Local Council
Police not taking further action over death threats to councillors
The police said there was not enough evidence.
Roads, rates and Māori wards: What's on a small northern town's mind
About 50 people turned out in Tangiteroria, midway between Dargaville and Whangārei, to hear from four would-be mayors.
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Auckland Transport is encountering everything from Maseratis to milk tanker trailers, as they try to clear the city's streets of abandoned vehicles. First Up's Ross McNaughton went along for a ride… Audio
Lower Hutt's would-be mayors go head-to-head in debate
Rates affordability, council spending, infrastructure and amalgamation were the topics of discussion. Audio
Lower Hutt Mayoral candidates face off in debate
The four candidates vying to be Lower Hutt's next mayor faced off on Monday night in a debate in front of around a hundred voters. Nick James reports. Audio
Maseratis to milk tankers - Auckland's abandoned vehicles
Producer Ross McNaughton takes a ride with Auckland Transport as they remove abandoned cars from around the city. Audio
Changes to RMA, local govt to affect huge region of Canterbury
How will changes to the Resource Management Act affect Canterbury? LDR's David Hill fills us in. Audio
Police called in over death threats to councillors
Angry comments on community forums have grown more heated over the past fortnight as residents compare soaring rate bills, and potential water charges.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 1st September 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand says cuts to graduate nurses' working hours and on-the-job training, will not mean worse outcomes for patients; The government is hoping loans of up to $30… Audio
Watercare to spend $500 million fixing Auckland's leaky pipes
Watercare is spending $500 million to patch up Auckland's leaky water infrastructure over the next 18 months. Watercare chief executive Jamie Sinclair spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Marlborough mayor on govt loans for regional airlines
The government is hoping loans of up to $30 million for regional airlines will help the beleaguered sector - and the regions they serve. Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Councillor frustrated over lack of answers after Kaitāia's aquifer project budget blow-out
The total cost had blown out to around $18 million.
Parking wardens face abuse after fines hiked
Last October, infringement costs rose by an average of 70 percent for overstaying or parking inconsiderately at Invercargill City Council-controlled parking spaces.
'Nature takes no prisoners': The billion dollar cost of river erosion
The river is cutting in and taking trees away on land north of Marlborough but the council can't stop it without forking out a billion dollars.
'Truly shocked': Rotorua mayor criticises Hobson's Pledge for using her image
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell has criticised Hobson's Pledge for using her image without permission in a social media post critical of Māori wards.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 August 2025
In today's episode, Trade Minister Todd McClay met with senior US officials in Washington last week, pushing for a reduction to the 15 percent tariff on New Zealand exports; From Auckland mayor Wayne… Audio
Residents furious over 'very blunt instrument' intensification plan
About 200 people packed out the Mt Eden Village Centre for a heated meeting. Audio
The battle raging over a set of lights in a seaside suburb
A community board heard impassioned pleas in front of a packed public gallery.
'I couldn't live with myself if someone else got hurt' - Local board chair
Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board chair Apulu Reece Autagavaia says safety threats are increasingly affecting anyone willing to put their name forward for politics.
Residents brace for legal battle against proposed South Auckland cleanfill site
One neighbour told Checkpoint she was worried someone would lose their life on busy access roads. Audio
