Local Council
Historic ship catches fire in Bay of Islands
The historic three masted ship, The Tui, has been engulfed in flames in Paihia in the Bay of Islands on Wednesday morning. Big Fish Bay of Islands' Derek Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Heavy rain warning for Tasman District
Metservice has issued a heavy rainfall warning for both western Tasman ranges and eastern hills of Richmond and Nelson. Nelson Tasman Civil Defence public information manager Paul Shattock spoke to… Audio
Motorcyclists protest against Wellington's new parking fees
The council have put in fees of $1 per hour for Motorbikes to park in car parks, with a daily cap of $6. Audio
'Distasteful': Residents battle crematorium being built near supermarket
Havelock North residents were not notified about the consent given to Terry Longley and Sons funeral home for the Crematorium.
Wellington motorcyclists stage protest over parking charges
Motorcyclists in Wellington are staging a sit in in Central Wellington on Tuesday morning to protest against newly imposed parking fees. Protest organiser Lucy Morris spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ECan proposes commuter train Rangiora to Rolleston
North Canterbury reporter David Hill has news of a new commuter train proposal for the region Audio
Napier City Council turns page on proposed library closure
The council has backtracked on its rate-saving proposal and will instead keep the library open for at least five days a week.
Porirua residents to decide on super-council
Pacific leaders have voiced concerns that the model could dilute local representation unless equity and cultural voices are prioritised.
Backyard battles take fighting off street, participant says
A participant in a controversial streetfighting competition insists the events provide a "fair playing field".
Councils plead for bipartisan RMA reform
Regional councils want greater certainty and bipartisanship on regulations, as they gear up for an expected spate of rule changes.
'Stop being dicks': Cycleway tacks cause havoc among Wellington cyclists
Council has asked for public assistance tracking down the culprits.
Broken water main fixed but water still in short supply
Kaipara Council has completed repairs on pipes that drained Dargaville's water supply. Audio
Hutt, Porirua councils put Wellington super city back on the table
The idea combines the Wellington region's councils into one large entity.
'It stinks' - Weary locals gear up for another round in dump fight
Grey District Council will need to spend at least $60,000 in fight against private landfill.
Giants basketball team saved after council revises contract
Nelson City Council amended their contract for the team's Trafalgar Centre venue, enabling them to sell food and drinks at home games.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025
In today's episode. The father of a man who died in Ukraine says his heart goes out to the family of a Christchurch man who has also died there. Maori health leaders have told the Waitangi Tribunal… Audio
Rates rise down to 5.8% for Canterbury
The council previously signalled a rates hike of 15.5 percent in last year's 2024/34 Long Term Plan.
Resident has to travel to cemetery for safe drinking water
After years of pushing for safe, clean drinking water, residents in Ashburton's north-east may finally get what they have long demanded.
Timaru blows rivals out of the water again
Fly to Timaru and taste the country's top water - that's the invitation from the city's mayor after its latest success. Audio
Timaru tap water wins title of best tasting in New Zealand
Timaru has taken out the title of New Zealand's Best Tasting Tap Water. Timaru's Mayor Nigel Bowen spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
