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Investigation concludes into 6-million-litre wastewater overflow into the harbour.
Tauranga MP says mayor's resignation removed 'significant source of friction'.
Editorial: Local territorial authorities in turmoil the length of the country.
The sector is reaching crisis point and needs to be overhauled, councillor says.
ANALYSIS: Andy Foster has lost the confidence of many of his councillors.
Report highlighted a leadership void, but Sir Tim said he would not resign.
After years of conjecture, the final vote on the memorial was today.
Waitematā Local Board is under huge pressure for its vote to okay the Parnell memorial.
Iwi and council work together to combat climate change. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
The city's existing Smokefree Public Places policy will now include vaping.
Wellington Airport confirms new operator for bus service for airport travellers next year.
Opinion: NZ can't continue with two separate government systems failing to work together.
A decade since its formation, Auckland's supercity is still as contentious as ever.
National says the public should decided whether the parliamentary term gets extended.
The city council has voted to strengthen the central library 18 months after it closed.
If Chris Milne does not apologise, he will be struck off the committee.
Bar owners in New Plymouth say unruly behaviour is on the rise after council 'slip-up'.
Biddle says Shadbolt had tears in his eyes as he told her he envied her decision to quit.
Shadbolt is able to make the appointment single-handedly under a 2012 law change.
New report says councillor Chris Milne breached the council's code of conduct.
Councillor to candidate, Soraya Peke-Mason from Rātana. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Te Tai Tokerau MP focuses on building on initiatives already rolled out by the Govt.
COMMENT: Protections of 'residential character' key issue in Wellington development plan.
Shane Reti wants to see an unbiased report on Ports of Auckland move to Northport.
Tūroa skifield will be closed for well-respected and long serving staff member's funeral.
The Invercargill Mayor reveals personal struggles in an exclusive interview.
Martin Matthews appointed as an independent chair at Wellington's regional council.
Relocatable houses on Māori land shouldn't require building permit, says Shane Jones.
Green Party Northland candidate calls for a stop to water consents for avocado orchards.
Act Party Northland candidate Mark Cameron to get tough on gangs in fight against meth.
The home of the Finance Minister, Green Party co-leader and National's up and comer.
Rates are crippling residents of a rural district where council debt is $40 million.
Everyone has a position on a second Mt Victoria tunnel, but what about everything else?