According to the ODT, a report to councillors says fully funding the year's operating costs and paying off existing public transport debt sooner rather than later, had driven the council over its self-imposed rates increase limit.

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22 Mar: A person has died near the Carterton's New World after a shooting just after 4pm

17 Mar: Whangarei District Council has bowed to government pressure - to fluoridate the water

12 Mar: Upper Hutt's Mayor agrees with the Prime Minister calling Wellington's regional councils "lame-o" - for failing to come up with plans to partner with Government

11 Mar: Disappointment in regional Wellington councils - from the Infrastructure Minister

06 Mar: Northland Regional Council has diverted a bus route in Whangarei after issues with rock throwing

28 Feb: Wellington's cycleway and carpark debate is heating up again

28 Feb: Whangarei's Mayor says it's understandable to feel the impact of a local fatal shooting

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Rugby:
The Crusaders have proved they're Super Rugby Pacific title contenders after a commanding 42-19 win over the defending champion Blues at Eden Park 8:17

Rugby:
Crusaders coach Rob Penney is championing the performance of hooker Ioane Moananu in their 42-19 Super Rugby hiding of the Blues at Eden Park 8:17

International:
How Princess Anne and a London boxer foiled a 1974 kidnap plot 8:07

Rugby:
The Waratahs have ended seven years of pain by snapping a 12-match losing streak to the Brumbies with a 28-23 Super Rugby Pacific win in Sydney 8:07

Politics:
Keir Starmer has played a key role in the Ukraine crisis and it's helped his standing with British voters 7:57

Basketball:
In the New Zealand basketball league, the Canterbury Rams have thrashed the Southland Sharks 120-84 at Cowles Stadium 7:57

Living & Travel:
The Black Foils are venturing into unfamiliar territory in this morning's Sail GP regatta in San Francisco 7:47

Law and Order:
A man who once escaped prison is wanted again and on the run with warrants for aggravated robbery and dishonesty offending 7:37

Rugby League:
Newcastle Knights backrower Dylan Lucas is facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines following a hamstring injury in their 26-6 NRL loss to the Titans on the Gold Coast 7:17

Soccer:
Wellington Phoenix women's coach Paul Temple is refusing to give up hope his side can make the A-League playoffs after their 2-nil loss to the Central Coast Mariners 5:47

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