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Auckland golf course at centre of flood plan debate as decision looms

'Why would you want to save the golf course when homes and businesses are being ruined?'

Will she or won't she? Deputy coy on potential mayoral bid, but reveals timeline

Speculation began when Desley Simpson's son registered desleyformayor.co.nz last year.

How Rotorua's air pollution transformation defied expectations

Once breathing NZ's worst winter air, the city has shed its 20-year-old 'polluted' label.

Staffing costs at Hawke’s Bay councils - are they reasonable?

Economist Brad Olsen says there's a tendency to “vilify” the spending.

'Treating us like sheep': Why Napier fisherman plans to skirt around beach barriers

Steve Dean says he’ll be driving the long way along the beach to his usual fishing spot.

Budget: Hawke's Bay and Gisborne get $219m to fix Cyclone Gabrielle-hit roads

The Government has announced a $219 million boost for Cyclone Gabrielle recovery.

'Rewarding journey': Long-serving Hastings councillor steps down

Hastings councillor Malcolm Dixon retires after 12 years to spend more time with family.

Council's pivotal meeting to decide fate of key Wellington projects

More than 3000 submissions were received for the amended long-term budget.

'No longer feels like the organisation I loved': Napier council staff bristle at job-loss plan

'We were told we're a family and we look after our own.'

Rotorua locals have their say on city's future

Councillors hear of 'a Rotorua success we should all be proud of'.

'Top dollar for no services': Residents decry council neglect

Residents in the Far North pay up to $5000 in rates but get few services.

Andrew Little formally launches mayoralty campaign

The former Labour leader earlier said he wanted at least two terms in the city's top job.

Vehicle dwellers spark tension at beachside community

Residents claim vehicle dwellers make the Onerahi foreshore unsafe.

The billionaires’ helipad, the 'Rolls Royce', and the neighbourhood rumour

'I was mortified to think I could be bought off' one local said about the gossip.

'Just not sustainable': Rally planned to protest 12% rates increase

Organisers say the proposed 12% rates increase is unsustainable.

Tauranga Mayor finally buys home in city - why he isn't moving in yet

Mahé Drysdale's new home in Pāpāmoa is rented out for now.

Anger in Auckland as groups square off for siren battles

Cars with sirens blast songs in West Auckland during early hours.

'It's extreme': Water rates hike sparks anger in Hawke's Bay

Mayor Walker says the rate hike is due to past underinvestment and growing regulations.