Local Council

AT says it's confident they are isolated incidents although it is yet to find out the full circumstances.

People have reportedly been camping on some streets in their vehicles for days or weeks on end.

Karen Arnold has been embroiled in a battle with Invercargill council since 2022.

SPCA and the Auckland Council were apparently powerless to remove the dogs without police on hand. Audio

Testing shows a reduction in toxic algae at Lake Hood, but not enough to have the health warning removed just yet.

Masterton District Council backs calls to designate the Remutaka Hill road as nationally significant due to a rise in traffic and ongoing safety risks.

Anna Mowbray - of Zuru toys fame - and former All-Black Ali Williams' plans for a helipad have riled up the local community.

The Whanganui District Council is organising a candidate information evening with a Māori focus ahead of local body elections later this year.

Flood maps used in a controversial plan change in Tauranga will be updated after 20 parties lodged three appeals with the Environment Court.

The land was still saturated after recent rain, meaning there was potential for further slips, council controller Brent Smith said.

So far, two councillors have confirmed they will run for Ruapehu mayor.

Frustrations are growing as illegal dumping plagues Auckland and leaves ratepayers with a multi-million dollar bill.

Far North District councillors have ordered an independent review of a Kaitāia water project dogged by delays and cost overruns.

Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building.

The countries biggest city is not performing on the global stage like it should, a new survey by Deloitte shows. Audio

The government set up a fund for headstones for patients who lay in unmarked graves. Audio

The land at Omaui holds special significance to Māori but other residents were concerned about retaining the view.