Local Council

Resident Anna Valentine said it had been "about time" the water watchdog stepped after a 10-year boil notice. Audio

Currently, Hindu events in Nelson either take place in the Multicultural Hall, which has to be rented out, or in a small room in Rozelyn Singh's house.

Residents claim they have had no running water for 30 days.

Asphalt costs about five times more than the proposed chipseal.

The decision followed a mayoral rebuke and a major backlash from businesses and residents.

Experts have figured out how to move the giant Rakaia salmon statue for a $300,000 refurbishment.

Long waits for resource consents are still frustrating goldminers on the West Coast, the regional council has heard.

The petition cites turnout anomalies, alleged issues with ballot handling and concerns about the integrity of postal voting.

After an operational error at the plant, Wellington Water has warned residents to expect and prepare for bad smells.

There were just nine votes separating the top two candidates.

Two Canterbury mayors say they back a ban on fireworks sales, while a third believes a ban is "inevitable".

Auckland Council's newest members are bringing "energy, realism and insight" to the table.

A record 538 submissions opposed the liquor licence for a proposed Super Liquor, which would be the small southern town's first standalone bottle store. Audio

The council opted to retain in-house control of its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.

Haast locals say they used to enjoy some of the purest water in the country, until the arrival of a new water regulator.

Auckland Council has commissioned an artist to build a series of five-metre tall pillars but some in the city are saying the price tag is too high. Audio

Just a few weeks into a major infrastructure upgrade in central Nelson, local businesses were weathering the disruptions differently.

The Otago Regional Council has approved the Macraes operation until 2030, through a non-notified process.