One mayoral candidate says he has 'unfinished business'.

News snippets from the Far North.

'We need to look long and hard at our cost structures and what we can do to help.'

New Zealand's housing building standards labelled decades behind most other countries.

On the Tiles previews the Budget that's only 20 days away now.

The generous gift has been called a rarity and 'true legacy' for the Bay of Plenty.

A recent review acknowledged 315 individual records of Te Huia train delays last year.

Bridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.

Greater housing density will go ahead in the high-growth areas of Ōmokoroa and Te Puke.

Meanwhile, Hamilton City Council reports rise in false information on social media.

Bill Simmons says the only council resource residents in his area need is water supply.

Councils to work together on a plan for a Greater Wellington region water deal.

Marlborough councillor settles into two roles and long work hours.

'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.

'It’s concerning when they’re removed more in our area than other areas.'

Mayor knows city ratepayers will have to dig deep for the new wastewater system.

Cyclones delayed plans to meet frequently at marae.

He was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.

A park and ride shuttle service, T2 lanes and a free toll road are measures proposed.

The council has received more than 350 pieces of feedback on the draft business case.

Councils could be in line for a billion-dollar boost each year should government agree.

Dave Moore estimates the project would cost $35 million.

'I’m disappointed the Government has come in in such a heavy-handed way.'

Watchdog weighs in on pressures it says are needed to get petrol prices down.

Christopher Luxon says councils should focus 'on the must-do, not the nice-to-do'.