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Cost to hold Māori ward referendums revealed for 12 councils
Officials have criticised the additional cost as "significant" and a "waste of money".
Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.
Watch live: All the action from the Aotearoa Music Awards 2024
From the red carpet to inside the venue, follow all the coverage of the Tūī awards.
Florist business blooming as it celebrates 10 years
The owner of Napier florist beauKayes loves to make someone's day with flowers.
Talking point: Communities at the heart of restoring trust
OPINION: National social cohesion approaches seldom work. Local efforts are vital.
Bella Vista saga: Review finds evacuated home was not dangerous as deemed by council
But the council says it made the right decision at the time.
Whanganui records highest increase in pre-Christmas spending
Local experts said residents choosing to shop local was a reason for the increase.
Opinion: Localism - the common thread in New Zealand's emerging coalition
OPINION: A solid foundation for the new Government.
Why National’s big promise on speed limits might not happen
National recently vowed to make a sharp U-turn on 80km/h highway speed limits.
Council grapples with controversial Greymouth landfill
The landfill has been shut down by a WorkSafe investigation.
‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did
'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'
‘He’s like my family’: Beloved dog Rocco to return home from pound after successful appeal
A Richmond resident has successfully appealed against the seizure of his beloved dog.
Majority give ‘thumbs-down’ to Māori wards as Auckland Council submissions close
Auckland currently has three Māori councillors elected from general wards.
Gore council cans review of Ben Bell-Steve Parry feud, hopes to ‘move forward’
The Gore District Council canned its review, saying it would just bring up old dramas.
For a real taste of the city, skip the hotel breakfast buffet
The world's best breakfast isn't behind hotel doors — it's on the streets
Whangārei ratepayers to contribute up to $11.4m to Oruku conference centre at Town Basin
Whangārei's Oruku Conference And Events Centre to get more ratepayer funding.
Focus: Slow start for local body election turnout
With voting closing at midday on Saturday, local councils are pulling out all the stops to engage voters. Video / NZ Herald
Local Focus: Shirley Trumper on Candidate Camera
Rotorua Rural Ward candidate Shirley Trumper discusses the big rural issues.
Local Focus: Lew Findlay on Candidate Camera
Find out what Lew Findlay thinks about the city's biggest issues ahead of the election.
Local Focus: Martin Connelly on Candidate Camera
Mayoral candidate Martin Connelly discusses South Wairarapa's issues on Candidate Camera
Local Focus: Kalaadevi Ananda on Candidate Camera
Mayoral candidate Kalaadevi Ananda discusses her plan for Rotorua.
Local Focus: Orphée Mickalad on Candidate Camera
Council candidate discusses the biggest issues facing Palmerston North ratepayers.
Local Focus: Ronda Chrystal on Candidate Camera
Ronda Chrystal discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected.
Local Focus: Kirsten Wise on Candidate Camera
Kirsten Wise discusses plans for Napier City Council should she be re-elected as Mayor.
Local Focus: Ben Sandford on Candidate Camera
Local lawyer Ben Sandford discusses his reasons for wanting to be the next Rotorua Mayor.
Local Focus: Tina Karaitiana on Candidate Camera
Meet Tina Karaitiana, candidate for Gisborne District Council.
Local Focus: Michael Law on Candidate Camera
Meet Michael Law who is running for Whanganui District Council.