Local Council
Outcry from businesses over 'short notice' roadworks
Shop owners say their incomes have been decimated by poor planning from Auckland Transport on Onehunga Mall Road.
Tension rises as digger arrives on land subject to Treaty claim
A headland in the Bay of Islands was earlier occupied by hapū to stop homes being built. Now, a digger has arrived to start clearing vegetation.
Cemetery fee hike could spark backlash, councillor warns
An estimated $1800 hike in burial fees in Marlborough could be met with some "pushback" from the community, a councillor says.
First event at new Christchurch stadium could be Crusaders game
Operators of Christchurch's new central city stadium say a home Crusaders game would be an "emotional" and fitting opener once gates finally open in two years time.
The history of selling New Zealand's public assets
Last week the Labour/Green dominated Wellington City Council narrowly voted to sell its share in the Wellington Airport. The sale of public assets has been a controversial issue throughout New… Audio
New kerbside recycling targets 17,000 homes across Whanganui
Recyclables will be collected weekly at the roadside, hand-sorted and disposed of by contractors.
'A lot worse than Gabrielle': Surfers' clean-up undone by new storm
Woody debris has once again filled culverts in Gisborne's Wainui Stream after last week's storm - a build-up being described as "a lot worse than Gabrielle".
Takina exhibitions fall short on targets despite investments
New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Takina have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers. The 180-million dollar central city convention centre opened just… Audio
First two major exhibitions at $180m convention centre fall short of targets
New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Tākina in Wellington have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers.
Toppled power pylon a huge blow for Northland businesses
The fallout from Northland's power outage continues - Northland reporter Peter De Graaf updates us on the CURRENT situation. Audio
Housing intensification best way to save money on Wellington infrastructure - report
Councillor Thomas Nash says it should give councils the confidence to continue plans to build mixed-use development in and around city centres.
Council warned owners may sell if steep rates rise goes ahead
Council officers are sounding the warning bell about rates rises of more than 20 percent.
Christchurch mulls bylaw to stop 'aggressive begging'
The Christchurch City Council is considering options, including a bylaw, to address aggressive begging - with fears it is out of control in some areas.
Christchurch council mulls bylaw to curb aggressive begging
The Christchurch City Council is considering options, including a bylaw, to address aggressive begging in the central city. Auckland and Wellington City Councils have bylaws in place that don't ban… Audio
Politics by Night with Joel MacManus
Emile Donovan speaks to The Spinoff's Wellington editor Joel MacManus about the latest drama at the Wellington City Council, another supercity idea back on the table, and the Government's approach to… Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Niki Bezzant (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Peter Field and Niki Bezzant discuss a Christchurch street art initiative that has received funding, some say too much, and a small community radio… Audio
External review to follow controversial Wairoa River bar opening decision
An external review into last week's devastating flood following the controversial decision not to open the river mouth sooner is being commissioned.
Future of only road into settlements hangs on NZTA decision
The only road in and out of a collection of settlements hangs on a funding decision yet to be confirmed.
Wairoa man with flooded home frustrated river bar not opened
Wairoa man Steve Kelly's house has been flooded twice in the past 18 months - he says the management of the Wairoa river needs to be improved Audio
Adjustments made to Environment Canterbury's plans
Environment Canterbury is rejigging its Land and Water Plan - LDR's David Hill has the details Audio