Local Council
Woman saves $500 after hit-and-run, thanks to CCTV cameras
After being smashed into and left with no contact details, Hawke's Bay woman Tracy Murfitt made a request for council CCTV footage that saved her $500.
Dry Northland plus holiday crowds lead to water restrictions
Water restrictions are being ramped up across much of the Far North, as continued dry weather and an influx of holidaymakers strain the district's dwindling rivers.
No plan for Southland town's homeless
Efforts to target the issue with a new approach have come up empty-handed, a community board chair says.
Tiny sign doesn’t stop swimming in poo
"It's kind of disgusting," says one local who got caught out.
Locals defy council attempt to remove rope swing
Hastings District Council says it is taking action again.
No confidence: Iwi reps call out Taranaki regional councillors
Iwi representatives lost confidence after councillors blocked debate on the contentious Treaty Principles Bill.
Blenheim wins sunniest spot in NZ
Blenheim has secured the award for sunniest spot in New Zealand for 2024. It comes after NIWA released its annual climate summary for the year, which saw an ongoing warming trend locally, and around… Audio
'Radio Silence' on Dunediun Hospital's future
Residents in the lower South Island are still in the dark about the future of the new Dunedin Hospital. Local leaders say they expected a decision would be made before Christmas, but instead they have… Audio
Work suspended on Gisborne sewer blockage
Work to unblock the Mangapapa pipes which were blocked by improperly disposed garden waste has stalled due to heavy rain.
Popular swing given the axe by council
Hastings council removed tree branches and the attached swing at a waterfall in Hawke's Bay because swinging into the pool below was deemed to be risky.
Rubbish or 'a good idea'? Residents weigh in on collection changes
Rotorua Lakes Council will introduce weekly food and green waste kerbside collection from July 2026, while its general rubbish collection will reduce to one fortnightly pick-up.
Wellingtonians hopeful for abandoned cinema site
A bowling alley? Mini-golf? Or a post office? These are some of their ideas for the Reading Cinema redevelopment. Audio
Mini-golf, post office, shops on wishlist for Reading cinemas site
Residents and business owners are also hopeful the sale of the site will rejuvenate the capital's nightlife district. Audio
Wellington's abandoned Reading Cinema sold
Tory Whanau is welcoming the sale of the city's earthquake-prone Reading Cinema after a proposed $32m deal fell through last year.
Council shames 'brainless numpty' toilet vandals
The Southland District Council has publicly shamed the "brainless numpty" who vandalised Riverton's new $620,000 public toilets.
Water quality safety warning lifted for two Canterbury waterways
It's great news for swimmers, Te Whatu Ora says.
NZ's priciest pools: Where swimmers pay top dollar
Swimmers in Dunedin and Tauranga are paying top dollar, with pool entrance fees in the cities the priciest for the country.
Ōpōtiki street terrorised by roaming dogs
A woman says she was rushed and bailed up by a pack of dogs in the latest in a spate of dog incidents on Ford Street.
Dancers tiptoe around looming eviction
The axe still hangs above Balmoral Hall in Ashburton, but its dancers are at least relieved they have time to find a new venue.
Christchurch community pool rebuild greenlit
A new community pool is to be built in the Christchurch suburb of St Albans, 18 years after the previous one was demolished.
