Local Council
Ōpōtiki's mystery smell solved, but foul odour lingers
One resident has compared the odour to "a sickening smell like dead carcasses".
South Auckland recycling plant catches fire
Fire-fighters have contained a blaze at a metal recycling yard in Papakura in Auckland. Manurewa-Papakura ward Councillor Angela Dalton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northland woman riding horse 30km to council to challenge bylaw
Northland farmer Claire Ganantchian is riding her horse 30km to challenge the wording of an animal bylaw involving horse manure. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 March 2025
In today's episode, a trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global… Audio
Proposed bylaw in Northland to force horseriders to pick up poo
Northland horseriders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new bylaw that would mean they'd have to pick up their horse's poo. Legendary Hokianga horseman Rob Pink spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Horse manure bylaw: 'Here in Hokianga, it's like liquid gold'
Northland horse riders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new rule that would mean they would have to pick up their horse's poo.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 March 2025
On today's episode, Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine, Ukraine President Vlodymyr… Audio
Council struggles to fill $129,000 forest manager job
It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson's forests is not so clear-cut.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 March 2025
In today's episode, the new lunch in schools programme has been riddled with problems, with delayed and poor quality meals, wastage - and most recently MPI investigations into halal meals and melted… Audio
Councillor calls for legal action against Wellington Water
Wellington Water could be facing legal action after the damning investigation into the company if a local councillor gets his way. Wellington Issues reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Getting out of hand': Personal info requests costing council
The cost of processing requests for personal information is grating Nelson's elected members after a new staff member had to be hired to deal with the increasing number of requests.
Urgent meeting called after report into Wellington Water
An urgent meeting is being held in Wellington to look at Monday's highly critical report into Wellington Water. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Report finds structural problems at Wellington Water
An urgent meeting of the Advisory Oversight Committee has been called for Tuesday morning to discuss Monday's scathing report on Wellington Water. Wellington Water board chairperson Nick Leggett spoke… Audio
Thousands flock to Field Days in Dargaville
Northlanders flocked to Dargaville for their Friendly Field Days - Susan Botting went along Audio
The region where unplanned water pipe repair costs are three times higher
A probe uncovered poor value for money from contractors, loose financial controls, and even one case of alleged theft. Audio
Tens of thousands of dollars stolen in alleged Wellington Water theft
Wellington Water has released a scathing report, after a probe uncovered alleged theft, poor value for money from contractors and structural issues.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 March 2025
In today's episode, a criminal defence lawyer says the investigation into the death of a man tasered by police will be complex, a new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their… Audio
Wellington ratepayers paying more for water repairs: Report
A new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their ratepayers are paying nearly three times more for water repairs than other parts of the country. Reporter Nick James spoke to… Audio
Wairoa could lose $70 million govt fund for flood protection
The town of Wairoa could lose out on a $70 million government fund for flood protection if it can't decide on a solution before the end of this month. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Gisborne locals to have say on alcohol rules in the CBD
Eighty-two percent of respondents oppose the current sensitive sites rule.
