Wellingtonians are voting in greater numbers than in previous local body elections. As of 1 October, 11 days from the date when the polls close, 17.48% of “total electors” (presumably ...

A deal has been signed with a demolition contractor to take down Masterton’s town hall, with work set to begin this month.  In its place, a festival-themed space would arise until a new town ...

The breadth of weaknesses in Wellington Water’s management systems is being laid bare in a tender for a $37 million urgent overhaul. It shows that the agency has a dozen “capabilities ...

This is a disaster and totally irresponsible” said Councillor Ray Chung about the Wellington City Council’s debt now being among the highest in New Zealand. The debt has blown out, ...

Porirua City Council today formally adopted Porirua’s new District Plan that will protect Porirua’s environment while also enabling growth in the city. “After years of dedicated work ...

Report from RNZ by Kate Green A quarry company seeking to take over a section of Belmont Regional Park is confident it’s ...

At 84 years old, Judith Davey exemplifies the spirit of the Age Concern New Zealand Huia Award through her dedication to the ...

News from Dexus A $290 million Government archive facility in Wellington designed to meet New Zealand’s UNESCO obligations for taonga protection will incorporate a world-leading façade that is ...

The Free Speech Union is delighted to bring Helen Joyce, a prominent Irish journalist, author, and free speech advocate, to New Zealand for their next tour to meet with policymakers, politicians, ...

Report from RNZ by Sam Sherwood Nearly two years after the death of Lower Hutt toddler Baby Ru, police have taken a ...

The Greater Wellington Regional Council has wide-ranging responsibilities including public transport funding and planning, environment management, flood protection, land management, provision of ...

Mather An abuse survivor and former Destiny Church member steps forward to tell her story. Abuse survivor Lynia Morseu-Tol has walked a long way since she ...