Local Council
Engineer who forged signatures on home designs to be sentenced
An engineer who forged the signatures of higher qualified colleagues is to be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court.
Social housing in a heritage building
The project's developer believes it will be NZ's first social housing project inside a heritage-listed building. Audio
World-leading technology to avoid future Auckland Airport flooding
After significant flooding at Auckland Airport during the Auckland Anniversary floods, steps are being taken to ensure it does not happen again.
Wellington developers hint at when city will see new apartment buildings
Current market conditions and economic viability could put projects out well over a year, it is estimated.
Double job MP's resignation from council may not stop by-election
The mayor says she understands the MP's bid to avoid a costly by-election but the decision is one for councillors.
Wellington City Councillors react to changes to housing density
Some right-leaning Wellington City councillors are labelling the government's decision to back recommendations allowing for more high-density housing, as bizarre and surprising. Nick James reports. Audio
Nelson residents will wait 3 years for stopbank repair
RNZ's Samantha Gee tells Nathan about Nelson residents having to wait 3 years to have the stopbank around the Wairau River repaired Audio
Wellington zoning changes backed by minister, but not all are happy with decisions
The capital will get more housing including six-storey buildings and minimum front and side yard requirements in high-density residential zones.
Councillors face criticism after mayor's sidelining
A critic is querying whether South Wairarapa councillors' behaviour amounted to bullying.
Whanganui council to buy CBD properties for hotel plans
The three properties, worth about $4 million, will facilitate the development of a four-star hotel and carpark in the city.
A fourth urgent inquiry by the Waitangi Tribunal
The Tribunal is conducting another urgent inquiry into plans to require councils to hold a binding referendum on Māori wards.
Franz Josef landowners angst over flood strategy: ‘It’s ruined our equity’
Waiho Flat landowners have expressed angst and frustration as they watch their devalued land "going down the river" despite a West Coast Regional Council promise four years ago they would be…
Bid to remove heritage protections from Wellington buildings rejected
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.
Relief that proposed 35-year lease at Port of Auckland off the table
Advocacy group 'Stop Stealing our Harbour' believe the 35-year lease proposal for the Port of Auckland - which is now off the table - was an ill-conceived plan.
Maritime Union on Port of Auckland agreement with council
The Maritime Union says a signed agreement keeping the Port of Auckland in council ownership is a victory for the people of the city and for transparency. The Maritime Union's Auckland secretary Grant… Audio
New Kāinga Ora homes bring hope amid housing crisis
One family lived in a tent during the cyclone, while another ended up in emergency housing and even slept in a truck one night. These are their stories about moving into a brand new home.
'Transport disadvantaged': Inequity proving a barrier in Invercargill
Transport inequities are proving a barrier for some young people in Invercargill, preventing them from joining in group activities.
How Ports of Auckland plans to deliver $1b profits to council
But there are no penalties if it does not keep up its end of the bargain. Audio
'Speaking up has moral, political weight': Council calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire
All but one councillor - who abstained - voted in favour of the motion on behalf of the Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa.
Port of Auckland long-term lease taken off the table, mayor says
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says Port of Auckland land, assets and operations will be retained under council ownership.