Tourism is booming in Rodney district.

The Auckland Super City will be made up of 12 wards with about 20 local boards at the grassroots democracy level.

Auckland transport chiefs fear a proposed Government requirement to recover a greater share of bus, rail and ferry costs from fares will push passengers into cars and worsen congestion.

$35,000 increase stuns Manukau councillor, but mayor says it's based on chief's contract.

A luxury lodge has finally opened in Pakiri after a storm of protest over its prominent position on the cliff top overlooking the iconic beach.

Some ratepayers have begun paying for the 2011 Rugby World Cup but a ratepayers group says the tourism and hospitality industry should pick up the tab.

Special meeting next month will see Invercargill councillors discuss a potential 'cabinet reshuffle'.

Helensville will be left without a commuter rail link to Auckland again.

Phoebe Falconer answers your queries every Tuesday and Thursday.

A council committee will today consider its response to a recent law change that allows trees to be trimmed without a resource consent.

A home for art worth $50m could leave ratepayers with a huge bill.