Local Council
Council and Health NZ tight-lipped on Wairarapa Hospital settlement
The two entities refused to disclose the settlement amount that ended a lengthy legal dispute over Wairarapa's defective hospital.
Lower Hutt Planting for the Future initiative
A new community-wide initiative has launched in Lower Hutt today called 'Mouri Tupu - Planting for the Future'. The goal is to plant one tree for every person in the city, that's 114,000. Lower Hutt… Audio
Temporary fix for Lawrence water supply on track, council says
Clutha District Council says it is on target to temporarily fix a town's water supply before it is expected to run out.
Half of cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties now bought out or close to it
Half the cyclone-wrecked Hawke's Bay properties deemed too unsafe to live in have now been bought out, or are close to it.
Dunedin signs off on plan for the next 30 years
The Future Development Strategy suggests how and where Dunedin should grow and what is needed to make it happen.
Are rugby stadiums really worth it?
Opinion - Large stadiums are sold as an economic boon, but the reality is they tend to require significant investment, Robert Hamlin writes.
Supercars set to drive millions into Taupō economy
Hotels are fully booked and nearly 66,000 supercar fans are expected in Taupō over the weekend.
Behind the numbers of Auckland's rising dog attacks
Roaming dogs are responsible for more than a thousand attacks on animals each year, and the number is growing. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 April
On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Audio
Residents of Auckland apartment building 'won't have to move out'
The body corporate of the 16-storey City Gardens Apartments is confident the notice to vacate will be removed today.
Northland ratepayers concerned over small rate rise
Ratepayers up and down the country are reeling as their councils propose double-digit rates rises in the middle of a cost of living crisis. In Northland there's shock and outrage too. Peter de Graaf… Audio
Anger over plan to ditch ratepayer funding for rescue helicopter
A proposal to ditch ratepayer funding for the Northland Rescue Helicopter and other emergency services has sparked a record number of submissions to the Northland Regional Council.
Complainants tight-lipped over Invercargill mayor’s apology
The two councillors who lodged a code of conduct complaint against Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark will not comment on his recent apology.
The Panel with Nuwanthie Samarakone and Allan Blackman (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Nuwanthie Samarakone & Allan Blackman to discuss the governments plan for fast track consents. They also discuss whether the public sector job cuts… Audio
Dangerous apartment building facing financial troubles
The building's management said they were short more than $30 million needed for long-term fixes to fire hazards and recladding. Audio
Commission fails in bid for hybrid council model in Tauranga
Local Government Minister Simeon Brown has also rejected the commission's recommendation that a Crown observer be put in place.
Risk of first-class cricket pulling up stumps at Pukekura Park
First-class cricket at New Plymouth's Pukekura Park - a ground once described by cricketing Bible - Wisden - as among the six best venues in the world - could be about to be hit for six. Taranaki… Audio
Dunedin couple get stiffed over carpark fine in Queenstown
A Dunedin couple struggle to get justice after being scammed in Queenstown - RNZ's Tess Brunton has the story Audio
Orana Wildlife Park facing 'financial demise' if funding not secured
The zoo wants $1.5 million in annual long-term funding from the city council, saying it will cost Christchurch ratepayers just 68 cents a month.
Call for begging ban after report 10 tourists 'physically accosted' at cafe
Beggars "physically accosted" 10 Aussie tourists at a cafe last week, claims a Rotorua councillor arguing it is time to "seriously consider" a begging ban.