News in 90 Seconds December 16

Cost of probe into deputy's swearing accusations called 'ridiculous'

Councillors rejected the findings of Anderson Lloyd lawyer Michael Garbett who concluded deputy mayor Grant Dermody had said “you f…ing d..k” or “you’re a d…head” to a council staffer.

Northland MP hopes local investors will buy Kaitāia timber mills

Northland MP Grant McCallum says local investors could come to the rescue of Kaitāia's beleaguered timber mills.

Police van taken on camping trip despite SAR exercise booking

The employee's actions were revealed when emergency services were called to the van in a no camping, no fishing area after a gas cooker caught fire at the back of the van and caused an explosion.

Napier mayor gets on his e-scooter as councils brace for fuel crisis

Richard McGrath, who doesn’t have a council car, said it was a good time for people to consider different forms of transport.