Local Council
Banks Peninsula state of emergency to stay until at least Monday
The land was still saturated after recent rain, meaning there was potential for further slips, council controller Brent Smith said.
Ruapehu mayoralty: Challengers emerge, Kirton yet to confirm
So far, two councillors have confirmed they will run for Ruapehu mayor.
From mattresses to marijuana: Illegal dumping problem grows
Frustrations are growing as illegal dumping plagues Auckland and leaves ratepayers with a multi-million dollar bill.
Problem-plagued Far North water scheme to be reviewed
Far North District councillors have ordered an independent review of a Kaitāia water project dogged by delays and cost overruns.
Inside the new office building Tauranga City Council is paying $91.9m to lease
Tauranga City Council's chief executive has defended the $91.9 million, 15-year cost to lease its new building.
'Auckland is falling behind': Deloitte CEO says after survey
The countries biggest city is not performing on the global stage like it should, a new survey by Deloitte shows. Audio
Council looks to find family of 1800 people in unmarked graves
The government set up a fund for headstones for patients who lay in unmarked graves. Audio
State of Emergency still in place for Banks Peninsula
Banks Peninsula is still under a State of Emergency almost a week after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding and slips including an active slip on Lighthouse Road in Akaroa. Christchurch City… Audio
Wanaka area celebrates local rugby clubs celebrating 125 years
Along with mountains and a lake, rugby has been part of Wanaka's scenery for 125 years, Olivia Caldwell has the story. Audio
Invercargill City Council rejects wish of rūnanga to obtain land
The land at Omaui holds special significance to Māori but other residents were concerned about retaining the view.
Fixing wastewater pipe which created Papamoa sinkhole proving difficult
Tauranga city council says they will assess potential repair and renewal options this week.
Ashburton mayor on user-pays model for Chch stadium
A proposal that Mid Canterbury residents pay more to attend events at the new Christchurch stadium has the backing of Ashburton's mayor. Ashburton District mayor Neil Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tauranga sells Marine Precinct, parking expands in CBD
Alisha Evans joins First Up from Tauranga where they've just sold the city's Marine Precinct Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
Taranaki councils seek feedback on combined water proposal
The New Plymouth, Stratford and South Taranaki councils want to form a single council-controlled organisation to handle water deliver across their regions.
Police believe Gisborne shooting was gang-related
Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, but the two people injured were innocent members of the public. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Council criticised for management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
The Canterbury Regional Council is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere, with residents frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea before last week's storm. Environment… Audio
In Central Otago, historic buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community.
Historic Otago buildings on the council chopping block
The Central Otago District Council has a plan that could save millions, but many locals say it comes at the cost of history, heritage and community. Audio
Vote set for sugary drinks ban at Palmerston North council venues
A proposal to ban the sale of fizzy and other sugary drinks at some Palmerston North venues could go flat.
