More students are set to miss out on their first choice school under Labour's new education reforms, the government has ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a major revision of educational programs in universities and schools.

Making buses and trains junk food-free spaces protects children from early exposure to unhealthy food and drink promotion, writes Kelly Garton.

The government has refused requests by two East Midlands councils to postpone upcoming local elections. In January, ...

With home buying season on our doorsteps, Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) wants homebuyers to go into a purchase with their eyes open about natural hazards, so they can make an informed ...

One of the best and brightest events of the season is nearly here. From 13-16 February the BNZ Auckland Lantern Festival celebrates the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Snake at South Auckland’s ...

Key roads around Paihia have been closed in advance of the Bay of Islands' busiest day of the year as authorities try to ...

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says a sharper focus from the Government on building a strong partnership with councils would help drive its ambitious economic growth agenda. The Prime ...

Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) says a sharper focus from the Government on building a strong partnership with councils would help drive its ambitious economic growth agenda. The Prime Minister’s ...

The challenges facing local government, small communities and Māori could keep a rural mayor with more than 20 years' council experience from stepping ... LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ ...

A map of for lease or recently leased commercial ... the land has now been used now to develop housing. “Council has knocked back even just having a disabled parking spot out the front of ...

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead has applied to raise its council tax levy by an unprecedented 25%, adding £320 a year to a band D property. This would take the annual bill from £ ...