The local state of emergency for Banks Peninsula has been lifted, mayor Phil Mauger saying that communities reeling from last week’s floods can now begin to recover.
Coastal ward councillor Janet Fleming, said that kind of behaviour had no place in South Taranaki.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins. Photo: Getty Images By Giles Dexter of RNZ Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government's cost of living and climate policies in his …
These speeches kick-start the year for political leaders, who use them to set the direction - and tone in campaign year.
The Government announced it would be giving police the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders to ban rough sleepers for up to 24 hours.
Sophie Barker. PHOTOS: ODT FILES Accusations of power-grabs, worries about pay and criticism of "frankly ridiculous" workloads were levelled at Dunedin’s mayor over her shake-up of councillor roles, emails reveal.
Tama Potaka’s election promise to undo his Hauraki Gulf ring netting proposal sets the country up for a proper discussion about commercial fishing The post Fisheries emerges as unlikely election …
An update on plans for trails on Mt Iron has left community board members divided. Late last year the Wanaka-Upper Clutha community board approved stage one of the plan, in …
The Government is giving police the power to issue ‘move-on’ orders to ban rough sleepers for up to 24 hours, a move Police Minister Mark Mitchell calls a “public safety” …
Disabled Persons Assembly southern and central policy adviser Chris Ford. PHOTO: ALLIED MEDIA A new report that shows people with disabilities spend longer in emergency housing has not surprised a …
Opinion: as politicians panic and float Captain’s Calls, it’s time for some sensible thinking
Helen Fortune Oamaru accountant Helen Fortune has been appointed a trustee of the Waitaki Power Trust, following the resignation of Gary Kircher due to a change in personal circumstances.
A National Party candidate has walked back a statement that he’s been living in his electorate for 20 years.
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Trade Minister Todd McClay said New Zealand exports had been holding up well overall in the US market since the original 15 percent tariff was imposed. File photo: RNZ Minister …
Todd McClay said the developing situation has the potential to be important for NZ.
OPINION: Our diesel vehicle fleet is increasing, while EV uptake has stalled.
Comment: The Govt must thread the needle between dumping unpopular policies and keeping enough to have something to show for three years in power The post Luxon stokes his policy …
Three complaints allege Geoff Upson breached the elected members' code of conduct.