Local Council

Remote alcohol sellers in south Auckland are failing to properly verify the ages of buyers and are not displaying their liquor licences properly on their sites, research has found.

A Hastings resident baffled by the approval of the region's new Gateway signs has whipped up a storm on social media.

It's a controversial move, but the mayor pushed the proposal over the line. Audio

Central Otago is creating a strategy to shape its economic future with hopes it may ease the pressures from rapid growth. Audio

Council told developers medium-density housing must be liveable after residents deal with sweltering heat.

A frightening near-miss incident has left Kathe Davey-Emms concerned for those having to use East Bank Road's intersection with Thornton Road.

Rotorua Lakes Council's newly agreed lease offer rules out using Springfield Golf Course for housing.

A hut holder says Ashburton's council made the right decision not to apply for resource consent to divert water from Balmacaan Stream to the troubled Lake Camp.

Customers required emergency hospital treatment after suffering severe allergic reactions in two separate incidents at Ashburton cafes.

"It has become increasingly apparent that the focus on me is a distraction from the work," Peter Scott says.

South Waikato mayor Gary Petley says his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone, but realises it may have appeared to be directed at a fellow councillor.

RNZ asked the region's councils for their working from home policies.

Southern councils have revealed their annual leave allowances, showing some staff are getting more than what is standard.

A reserve in Tasman has been torn up by motorbikes and although police are speaking with the alleged offenders, the cost of repairs lies with ratepayers.

It comes after public pleas not to sell the "family's silver".