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Mayor Tory Whanau released a statement today saying 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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

RNZ Gallery Further changes to New Zealand’s anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism laws will be passed before next year’s election, the minister says. Associate ...

Local government stalwart Adrienne Staples will be gunning for a fourth term as Wairarapa’s representative on the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Staples, who has served as a regional ...

Grateful for the lifeline, shooter Amorangi Malesala is all set to inject her special skill-set in a key outing for Te Wānanga o Raukawa Pulse in their final regular season match of the ANZ ...

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 ...