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Suggestions that Christchurch City Council's dog management regulations need changes
	9 Sep 2025: Suggestions that Christchurch City Council's dog management regulations need changes... more

Better, faster, cheaper's the aim of the newly announced refresh to Auckland's transport governance
	5 Sep 2025: Better, faster, cheaper's the aim of the newly announced refresh to Auckland's transport governance... more

Otago Regional Council is assessing the potential effects of earthquakes in the Clutha Delta area
	2 Sep 2025: Otago Regional Council is assessing the potential effects of earthquakes in the Clutha Delta area... more

Hobson's Pledge is defending its decision to use Rotorua's Mayor in its campaign against Maori wards, without her permission
	30 Aug 2025: Hobson's Pledge is defending its decision to use Rotorua's Mayor in its campaign against Maori wards, without her permission... more

Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency
	28 Aug 2025: Tipa Mahuta has been elected unopposed to Waikato Regional Council, following the death of respected local Maxine Moana-uwhangai -- the only other candidate in the Nga Hau e Wha Maori constituency... more

Concern that internal issues among gang members in Levin is spilling out into the community
	25 Aug 2025: Concern that internal issues among gang members in Levin is spilling out into the community... more

Christchurch councillors are keen for the city to become the home of the national Erebus Memorial
	21 Aug 2025: Christchurch councillors are keen for the city to become the home of the national Erebus Memorial... more

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is welcoming an overhaul of the Building Act
	19 Aug 2025: Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is welcoming an overhaul of the Building Act... more

Concerns are mounting among senior figures at Auckland Council over delays in appointing an investment manager
	18 Aug 2025: Concerns are mounting among senior figures at Auckland Council over delays in appointing an investment manager for the city's 1.3 billion dollar Future Fund... more

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12 Jul: Sat, 12 Jul 2025: 'absolutely disgraceful': porirua mayor slams ray chung's 'attack' on tory whanau (RadioNZ)

16 Jun: Mon, 16 Jun 2025: Nelson's deputy mayor rohan o'neill-stevens to step down at next election (RadioNZ)

22 Apr: Tue, 22 Apr 2025: Young south auckland politician quits local politics (Stuff.co.nz)

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Accident and Emergency:
A person has serious injuries after a two vehicle crash in Northland's Cove Road in Waipu this evening 21:56

Law and Order:
Two men and two teenage boys have been apprehended after an aggravated robbery, and an over 100 kilometre chase in Thames 21:16

International:
Donald Trump gave a wide-ranging interview about his health. Here's what we learned 19:56

Business:
Horowhenua District Council's providing financial assistance for locals impacted by last Sunday's severe weather 18:56

Environment:
Crans-Montana ski resort fire witnesses recall how the tragic blaze unfolded 18:46

Environment:
Parts of the North Island should brace for thunderstorms tonight 18:36

International:
Walking with Moai: Unlocking the mysteries of Easter Island stone statues 18:07

Soccer:
The Wellington Phoenix are striving to keep calm as their tough season approaches make-or-break time 18:06

Cricket:
A washout in the men's Twenty20 Super Smash game between Auckland and Wellington at Eden Park outer oval 17:56

Soccer:
Embattled Wellington Phoenix coach Giancarlo Italiano is expecting his players to fire up this weekend 17:27

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