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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.