Local Council
Wairoa apples/horticulture do well at Hawke's Bay Export Awards
Wairoa Star's new owner is Tautau Commercial, CEO Aayden Clarke joins First Up to tell us wassup in the Hawkes Bay town Audio
Is Auckland really the 'City of Fails', or does it just have a cashflow problem?
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there is no government hero coming to the rescue.
A city with a cashflow problem
Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescue. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18th August 2025
In today's episode, Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start; Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress… Audio
'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash will weigh on Rotorua council candidate forever
Adams caused the fatal crash in which 72-year-old Anna Rose Lea died 12 years ago.
Who wants to be Auckland's mayor?
Six lower-profile candidates explain why it should be them.
'Frustrated locals' lash out: Tauranga parking meters vandalised
Tauranga parking machines vandalised amid frustration over expansion of paid parking areas.
Councils warn civil defence plan upgrades will lead to higher rates
A Cabinet paper estimated the reforms would cost councils $82.8 million over four years. Audio
Approval granted for new organics processing plant in Christchurch
On Friday, independent commissioners appointed by Canterbury Regional Council granted resource consent for the EcoGas plant, which will be built in Hornby's industrial zone.
Councillor quits as committee chair over hostile work environment
Jim O'Malley said he does not feel safe as the chair of the hearings committee as he felt targeted by the chief executive.
Landowners back plans to block Cape Palliser access
Private owners say public access is no longer tenable due to shocking damage done to the land. Audio
Council to go ahead with cuts to Takapuna Golf Course
The decision to reduce the course to nine-holes comes despite pleas from the community to preserve the course. Audio
New cycleway opens up Auckland central city before rail link opens
Cycling in Auckland has reportedly grown five percent on average per annum over the last three years.
Council's $52,000 report slammed as 'anti-Māori'
Mayor Craig Jepson claimed the document would serve as a guide for staff, councillors and the public
Man who fell off broken swing ordered to pay $20,000
Leon Sheeran took a $2.4 million claim against a council but is now facing a bill.
Councils warn they can't afford to comply with proposed rules that will force them to upgrade their emergency preparedness
Councils are warning they can't afford to comply with proposed rules that will force them to upgrade their emergency preparedness. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz talked to Corin Dann. Audio
'We need to be involved': Pasifika candidates running in Auckland local election
Former Pasifika candidates and new faces are putting their names forward for this year's Auckland local government election in Aotearoa.
Free Sunday parking in Dunedin CBD to end
Dunedin locals say they're being robbed of a small joy in life - free parking on a Sunday in the CBD. Dunedin Mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'The public want answers': Questions over $100m sludge plant blowout
The Moa Point facility is now forecast to cost up to $511 million, more than double the original amount.
Councillor kicked out of meeting after labelling policy 'racist'
New Plymouth council's new procurement plan aims to improve partnerships with local iwi, hapū and Māori businesses.