Local Council
Yacht carrying 1000 litres of diesel sinks in Canterbury
The Canterbury Regional Council said a response was underway to minimise the impacts to the environment.
ACT Party looking for candidates to run in local elections
ACT party officials will be scouring their inboxes for expressions of interest from people wanting to stand under their banner at this year's local elections. Constitutional law expert Graeme Edgeler… Audio
Appeals lodged against Nelson Airport runway plan
Nelson Airport's future runway extension has hit some turbulence.
Dunedin City Council agrees to consult community on report about flood risks
It outlined seven future plans for climate adaptation ranging from status quo to large-scale retreat with total costs ranging between $2 billion and $7.1 billion over the next 75 years.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown agrees to help local boards
A wave of relief has swept across Auckland's 21 local boards after being offered temporary reprieve as they struggle with cost pressures.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 March 2025
In today's episode, the ACT Party wants to clear out local councils and replace them with their own candidates in the elections later this year, A notorious criminal, Dean Wickliffe is on a hunger… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation… Audio
Central North Island farmers prepare for the worst as drought hits
The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to… Audio
Whangārei Council bows to govt pressure on fluoride
The Whangārei District Council has backed down from its bid to keep fluoride out of the city's water. Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Operation Trolley has mixed success in Rotorua
Operation Trolley is underway, LDR's Laura Smith tells the story from Rotorua Audio
Whangārei council bows to govt directive to add fluoride to water
But councillors also voted to stop fluoridation immediately if a legal challenge goes their way tomorrow.
Auckland’s struggling local boards unite in letter to Wayne Brown
The board chairs have unanimously rejected the council's proposed cost-cutting measures.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 March 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has arrived in Washington DC, where he will meet with his US counterpart, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and other officials, a fourteen-year-old… Audio
Community boards resist Western Bay of Plenty merger proposal
At an appeal hearing on Thursday, four of the region's five community boards spoke against the proposed changes because it would diminish their local voice.
All library workers deserve a fair wage - union
On Friday the Public Service Association (PSA) lodged a pay equity claim for library assistants with the Employment Relations Authority, after the stalling of a claim lodged with six councils in 2019.
Bluff oyster festival risks alcohol license over preference for glass
The popular Bluff Oyster and Food Festival risks losing its ability to sell alcohol after digging its toes over glass beverages. Audio
New leash on life: Auckland Council opens dog adoption centre
In an effort to get thousands of roaming dogs off the streets and into forever homes Auckland Council is opening the country's first council-operated dog adoption centre in Pukekohe. Audio
'Not going to get this money back' - Clashes over Wellington Water losses
The acting chair said making the agency review the cost of contracts over the last five years would distract the agency from addressing problems facing the region's water infrastructure.
Homegrown festival begins in Wellington for final time
The Homegrown New Zealand music festival kicks off on Friday for its final time on the Wellington Waterfront. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
Canterbury chasing regional deal
Timaru mayor Nigel Bowen, said they want "do it once and do it right to set the region up for success".
