Local Council
Auckland bus, ferry, train fares set to rise for many - but there are some winners
Auckland Transport is increasing fares for some and scrapping its 10 percent discount for off-peak travel.
Funding sought for solar energy farm for Stewart Island
Finance is being sought to provide a solar energy farm for Stewart Island Rakiura residents.
No fines in first month of Auckland's new alcohol rules
There have been no issues with off-licence bottle shops in Auckland adhering to new strict 9pm closures, Auckland Council says.
Wellington City Council to dig up a thousand cubic metres of asbestos, arsenic and lead at beach
Wellington City Council will dig up a thousand cubic metres of asbestos, arsenic, lead and other materials at a scenic South Coast beach. Nick James reports. Audio
Asbestos, arsenic and lead found on Wellington coast
The council plans to dig up 1000 cubic metres of materials as it tries to clear a dump site .
Potting mix in the potty driving Northland travellers batty
Toilet vandals are costing Far North ratepayers dearly - and leaving holidaymakers with nowhere to answer the call of nature.
Wellington's Reading Cinemas may reopen in 2026 after new deal
New owners of Wellington's boarded-up cinema complex - Primeproperty Group - will lease the site back to Reading Cinemas after earthquake strengthening is completed. Councillor Tim Brown says the... Audio
Wellington's Reading Cinema complex will see movies return
The news that movies will return to Wellington's boarded-up Reading Cinema complex is being heralded as a win-win for the city. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
The move a councillor is calling a step backwards for Auckland
A decision to disband Auckland Council's lead urban regeneration agency could mean some communities miss out on valuable investments, a councillor says.
Mayor's relief as dam dispute finally ends
"It's been a long and tortuous process to get this far," mayor Tim King says of the five-year saga.
'Miserable weather' - bummer summer as thousands snub Splash Planet
There have been 12,864 fewer visitors to the amusement park this summer, meaning a drop in revenue of $320,000.
'Very harmful' - Wellington officials warn of toxic algae in Wairarapa
The algae is a neurotoxin that acts like snake venom and could be very harmful to humans and lethal for dogs according to Greater Wellington Regional Council expert.
$7 million pegged for Edgecumbe flood litigation
A regional council believes it will cost this amount to litigate claims brought against it over the flood eight years ago.
Christchurch City Council defends decision to upgrade sewage plant in Akaroa
The Christchurch City Council is defending its decision to press ahead with long awaited sewage plant upgrades for the Banks Peninsula township of Akaroa. Adam Burns has more. Audio
Auckland's dams slightly below average ahead of peak demand
February brings the strongest demand on the water supply, and Auckland's Watercare says they are planning to ensure peak demand can be met.
Hamilton mayor not running for re-election
Paula Southgate says she is not standing for re-election as she wants to make way for emerging leaders and spend more time with her friends and family.
Woman saves $500 after hit-and-run, thanks to CCTV cameras
After being smashed into and left with no contact details, Hawke's Bay woman Tracy Murfitt made a request for council CCTV footage that saved her $500.
Dry Northland plus holiday crowds lead to water restrictions
Water restrictions are being ramped up across much of the Far North, as continued dry weather and an influx of holidaymakers strain the district's dwindling rivers.
No plan for Southland town's homeless
Efforts to target the issue with a new approach have come up empty-handed, a community board chair says.
Tiny sign doesn’t stop swimming in poo
"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out.
