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Mayor Tory Whanau released a statement today saying that claims about her made by Ray Chung in an email are a “malicious and sexist rumour.” RNZ reports her statement as saying: ...

Wellington mayoral candidate Ray Chung says in hindsight sending an email containing third-hand claims about a sexual encounter with mayor Tory Whanau might not have been the best idea. The New ...

A number of media have asked me for my view on a so-called ‘dossier’ on Labour Party political candidates running for council and which the media alleges has been prepared by Better ...

Almost five years after being closed following two slips, Ōtaki Gorge Road at Blue Bluff is now open, reports Kāpiti Coast ...

I live in Wellington, but visit Melbourne often. I’m sometimes asked, ‘which city do you like the most?’ That’s easy. I have ...

Ruapehu councillors have voted down a recommendation to join a multi-council water body that officials estimate would save their community $40 million dollars. Instead, they are opting to partner ...

ACT Local has selected Nigel Elder, a long-time Lower Hutt resident, New Zealand Defence Force serviceman, and successful business owner as its candidate for the Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt ...

Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific Journalist Kam na bane ni mauri, greetings everyone, it’s Kiribati Language Week in Aotearoa, marking five years since the celebration began. This ...

Kāpiti Coast District Council’s Major Events Fund delivered an exceptional return for the year 2024/25, with $6.7 million injected into the local economy from $200,000 of investment. More ...

A Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) helicopter crew has winched a near-hypothermic tramper and his dog to safety from ...

News from WCC As part of the Te Ngākau Civic Precinct project, coordinated street works are starting in the area in ...