Local Council
Leaks, lost trust and the battle for local democracy
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .
Leaked papers, low votes, huge stakes
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake Audio
Fences up, fences down: Wellington bridge battle ramps up
Protestors say shutting the landmark bridge has deprived Wellington of a major drawcard during one of its busiest weekends.
Protestors take a fence, unhappy at bridge demolition plan
Protestors have begun a tit for tat with Wellington City Council, removing fencing that blocks off the City to Sea bridge, which is planned for demolition.
'Holy heck': ACT candidate's shock as hoarding shot at
Matt Yovich says his friends were horrified after bullets tore through his election hoarding overnight.
Council elections the 'big race' - mayor Wayne Brown
Auckland's mayor says it would '"be nice if I didn't have to battle the same four people" who oppose him around the council table.
Young offroaders remove almost 400 tyres from riverbank
A Hawke's Bay offroading club sick of being blamed for rubbish on riverbanks has embarked on a different kind of adventure.
Retailer offers to redevelop Takapuna Golf Course
Auckland Council plans to turn half of the Auckland golf course into a floodwater catchment area.
No contracts signed yet for demolition of controversial Wellington bridge - mayor
Wellington's mayor says no contracts have been signed for the demolition of the City to Sea Bridge.
Former Labour candidate supports Brown's re-election as mayor
Jeremy Greenbrook-Held is also the campaign manager for a City Vision candidate.
South Auckland residents slam plan to cut rubbish collection
Three areas of the supercity have been selected for a proposed six-month trial of fortnightly rubbish collections.
Demolition work on Wellington's Sea Bridge halted
The capital's mayor says it's sensible to wait until the government's review of the seismic risk of some buildings is released.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11th September 2025
In today's episode, the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall; U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk… Audio
Oturehua's looking for main street retailers due to retirement
From the neighbourhoods around Southland and Otago is reporter Tess Brunton Audio
'Gutting': Māori ward candidate profiles excluded from voting booklet
The country's Electoral Officer has admitted the mistake occurred in "the proofing and printing process".
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
What is and isn't allowed on local council ballot papers
If you've opened your local election voting envelope you may have noticed some candidates pushing the boundaries when it comes to their party affiliation. University of Otago legal expert Andrew… Audio
Tonnes of 'toxic' waste removed from mortgagee sale property
Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a huge pile of hazardous waste were some of the hallmarks of a sale.
Bogus candidate event stumps voters
Notices about the event have been circulating on social media for two weeks.