might not like it.
'Like a bomb': Residents shaken by mystery 'bangs' in the night
Police and council are just as mystified as the locals. Audio
Emotional premiere of Pike River film in Greymouth
Samantha Gee visits Greymouth for the premiere of Duncan Sarkies film Pike River Audio
The new Mayor in favour of rates rises
Mayor-elect Nandor Tanczos joins Emile Donovan. Audio
In-house dog desexing helps council combat overpopulation
More than 1300 dog attacks and 15,000 roaming dogs are reported to the council each year.
Councillor resigns five days after election
Central Otago's Dave McKenzie has withdrawn after being accused of financial misconduct.
What's planned for the fastest growing district?
The district's new mayor is promising the next rate rise will be a single digit.
New Ashburton mayor ready to 'walk the walk'
Liz McMillan was grinning from ear to ear as she settled into the Ashburton mayoral office in the town's library and civic centre.
'We really need Māori wards to ensure representation'
Two dozen districts have voted to scrap their Māori wards, while 18 voted to keep them.
Increased vote count strengthens Pacific representation in South Auckland
Thousands more votes have been counted in the Auckland local elections, affecting the outcomes of several closely contested races.
Northland's Kaipara District records one of highest voter turnouts in New Zealand
It's a result mayoral candidate Jason Smith says makes him "damned proud" of locals' commitment to democracy.
