Local Council

The acting chair said making the agency review the cost of contracts over the last five years would distract the agency from addressing problems facing the region's water infrastructure.

Timaru mayor Nigel Bowen, said they want "do it once and do it right to set the region up for success".

Forty-five shopping trolleys were returned and 13 people were arrested, but some claimed the campaign targeted the vulnerable.

Environment Canterbury says it is on top of its consents processing requirements, after its battles.

Local Government New Zealand has suggest it be replaced with an in-person voting booth system. Audio

A collage student was hit by a freight train and killed just after 3pm on Wednesday. Audio

NZTA says some roads will revert automatically and others are subject to public feedback.

The Kaikōura district obtained international dark sky sanctuary status six months ago and it has led to two new business opportunities starting up.

A deputy mayor says her council's trust in Wellington Water is "broken" and it couldn't be sure ratepayers were getting value for money.

The increase aims to address the escalating maintenance costs across the sector.

As Wellington City Council mulls spending more than $11 million to prevent waterfront drownings, locals say it'll be tough to balance cost, safety and aesthetics. Audio

The Transport Agency has confirmed it will consult on the automatic speed reversal of two sections of highway through Nelson following strong community opposition.

Tory Whanau says the Prime Minister's "lame-o" comment is poor form and the councils are sticking to their timeline to get it right.

A Whangārei District Council meeting to discuss a legal challenge against fluoridation will now take place next week in public.