Local Council
Shortland Street actor ends hunger strike over Israel-Gaza war
Will Alexander wants his council to back more aid for the UN Palestinian refugee agency.
Precinct Properties spreads wings into building of high density accommodation
The NZX listed property developer is making a big push into residential developments in Auckland.
Restoring land to mana whenua marks 'exciting new relationship'
The legal process to transfer the land, which the $306 million civic precinct Te Manawataki O Te Papa is being built on, to a joint trust is complete.
The Panel with Shane Te Pou and Ruth Money (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ruth Money and Shane Te Pou react to the onoging story of funding for cancer drugs and talk to Gisbourne Mayor Rehette Stolz who is part of a group… Audio
Council urged to support NRL bid with $50m revenue potential, global appeal
A Christchurch-based league club NRL bid could bring in about $50m to the city per season, council has been told.
Light installations to usher in Matariki for Aucklanders
The city centre will see its largest-scale Matariki lighting installations ever this month.
Where is the fastest-growing region in NZ?
New census data reveals the district with the most rapid population growth is in Canterbury.
Could local councils be moving to four-year terms?
Nelson mayor Nick Smith - who will chair the local government reform group - says the use of postal voting is "unsustainable". Audio
Selwyn district fastest growing region in New Zealand
Canterbury's Selwyn district has been crowned the country's fastest growing region in the latest census data. Niva Chittock reports. Audio
Horowhenua mayor says behaviour at car meet 'disgraceful'
Horowhenua's mayor is appalled by the behaviour of people at a car meet in Levin that descended into chaos on Saturday night. Mayor Bernie Wanden spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
New housing in Auckland stalled by wastewater upgrades
While Auckland Council is still issuing resource consents to developers in Warkworth, no wastewater connections can be made to properties south of the river until next year.
North Canterbury four districts' rates rises
Rate will rise over ten percent for most of North Canterbury - but there is one district which comes under that figure.. LDR's David Hill has all the news Audio
Flood protection fund ambulance at bottom of cliff - resident
The Budget set aside $200m for flood resilience infrastructure, including stopbank improvements.
Cycle lane redesign criticised as brake on businesses
A controversial new road design in Palmerston North has caused one business to move, but a regular cyclist says the changes could avoid potentially fatal crashes. Audio
'Give it a go': Plea to Gisborne residents over controversial Grey St trial
Gisborne residents are being urged to see how it goes when it comes to the Grey St trial, a temporary structure aimed at encouraging locals to cycle and walk more.
Tiwai Point secures deal to stay open for 20 years
Business leaders in Southland are celebrating the the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter securing deal keeping the doors open for another 20 years. Southland Dstrict Council mayor Rob Scott spoke to… Audio
Auckland Council narrows down short-list for Auckland stadium
It has given both bids six months to self-fund feasibility studies and show why their proposal should be chosen.
Christchurch City Holding Limited appoints new chairperson after four directors quit
Christchurch City Council has appointed Bryan Pearson as the new chairperson of the company which manages its commercial assets.
Christchurch urges council to support struggling historic Arts Centre
More details have emerged of a Christchurch City Council proposal to give the cash-strapped Arts Centre about half of the funding it asked for.
Auckland Council to vote on two stadium development proposals
The proposals for a revamped Eden Park and the downtown stadium, known as Quay Park, will be recommended for approval