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Council says move is 'relatively benign' as long as there's no threat to cultural values.
Petrol tax: 268m reasons why Auckland motorists 'ripped off'
The Automobile Association says the result is a kick in the guts for Auckland motorists.
Wellington's mayor resurrects idea for military museum
It follows failed efforts to prolong the life of Sir Peter Jackson's Great War Exhibition.
The issues that got Wellington's knickers in a twist
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Big Read: The inside story of a Facebook scrap with council - and claims of covert surveillance
The inside story of a community Facebook page threatened with defamation action.
Apartments with serious health risk warning unchanged 18 months later
Mayor pulls back from his earlier demands for an investigation into substandard plumbing.
Exonerated: Council CEO had 'good reason' to go through' Facebook pages
The review, costing ratepayers $88,000, was conducted by Wellington lawyer Peter Chemis.
'Tragic accident': Coroner on death of woman crushed by tree
Coroner releases his findings into the death of tree-crushing victim Trish Butterworth.
Petition calls for Summit Road safety measures after fiery crash
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Revealed: Sir Peter Jackson's Wellington election spend
The film-maker gave now mayor Andy Foster $30,000 through his companies.
'An ill-considered whim': Former mayors slam moving of Auckland port
Former civic leaders say cost will be nearer $30 billion - not $10 billion.
Murray Sherwin: Underfunded councils should be wary of asking for taxpayer handouts
Comment: Many will be surprised to hear their rates burden hasn't become more onerous.
Council accused of breaking promises on 'cost neutral' Victoria St buildings
Councillors thought the buildings would come at no extra cost - they were wrong.
Hapū versus iwi over the land on which proposed port sits
There are unresolved issues over the land on which the proposed port would sit.
Local government has minimal oversight of White Island
Local government hands-off in White Island access and tourism watch.
Mt Eden residents decry 'demolition wasteland'
Stress, nuisance, noise, vibrations, dust, demolition, trucks - residents upset.
Auckland household rates could rise 4.5 per cent next year
Waste management charges are rising after China stopped taking the city's recyclables.
Man lay dead for a month in council flat before being discovered
Stephen Ngahere's death is one of several grim finds at Wellington City Council flats.
New rules to target freedom campers at Kaikoura
The rules aim to crack down on freedom campers,
How much is too much? Councillors and their second jobs
We survey Wellington councillors to find out what paid work they do outside of council.
Housing woes: People living in trees, car ports, old cars
Rural communities in Northland are crying out for easier access to suitable housing.
The DHB chair mystery: Minister could cause massive shake-up
Kevin Atkinson fears he's on the outer, as nervy wait beckons.
Government urged to rethink Wellington congestion charge
Wellington's new mayor and regional council chair meet with Transport Minister.
'I want public access to the waterfront:' Phil Goff wants Auckland port to move
Auckland Mayor Phil Goff wants Auckland's port to move.
NRC: Strong benefit for shifting Auckland port to Northland
Pros and cons of move will be debated
Bullying claims and the war of words at Wellington City Council
Wellington's former mayor and current city councillor Diane Calvert are in a war of words.
Aucklanders in the dark about light rail, says business leader
Viv Beck says there is an information void from Government about light rail.
Pomp and circumstance returns to Wellington City Council
The clink of mayoral chains, pay rises, free lunches and first meeting nerves.
Council refusal to release complaints 'bizarre'
Wellington city councillor Simon Woolf is facing a code of conduct investigation.
Wellington council massage room relocated after outrage
Parents have claimed a win after their dedicated space was turned into a massage room.
Tens of thousands of dollars spent on briefing this term's councillors
Five Waikato councils whisk councillors away to retreats to brush up on council business.
Democracy boost in the North with journalism pilot scheme
Local government reporting in the North gets a lift with taxpayer-funded project.