Local Council
Invercargill mayor returns to hospital after weekend stroke
Clark is recovering from a minor stroke.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 July 2025
In today's episode, Nominations have officially opened today for local elections, and with it, the Far North mayor has started a campaign for his district to keep the Maori wards, Fresh rain has been… Audio
Low candidate numbers expected for Auckland's local elections
Nominations for local elections officially open today, but Auckland Council is worried fewer people than usual are expressing an interest in running in Tamaki Makaurau. RNZ reporter Jessica Hopkins… Audio
Taranaki pummelled by storm
Taranaki hit with flash floods, slips, popped manholes and sewage flows as the region was pummelled by thunderstorms. New Plymouth District Mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt asking locals to help steer Dunedin Hospital build
The government's turning to locals to help steer the build of the beleagured Dunedin Hospital, but they won't be giving advice on design, care or money. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich spoke to Ingrid… Audio
A rise in rough sleepers near Auckland City Mission
Makeshift shelters of cardboard and blankets, some propped up with road cones, are dotted along the street near Auckland City Mission, which is struggling to support an increase in rough sleepers. Amy… Audio
Candidate nominations open for Auckland's local elections
A few months out from voting fewer people than usual have expressed an interest in standing.
Nominations open tomorrow: Should you run for your local council?
Anneka Carlson Matthews first ran for the New Plymouth District Council in 2019 as a 29-year old former police officer and small business owner. She joins Emile Donovan to encourage people to give… Audio
MP Maureen Pugh pitches one-stop-shop for mining consents
The West Coast Tasman MP has weighed into the campaign to improve waiting times for miners needing resource consents and other permits.
Bid to find new operators for North Harbour Stadium fails
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited will continue as operator after two other proposals were found to be not up to scratch.
Want to be a mayor? How to stand in local body elections
Explainer - Have you ever wanted to stand for local office? Now's your chance, as the nomination period for this year's local body elections opens Friday.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 3rd July 2025
In today's episode, the worst of the rainfall is expected to hit around now in the sodden Tasman region, with road closures and evacuations already underway, Tasman's far west, including Farewell… Audio
Tasman rainfall expected to grow in intensity
Rain is gentling falling in Tasman, but is expected to grow in intensity later on Thursday. Reporter Tess Brunton, who is in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rain begins to fall in Tasman district
Residents in the Tasman settlement of Brooklyn, which borders the Motueka River, were urged to evacuate on Wednesday night. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Warnings as more heavy rain set for the top of the South Island
The top of the South Island is set to be hit by 15 hours of heavy rain. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wanaka's growing pains on show to Health ministers
Wanaka has hosted Health Minister Matt Doocey, editor of the Wanaka Sun is Olivia Caldwell tells us about the visit Audio
Council 'typo' could've cost it $20 million
An apparent typo could have cost a North Island council $20 million in lost revenue. At a meeting last month, the New Plymouth District Council passed a resolution saying rates figures in its annual… Audio
Frustration grows over two-year road works 'mess'
Works on a Auckland street are expected to drag on due to delays.
Watercare on seven-year battle with oyster farmers
Oyster farmers north of Auckland have not been able to harvest this year because of pollution in the Mahurangi Harbour from a wastewater overflow in nearby Warkworth. Watercare chief executive Jamie… Audio
Oyster farmers' seven-year battle with Watercare
A group of oyster farmers north of Auckland have been in a seven-year battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflowing into the Mahurangi Harbour. Victor Waters reports. Audio
